Boompole to monopod at DVinfo.net

Travis Fadler · October 26th, 2008, 08:26 AM

Anyone try converting a sturdy boompole into a monopod? I'm thinking about doing this with my gitzo pole when it's not being used for audio. Thoughts?

Alaric Cole · January 16th, 2009, 10:41 PM

Monopods are generally have an inverted design as compared to boom poles--that is, the larger diameter tubes are closest to the camera. However, I don't see why a boom pole couldn't double as a monopod if that's all you've got.

David W. Jones · January 17th, 2009, 06:37 AM

This may sound silly, but as inexpensive as monopods are, why not just buy one rather than screwing up a perfectly good boom?

October 26th, 2008, 08:26 AM	#1
Travis Fadler New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sullivan, MO Posts: 21	Boompole to monopod Anyone try converting a sturdy boompole into a monopod? I'm thinking about doing this with my gitzo pole when it's not being used for audio. Thoughts?

January 16th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#2
Alaric Cole New Boot Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 6	A stick is a stick Monopods are generally have an inverted design as compared to boom poles--that is, the larger diameter tubes are closest to the camera. However, I don't see why a boom pole couldn't double as a monopod if that's all you've got.

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January 17th, 2009, 06:37 AM	#3
David W. Jones Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 892	This may sound silly, but as inexpensive as monopods are, why not just buy one rather than screwing up a perfectly good boom?