One leg tripod....

With the one arm I was looking for yet another solution. I bought a one leg tripod and it steadily becomming my favorate support....

Any similar experiences?

Yes the monopod is very useful.
I mainly use mine with my video camera, but with a long lens it can give you a 2-3 stop advantage teamed with VR it allows low light photography without raising the ISO.

I did use a monopod before, actualy it is a telescoping walking stick, some of them have a double use like mine. On public transport people offer easier there seat if they see that you need a walking stick. So take of your camera before taking a bus! But it is also useful in photography indeed.

I use an extending walking stick all the time....for walking of course, but rapidly extended to support my binoculars or G9.

I never use a monopod for my DSLR but for the G9 it is perfect and allows me to grab shots that I could not handhold at all.

With the monopod or walkingstick and the G7 you can make pictures high above your had if you use the timer for some seconds. With a little luck it can become interesting!
Lets have a fun! Who will be the first to edit here an example?

To monopod or not to monopod, that is the question!

Since owning Canon Powershot compacts (G3 & G7) I have not thought too much about tripods but now, as an Olympus E-510 user, my trusty Cullmann Video Camera tripod/monopod has been retrieved from a deep and dark cupboard (unused for many years) and the monopod section being light and portable has been pressed into use . Very cool indeed esp the quick release camera feature.

Vic...

I like the head on the monopod Vic, maybe a little big but it must be very comfortable to work with.

Many modern monopods multitask as walking sticks today.


Best

Siegfried

Hi Siegfried -

Yes a very good head indeed, special for smooth panning and tilt with a video camera. It has an adjustable damper to control panning smoothness.
I agree it looks rather bulky but it is fairly lightweight - made from a very durable composition material - the metal parts are alloy.

Wouldn't want to carry it overland & up mountains though (even if I could).

Regards...Vic

ps This type of tripod falls into Simon's territory.

Hey I do need a good video tripod, That set-up looks very interesting.