What is the difference in use between a tripod and a monopod?
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For those who are going to answer that the tripod has 3 legs and the monopod just one, I know that. I want to know when to use one and when to use the other.
Thanks.
A photo monopod has one single leg, which will be attached to the underside of your camera or camcorder.
Some of them will also allow attachments of heads.
Besides number of legs, the most single most obvious difference between photo tripods and photo monopods is that you must hold your monopod in place. Obviously a tripod is designed to be left to stand on its own. This means that monopods are less stable than tripods – though both are much more stable than holding your camera in hand.
Monopods are also usually much lighter and much less bulky – and therefore much more portable – so may be a better idea if you are backpacking or hiking, or if you travel a lot.
There are some photo monopods that actually double as a camera stand and a walking/hiking stick.
So, in conclusion, tripods are usually a little more bulky than monopods. You should therefore think about where you perform the majority of your photography. If you need something less bulky, lighter and portable you should consider a monopod. If you need stability and can do without then you may want to look at the different photo tripods available.
