Monopodequipment
A single-leg support that takes the weight of a long lens and steadies you, while staying mobile.
Where a tripod locks you in place, a monopod is a fast-moving compromise: it bears the weight of a heavy telephoto and removes some shake, while letting you pan and reposition quickly. Favored by wildlife and sports shooters with big lenses. It won't enable multi-second exposures like a tripod, but it saves your arms and sharpens handheld tele shots.
Use this when
- Sports / wildlife with a big lens: monopod for weight + mobility
Common mistake: Expecting monopod stability to match a tripod for long exposures.