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A monopod, also called a unipod, is a pole used to help support cameras, video cameras (or, less frequently, binoculars). It allows a still camera to be held steadier, allowing the photographer to take sharp pictures at slower shutter speeds, and/or with longer focal length lenses. In the case of video, it reduces camera shake and therefore most of the resulting small random movements. When used by itself, it eliminates camera shake in the vertical plane. When used in combination with leaning against a large object, a bipod is formed; this can also eliminate horizontal motion. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Naturalis Historia Pliny the Elders Natural History is an encyclopedia written by Pliny the Elder. ... Narnia redirects here. ... A monopod. ... This article is about the photographing device. ... Porro-prism binoculars with central focusing Binocular telescopes, or binoculars, (also known as field glasses) are two identical or mirror-symmetrical telescopes mounted side-by-side and aligned to point accurately in the same direction, allowing the viewer to use both eyes (binocular vision) when viewing distant objects. ... A camera is a device used to take photographs. ... Shutter speed can have a dramatic impact on the appearance of moving objects. ... This article is about focal length related to lenses and systems of lenses. ... Photographic lens One of Canons most popular wide angle lenses - 17-40 f/4 L The zoom lens of the Canon Elph A photographic lens (or more correctly, objective) is an optical lens or assembly of lenses used in conjunction with a camera body and mechanism to make images...

Monopods are usually made to fold, or "telescope," when not in use, allowing them to be transported and stored more easily.

Unlike a tripod, monopods cannot support a camera independently. In the case of still cameras this limits the shutter speed that can be used. They still allow lower shutter speeds than hand holding, and are easier to carry and use than a tripod. A tripod, in the context of photography, is a three-legged stand for a camera, used to stabilize and elevate the camera. ...

Many monopods can also be used as a "chestpod," or "beltpod," meaning that the foot of the monopod (sometimes with a special adapter) can rest on the belt, waist, or chest, of the photographer. The result is that the camera is held more steadily than by hand alone (though not as steadily as when the foot is planted on the ground), and the camera/monopod is completely mobile, travelling with the photographer's movements. This is similar to a finnstick. Finnstick is the name given by birdwatchers to a stick used to support binoculars. ...

In terms of mobility vs. stability, generally if stability increases, mobility decreases. From most stable/least mobile to least stable/most mobile: tripod/tablepod/resting on surface of some sort, monopod, chestpod, handheld.

See also

• Finnstick

Finnstick is the name given by birdwatchers to a stick used to support binoculars. ...

External links

• Outdoor Eye monopod tutorial