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monopod

monopod

1 5.4
A support with one leg that steadies a camera
  • noun
  • /ˈmɒnəˌpɒd/
translation icon : monópodo
  • Most of the time, the images were taken without a tripod or monopod.
  • use a monopod

Now, this is an action monopod AKAA selfie stick, but it's a legit selfie stick because it's got some awesome quality.

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Examples

  • For the swim events, I attached the GoPro to the end of a monopod and simply inserted the camera into the water below the swimmers.

    Blog text (29)
  • Where a tripod is not permitted, a monopod may serve as a substitute.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The use of a monopod is necessary for big lenses.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Leave the tripod and monopod at home.

    Academic text (2002)
  • A monopod was used with the 5D.

    Academic text (2009)
  • It goes without saying, to get sharp images you'll need to use a tripod or at least a monopod.

    Academic text (2007)
  • When sitting in stadium seats or bleachers, a monopod can be a big help by shortening the pod to allow placement between the knees for added support, allowing the photographer to sit and pan across the field.

    Academic text (2007)
  • I had my EOS A2E with a 300mm f/4 lens on a monopod set for autofocus in the A1 servo.

    Academic text (1996)
  • To capture stable footage while hiking, I always bring a monopod for my camera.

  • A monopod is essential for photographers who need extra stability with heavy lenses.

Synonyms

shooting stick
vsmonopod
  • UK
7.0

A single stick that makes a camera steady for sharper photos

is a general single leg support used to steady cameras and other devices

How Stable

monopod
1 5.4
handheld
35 3.7

Surface Forms

monopod singular
monopods plural

Morphology

monopod = pod (transparent) = mono + pod

The device name transparently refers to a single support leg, built from mono- plus -pod.

Etymology

Monopod comes from Greek parts mono- 'one' and -pod 'foot', the same -pod in tripod. So a monopod is a one-legged support used to steady a camera.