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I have both a tripod & monopod, both of which I use for different types of photography.
The odd thing is I'll sometime take one or other along with me to use as a means of conveniently resting a heavy combo while between shooting the action, such as an air-show/display.
The style of modern wedding photography seems to have changed more towards fast moving documentary and less posed, plus the much improved speed (high iso & VR/IS) of modern gear has meant the demise of the tripod I guess.
The odd thing is I'll sometime take one or other along with me to use as a means of conveniently resting a heavy combo while between shooting the action, such as an air-show/display.
The style of modern wedding photography seems to have changed more towards fast moving documentary and less posed, plus the much improved speed (high iso & VR/IS) of modern gear has meant the demise of the tripod I guess.
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I always have a monopod and a tripod in the car whether i be on location, landscape, or doing weddings, it is nice to have one there if i need it. My manfrotto has a quick release so if i am using the tripod, i can quickly release the camera and get into a new position to take that quick snap.
I wouldn't say a tripod/monopod is essential for weddings, but i still wouldn't leave home without them, it is part of my kit the same as spare batteries, spare camera etc etc.
Everyone has their own style of photography and if that means having to use a tripod or monopd then that is their choice and who am I to question it or tell them they shouldn't be doing something because their style of doing it differs from my own. If it works for them, and they get fantastic results then that is good.
Me personally, i don't use them for weddings, they do get in my way, i only used one briefly at a wedding i did earlier in 2010 as i did a 12 hour day, at a wedding in Aviemore when it was cold and the light wasn't amazing either, so i needed something for outside shots as i was shivering so much. In the church and the reception the tripod was put away.
I use my tripod for landscapes though, and i will sometimes use the monopod when out shooting the sled dog races as again that is a very long day with my 5D mkII, and 70-200 lens... quite often freezing cold and in dark woods too.
I wouldn't say a tripod/monopod is essential for weddings, but i still wouldn't leave home without them, it is part of my kit the same as spare batteries, spare camera etc etc.
Everyone has their own style of photography and if that means having to use a tripod or monopd then that is their choice and who am I to question it or tell them they shouldn't be doing something because their style of doing it differs from my own. If it works for them, and they get fantastic results then that is good.
Me personally, i don't use them for weddings, they do get in my way, i only used one briefly at a wedding i did earlier in 2010 as i did a 12 hour day, at a wedding in Aviemore when it was cold and the light wasn't amazing either, so i needed something for outside shots as i was shivering so much. In the church and the reception the tripod was put away.
I use my tripod for landscapes though, and i will sometimes use the monopod when out shooting the sled dog races as again that is a very long day with my 5D mkII, and 70-200 lens... quite often freezing cold and in dark woods too.