» Posts Tagged ‘Monopod’

23Jul SIRUI N1004 Tripod – First impressions

I have a number of heavy duty tripods designed to support 20 to 40 pounds, but those aren’t always the best choice when you’re trying to travel light. So I’ve been looking for a lightweight compact tripod that I could carry with me. I still wanted a decent maximum load capacity and if possible the ability to be […]

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brackets and mounting, DSLR FILM NOOB TALK, DSLR NOOB, DSLR RIG, Random News, Review, Updates

17Jul Using a monopod to cover fast moving events and stabilize your camera

More from the new DSLR FILM NOOB Channel. If you have to cover an all day event, lugging a shoulder rig around can be tiresome and a tripod and fluid head simply adds more weight to your setup. So why not use a hybrid of the two? Combining a set of handles like the Flyer Cage Kit with […]

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brackets and mounting, DSLR FILM NOOB TALK, Events, Filming

20Mar Modogrip starter kit price drop

I’m still working on the full video review of the Modogrip I picked up awhile back. Meanwhile the starter kit price has dropped from $205 to $185 since the last time I checked. The $185 kit includes: two Modogrip Modular Clamps (small and large), one Modogrip Handle, four Modogrip Wheel Mounts, One Modogrip Tripod Head […]

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brackets and mounting, Canon 5d Mark II, Canon 5d Mark III, Canon 7d, Canon t2i, DIY, DSLR NOOB, DSLR RIG

19Feb Modogrip offers new pricing options

I posted my first impressions of the Modogrip a few weeks ago and there were a lot of people asking about pricing. Some of you already own a 680B monopod or just want some of the hardware. Well it looks like they are now offering packages starting at $205 that are a hardware only option, with […]

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brackets and mounting, Canon 5d Mark II, Canon 7d, Canon t2i, DIY, DSLR NOOB, DSLR RIG

09Feb Modogrip Pro – First impression

The Modogrip Pro showed up a few weeks ago, but I’ve been so tied up with other projects that I’ve just now had a chance to open the package. If you don’t remember my earlier post, the Modogrip Pro basically turns a Manfrotto 680B monopod into a dolly, slider, boom, and steady camera support. The Modogrip […]

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brackets and mounting, Canon 5d Mark II, Canon 7d, Canon t2i, DSLR NOOB, DSLR RIG, Filming, Slider