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How to use a digital camera monopod?

How to use a digital camera monopod? Let's study together! ! I have carefully arranged the following contents for you. I hope you like it.

Connected monopod

Generally speaking, the tripod is directly connected to the fuselage, but if a heavier and longer telephoto lens is used, it is necessary to connect the tripod to the lens with a tripod connecting ring instead of the fuselage, so that it will not be top-heavy and fall everywhere. As for the tripod head, the spherical/wavy tripod head has great elasticity, which is convenient for monopod to use in different terrains and slopes.

Two-legged handheld mode

Hold the position close to the camera with your left hand and free your right hand for normal adjustment and operation. When shooting, press the left hand slightly, fix the monopod on the ground, and keep your elbow close to your body to minimize vibration.

Third, use a monopod posture.

There are several methods, you can try them one by one and find the most comfortable one. Left-handed people should go in the opposite direction.

1, tripod-this is a comfortable way, stand with your feet apart, and then put the tripod in front of you, but pull it higher, even the camera is higher than yourself. Then pull the camera to your own direction, let your eyes see the viewer directly, and form a tripod with the tripod to avoid shaking in different directions. It will be suitable for soft ground, such as grass, but it will be used for other hard ground, such as cement.

2, lunge-left foot half a step, right foot slightly outward, and then let the bottom of the tripod close to the inside of the right foot, tripod rod close to the left thigh, so that the tripod can be fixed on the hard or even wet ground. You can change the vertical position of the tripod by pulling back or pushing your feet inward.

3. Between the legs-insert the monopod a few inches behind the left foot and then stick it to the inner thigh of the left foot, so that it can be used whether the ground is soft or hard, but it requires high balance of the body.

4. Other methods of use

However, in addition to stabilizing the camera, the monopod has other uses:

1 Broaden your shooting range: You can set the time system, or you can use the remote control to raise or lift the camera with a tripod, and then shoot again, which will greatly increase your shooting angle.

Temporary tripod: In fact, in addition to using your own body, you can also turn into a stable tripod next to different objects such as fences.

3 heavy equipment: Many photographers carry thousands of kilograms of equipment with them. Holding it all by hand will be very tiring, and a monopod will also help.

Reasons for using digital camera tripod

It is very common to follow the subject with a monopod, because most of them use a slow shutter speed to represent the dynamic subject when shooting the following subject, and most of them move horizontally. If the photographer shoots by hand, it is easy to make the image unclear because the camera shakes up and down. If you use a monopod, you can reduce the fluctuation and improve the stability. In addition, although the tripod is more stable, sometimes the ground is uneven, which is not conducive to the use of the tripod. In contrast, a monopod provides greater flexibility.

In addition, in some dark or indoor environments, it is difficult to shoot by hand, but I don't want to use a tripod. Monopod is another option, which can provide some stability and support, and help photographers to take clear images more easily. Using a monopod is different from using a tripod. It can't stabilize itself, but also needs the photographer's hand to support it, so there will still be a small amount of vibration, so the shutter speed is still required. After using the monopod, even if the shutter speed is 2 levels slower than the safety shutter, a clear image can still be taken. If it is 3 grades slower, it will be very difficult. Everyone's "skills" are different, so it's best to have a try before shooting.

In some crowded places or scenes, it is not convenient to use a tripod, so we have to use a monopod as a compromise substitute, which takes up less space and will not hinder others, and it is also convenient for photographers to walk quickly and get a better shooting position. For example, when shooting sports subjects, the photographer may need to follow the athletes around the field for a week, and the monopod is much more convenient. In addition, if the photographer uses a heavy telephoto lens, such as 400mm f/2.8, which can weigh 4kg, if he holds it for less than half a day, his hands will be weak, and if he supports part of the lens weight with a monopod, the photographer will be "lazy". Moreover, a monopod is lighter than a tripod, which reduces the burden on photographers. If it is a subject that requires high physical strength, such as mountain shooting, portability is even more important.

Maintenance skills of digital camera battery

1. At present, most of the batteries of digital cameras are lithium-ion batteries, and the power 1-99% can be charged at any time, so there is no memory effect. However, Li-ion batteries can't fully discharge electricity due to overdischarge, and it is harmful to the battery life to recharge after reaching 100%.

2. If you don't use the camera for a long time, please take the lithium-ion battery out of the camera and store it in a cool and dry place. It is best to fully charge the battery first, and discharge it to 50-80% during normal use, and then take it out and store it separately, usually once every 3-6 months.

3. Usually, many charging problems are caused by unclean battery contact points, so you should wipe the battery contact points with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol from time to time.

4. Do not expose the battery to high temperature for a long time. If the lithium battery exceeds 65 degrees, there is a danger of explosion.

5. Using and purchasing the original charger and battery will help to prolong the battery life. In addition, don't mix old and new batteries, even if they are mixed with old and new batteries of the same brand, they will cause their own damage, and the circuit parts related to digital cameras will also be dangerous.

6. No matter what kind of rechargeable battery is used, it should not be put into the camera immediately after charging. It is best to leave the newly charged battery for a period of time, because the closed-loop voltage of the newly charged battery may be higher than the rated voltage. If you put it into the camera immediately, it will affect the related circuit components inside the camera. Of course, don't put a fully charged rechargeable battery aside for a long time, which is not good for the rechargeable battery itself.