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    Monopod Vs. Tripod: When to Use Them?

    Both the tripod and monopod solve a common purpose - to avoid camera shake, resulting in sharper images at lower shutter speeds. However, there are several differences between the two based on their construction, ideal settings, convenience, and costs. Buzzle does a monopod vs. tripod analysis to list out differences between the two.

    Monopod
    A monopod, as its name suggests, is single-legged and has a telescopic structure that enables it to quickly expand or collapse, and is also really useful in terms of portability. It has a ball-swivel mounting plate that allows panning and tilting the camera, providing much better accessibility in case of moving subjects.
    Tripod
    A tripod, on the other hand, is three-legged and doesn't require human support unlike the monopod, which due to a single leg requires to be held (self-standing monopods exist too). Tripods, similar to monopods, have ball-swivel heads that are meant to couple with a camera using a threaded screw. Their legs too are composed of a telescopic structure and collapse easily, making them portable and travel-friendly. Most tripods don't require the photographer to touch the camera; panning and tilting is done by a lever that extends from the mounting head; this introduces even more precision and control. The former is more mobile but less stable and vice versa. Both of these are made up of light metals like aluminum or carbon fiber. The best way to decide between the two is to define your type of photography.
    Purpose
    Monopod
    So, what's your purpose of photography? Do you want to go to the woods to shoot birds? If bird photography is your niche, the perfect companion for you is a monopod. It is compact, easy to set up, and very mobile; these three factors are very essential when the subject is very unpredictable and extremely mobile like birds or animals. You might have rarely seen a photographer at a sports event using a tripod; they mostly use monopods to achieve more mobility and a necessary level of stability. Monopods also prove useful in crowded settings like concerts, parties, or places of tourist attraction where a tripod is out of question. They can also be used as a support pole when on a wildlife or bird photography expedition.
    Tripod
    If you wish to capture photos of comparatively more stationary subjects, tripod is the correct tool for you. For instance, you could use a tripod when doing portrait photography, landscape photography, night photography, or even macro photography. Tripods work well when there is ample time to shoot, and the subject and setting are partially or totally in the photographer's control.
    Convenience
    Monopod
    When talking about convenience, monopod is obviously a more convenient option as it is pretty lightweight than the tripod and also very compact. Besides, it also substitutes a tripod in some cases , although not giving precise but satisfactory results. It's anytime more comfortable to carry a monopod than a heavy tripod.
    Tripod
    Tripods on the other hand are very bulky and take a longer time to setup and operate. So, when it comes to portability and ease of use, the monopod wins the battle. However, these days, compact travel tripods or gorillapods are pretty useful in substituting the stability and utility of a full-sized tripod. Again, it all depends on your personal choice for the level of mobility and stability.
    Cost
    Monopod
    A compact 50-inch monopod from a decent company like Manfrotto costs somewhere around 30-50 dollars. If you go for advanced versions that offer features like self-standing ability, extended height, carbon fiber, twist-lock mechanism, and other stuff, the cost elevates to 100, 150, or even 200 dollars. But in all cases, they're surely cheaper than the tripod.
    Tripod
    Basic tripods cost somewhere around 50-100 dollars and offer a minimum height extension capacity of 55-60 inches. More advanced ones with leveling devices, slip and flip locks, carbon fiber, ball heads, increased weight capacities, and the ability to grip any surface make them more expensive. An advanced hi-tech tripod could cost you somewhere between 500-1000 dollars. There is no one winner in the cost battle as the purposes of both vary, costlier tripods do provide utility worth the cost. If your purpose is solved by any of the two, then the economical one would anytime be a monopod. There are tripods available for as cheap as 20 dollars, and they too solve the purpose, but they might not be from a recognized brand.
    Verdict
    From the above factors, it is quite clear that both are of utility in different scenarios. Although tripods are costlier, they won't necessarily solve each and every purpose of a monopod, and vice versa. You could also consider buying a two-in-one variant that's available in the market these days. This monopod-cum-tripod would solve the purpose of both the tools. Once you have determined your type of photography, consider all the above factors and then buy your tool. Don't just rely on cost or convenience. Look for a monopod or tripod that would be cheap plus provide the maximum useful features.

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