Thanks Kevin. I'm still mulling over what to do.

Mary

Mary E. Klein
Bremerton WA
Cellobird -AT- Comcast.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Purcell [mailto:kevinpurcell at pobox.com]
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 10:22 AM
To: cellobird at comcast.net
Cc: Kevin Purcell; Tweeters
Subject: Re: [Tweeters] Monopods for Binoculars

A more expensive option but it might work (though you should try before you
buy) would be a Canon IS (image stablized) binocular used with one hand
(presuming only one shoulder is out of action). The Canon IS 10x30 would do
the job for under $400.

Otherwise I have a Manfrotto 679B monopod with a Manfrotto 234RC tilt head
(with quick release) for small spotter scopes. Not light but very solid and
tall too. Works well for me. Perhaps $90 for the whole set up. Plus
binocular adaptor. Eagle Optics and Amazon have them online too.

On May 1, 2009, at 11:42 PM, Mary K. wrote:

> Recent rotator cuff surgery is keeping me from using anything but my
> small, lousy bins, as I can't yet hold anything heavier than a cup of
> coffee or hold up my arm/shoulder for any length of time. Do any of
> you out there in Tweeterland use monopods with your bins? Is it a
> hassle to use one, what kind of m'pod do you recommend, etc. Any
> info/opinions appreciated! I want to see birds!
>
> Thanks,
> Mary
>
> Mary E. Klein
> Bremerton WA
> Cellobird -AT- Comcast.net
>
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