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**Smalmslobby** · 01-29-2009, 05:52 PM

Let me clarify since my offhand tripod suggestion is taking some (reasonable) criticism, but I think you have to consider the whole context.

1. If you are in a position where you think hand shake is going to be an issue, you should think about using a tripod. If you are shooting at high ISO it's not an issue, I agree, but that wasn't the only possibility being suggested. Some people are talking about steadying their hands and breathing right. That suggests to me "use a tripod."

2. In my dojo, you simply could not walk around with a camera (there isn't enough room); you'd be standing on the side anyway, so the difficulty in moving the tripod would not be an issue. But if he's going to be running around taking action shots of keiko, yes, carrying a tripod will be difficult. If all he's doing is trying to get portraits in what might not be great lighting, however, I stand by my suggestion.

3. Yes, a monopod would be easier to move but I don't like them that much and not enough to be worth the hassle. My personal opinion.

01-29-2009, 05:52 PM	#15
Smalmslobby Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 403 Senior Member	Let me clarify since my offhand tripod suggestion is taking some (reasonable) criticism, but I think you have to consider the whole context. 1. If you are in a position where you think hand shake is going to be an issue, you should think about using a tripod. If you are shooting at high ISO it's not an issue, I agree, but that wasn't the only possibility being suggested. Some people are talking about steadying their hands and breathing right. That suggests to me "use a tripod." 2. In my dojo, you simply could not walk around with a camera (there isn't enough room); you'd be standing on the side anyway, so the difficulty in moving the tripod would not be an issue. But if he's going to be running around taking action shots of keiko, yes, carrying a tripod will be difficult. If all he's doing is trying to get portraits in what might not be great lighting, however, I stand by my suggestion. 3. Yes, a monopod would be easier to move but I don't like them that much and not enough to be worth the hassle. My personal opinion.
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