Oly Nickname: Maxven
Area of the World: Nykøbing Mors, Denmark
Camera Model(s): E-100RS, B-300, C-210, Remote cable release, Manfrotto/Bogen: 055PRO/3021 Pro Tripod, Automatic Monopod, 329/3410 3-way head, 308RC Ball head, Lowepro Photo Trekker Classic backpack (Soon: E-20, Wcon08B, DPS 9000 battery pack, Metz 54 MZ-3 Flash, 1Gig Microdrive, Tamrac 613 Pro Photobag)
Image Software: Photoshop 7, Irfanview, Neatimage
Advice for a newbie: Never be afraid to ask a question in the forum no matter how stupid it may seem. We’ve all been there. Get a good monopod and a decent ball head (preferably with quick release) to take anywhere. It makes a world of difference when shooting in low light or at long zoom. In my case I’m a leftie so it may be the other way round for you. Support the foot of the monopod with your right foot placed in front of you. The monopod should be at an angle of about 30 degrees. Push your right knee towards the monopod and balance it the other way by having a fairly tight grip around the camera with your left hand. If your camera has a fixed extending lens you’ll want to get a grip around the lens barrel with your thumb facing left. You’ll now have the second best support next to a tripod. (Courtesy of an article referred to by newby).
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