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Tim Davison · March 3rd, 2011, 04:41 AM

Stupid question but does using monopods/tripods actually improve the sharpness of a video image? Clearly it does when shooting photos but, other than the undesireable handshake, does such movement actually make a video clip more blurry or does the sensor operate quickly enough to make this a non-issue?

Mark Watson · March 3rd, 2011, 05:55 AM

Yes, a support system can improve image quality. Think of video as a series of stills. Higher frame rates and image stabilizers can help minimize the blur effect of shaky camera-work. Definitely at 24fps, using a tripod makes quite a noticeable difference, at least for me.

Mark

Tim Davison · March 3rd, 2011, 06:13 AM

Thanks Mark. That seemed to be logical but I just wanted to check!

Chris Westerstrom · March 3rd, 2011, 11:58 AM

Sorry to hijack this thread (seemed like you've already received your answer Tim), but instead of starting a new thread, maybe thought we could here some fellow forum posters advice and experience with monopods.

I've heard good things about the following:

561 BHDV monopod with 701 video head (is that a video head?)

Are there others to recommend or any accessories that'll make life easier?

Chris Soucy · March 3rd, 2011, 05:33 PM

Why ask these questions here, when the "be all and end all" of camera support information is right here?

Tripod Sticks & Heads Forum at DVinfo.net

These are not camera specific questions, so shouldn't be in a camera specific Forum.

CS

March 3rd, 2011, 04:41 AM	#1
Tim Davison Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 183	Monopods/Tripods Stupid question but does using monopods/tripods actually improve the sharpness of a video image? Clearly it does when shooting photos but, other than the undesireable handshake, does such movement actually make a video clip more blurry or does the sensor operate quickly enough to make this a non-issue?

March 3rd, 2011, 05:55 AM	#2
Mark Watson Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Whidbey Island Posts: 873	Re: Monopods/Tripods Yes, a support system can improve image quality. Think of video as a series of stills. Higher frame rates and image stabilizers can help minimize the blur effect of shaky camera-work. Definitely at 24fps, using a tripod makes quite a noticeable difference, at least for me. Mark

March 3rd, 2011, 06:13 AM	#3
Tim Davison Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 183	Re: Monopods/Tripods Thanks Mark. That seemed to be logical but I just wanted to check!

March 3rd, 2011, 11:58 AM	#4
Chris Westerstrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 259	Re: Monopods/Tripods Sorry to hijack this thread (seemed like you've already received your answer Tim), but instead of starting a new thread, maybe thought we could here some fellow forum posters advice and experience with monopods. I've heard good things about the following: 561 BHDV monopod with 701 video head (is that a video head?) Are there others to recommend or any accessories that'll make life easier?

March 3rd, 2011, 05:33 PM	#5
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Re: Monopods/Tripods Why ask these questions here, when the "be all and end all" of camera support information is right here? Tripod Sticks & Heads Forum at DVinfo.net These are not camera specific questions, so shouldn't be in a camera specific Forum. CS