Can you shoot vertical photos with this monopod?
1159890
Yes you can, but you still have to keep a still arm or the camera will flop around more due to the added pole length.
1714318
this would look incredibly silly if you were using it for stills purposes instead of video. To answer your question: yes you can but it's not really the right tool for the job. Look into a monopod instead.
361553
Yes. the stand has a swivel neck which allows you to turn the camera to any direction of your choice even if it is mounted vertically overhead
194465
Yes it can. One of the legs screws off, and the ball unit screws off to become a monopod. Awesome feature!
1870686
You can tighten the screws at the base of the monopod which would effectively make it more difficult to move it around on its feet. It won't be very smooth for movement, however.
170665
Yes. I mostly use this monopod with the legs retracted. The ball joint does pop when you extend the legs so I keep them up. I mainly use the monopod for quick interviews with newsmakers. It allows for a steadier shot than handheld but is easier to use than a tripod.
111503
Yes it can. If you go to the the Dolica website, they show a picture of this tripod with the center pole reversed and the camera and ball head underneath allowing you to shoot at ground level.
1323778
Hi! I would suggest you use a monopod made for DSLR cameras, this most likely would not cut it....
317410
Only if you would like to change the angle of the camera for different shots. The camera will mount flat on the monopod as is but you will not be able to change the angle of your shot. I used my monopod to hold a flash off camera.
589750
Yes you can. But be aware that it is quite wide and you might need a sturdy tripod with a heavy duty head to hold the weight when your camera is in one of the sides.A simple tripod might not do the trick (just saying).
1466673
No.. Cannot be converted to a proper monopod. The closest you can use as a monopod is as Eric has mentioned.
1238705
Yes, though I do not like monopods, we have one and it keeps panning horizontal due to leg spin, all the best though.
352264
You need to have a timer feature on your camera. Also with this style, you can not take vertical photos due to the weight of cameras and the design of the connector on the pole.
1519355
I'm not familiar with your tripod, but if it currently holds a fluid head then it may be possible. I think this head is a bit large to use with a monopod but thats just my preference to go as light as possible on monopods. I think for the $, this is a decent head and a good investment. If you get it and realize that it won't work with your legs, I think upgrading to a beefier set of legs is the better alternative to going with a different head. But obviously it depends on what you need it for.If you plan on using it in the monopod configuration then this head may make your setup a bit top heavy.
2223727
The camera screws to the top of the monopod. That means it won' be aimed at you. I have an additional tripod head that I attach to the monopod. That allows me to aim the camera at me.
1491215
a monopod is used to steady the camera. It's an extender pole. The camera is still in a relatively normal position. I guess you could set the timer on the camera and use it to take selfies with.
972653
You could close the tripod and push the legs together and carry it around like a monopod , but it is not a monopod. If you really want a monopod I would suggest a Dolica WT-1003. Its lightweight, aluminum and very easy to pack or carry around for photo shoots. It has a screw on the base to stablize the monopod to prevent slipping on surfaces and it has worked fine for me. The price was around 20.00 and reasonable. It comes with its own canvas bag and it slips into your luggage very easily. If you use a ipad for pictures, you can also purchase a frame for it that attaches to the top for a few dollars more and it is handy when you don't want to use the camera. Happy Travels