If you have an older/different model iFootage monopod you can purchase the pedal base separately and it will fit on the bottom of your iFootage monopod. I just did this.
I shoot a lot of nature videos, and this would be great for a lighter weight option when I'm out hiking and exploring. And yes, I'm interested in learning more about balancing the camera.
FYI, I'm a lever guy because, for me, it is easier to tell that it is locked. Moot point on my monopod since you seldom let go of it but, for a tripod, don't get that screw lock tight, you can't see the problem = camera on the ground. Thanks for showing off some great features on the iFootage monopod. Appreciate for the demo!
The monopods are interesting and the video head is, but I would not use them in this way. To me this sways too much. I might use a monopod for a stationary (light) camera that records video as an overview camera or an alternative viewpoint in an interview, more or less unattended (untouched), in a location where there's no wind. Still, nice video - as always.
Almost certainly a dumb question, but doesn't adjusting the balance in such a manner shift the axis of rotation on pans away from the focal plane ... and doesn't that produce a weird effect for viewers? (I barely ever touch video topics, so I apologize if this is idiotic to ask.)
On a monopod, I definitely prefer the screw-lock over the lever-lock mechanism. The base of this monopod, the one without the pedal, is so useful on its own. And its design is very nice. Ex.: I use my own as a very low tripod that already has a ball head for filming macro movies on my kitchen counter... 😃
If you have an older/different model iFootage monopod you can purchase the pedal base separately and it will fit on the bottom of your iFootage monopod. I just did this.
I shoot a lot of nature videos, and this would be great for a lighter weight option when I'm out hiking and exploring.
And yes, I'm interested in learning more about balancing the camera.
will this monopod and k5s hold a sony camera with a sigma lens 60-600mm?
I have the ifootage monopod and tripod. Doesn’t get any better. Every photographer is jealous of my tripod 😂
Their stuff really is that good
I have had mine for a couple of years and great bits of kit they truly are.
FYI, I'm a lever guy because, for me, it is easier to tell that it is locked. Moot point on my monopod since you seldom let go of it but, for a tripod, don't get that screw lock tight, you can't see the problem = camera on the ground. Thanks for showing off some great features on the iFootage monopod. Appreciate for the demo!
Good point!
Hahaha!
"A video, video" 😅
Cool stuff Daniel!
Great video showing the features of the monopod. I really want one, but don't think I'd ever actually use it :(
(I don't shoot much video)
The monopods are interesting and the video head is, but I would not use them in this way. To me this sways too much. I might use a monopod for a stationary (light) camera that records video as an overview camera or an alternative viewpoint in an interview, more or less unattended (untouched), in a location where there's no wind.
Still, nice video - as always.
Almost certainly a dumb question, but doesn't adjusting the balance in such a manner shift the axis of rotation on pans away from the focal plane ... and doesn't that produce a weird effect for viewers? (I barely ever touch video topics, so I apologize if this is idiotic to ask.)
Yes, it would mess with the pan, but you would not use the two functions together IMO
Can you lock the base with the pedal and any angle other than straight up or does it require being held?
In the center only, even if you could lock it, the weight on top would never balance and it would fall
On a monopod, I definitely prefer the screw-lock over the lever-lock mechanism.
The base of this monopod, the one without the pedal, is so useful on its own. And its design is very nice.
Ex.: I use my own as a very low tripod that already has a ball head for filming macro movies on my kitchen counter...
😃
Nice
will most video heads fit on it?
It has a standard 3/8 so any head with that should fit.