Wow, I seem to have been posting a lot about phones and broadband a lot recently. Sorry about that. I seem to have neglected that the summer is here and that you guys want to know about summery things. I doubt that you’re interested in me rambling on about getting broadband in the flat.

So, without further ado, let’s get on with writing about things that you want to read about.

I’ve been wanting a monopod for a while now and it seemed like a goot time to get one, what with the weather being good I thought. I decided on the Velbon UP-400 Monopod, because a friend of mine, who’s an avid photographer, recommended the brand to me.

I’m not disappointed with it at all. The Velbon UP-400 Monopod is lightweight, but sturdy enough to handle most SLR and Digital SLR cameras easily.

The thing about tripods is, whilst they are an extremely essential part of any photographers’ lit, they are bulky to carry around every where. I’ve found that the Velbon UP-400 Monopod gets much more outings with me than the tripod ever did and I’ve only had it a short while.

Using the Velbon UP-400 Monopod, or any monopod, is a bit weird to begin with, but once you get the hang of it taking pictures becomes a breeze. There will always be a situation where you need a solid surface for your camera but you find that a normal tripod won’t fit in the space, the Velbon UP-400 Monopod sorts that problem out for you. A monopod is much more manoverable too obviously.

I’ve also found with the Velbon UP-400 Monopod is that you can use it as a makeshift walking stick too if you’re out on long journeys. Excellent for the terrain we have around here. In the part of Wales where I live, there are many mountains, which is great if you like walking and photography (as I do) because you can combine two hobbies. It does however mean that the old legs get a great workout and sometimes the aid of a walking stick is advantageous. There have been a few occasions recently when the Velbon UP-400 Monopod has come in handy.

So, if you’re a budding photographer I would recommend you get a monopod as soon as you can. You won’t regret the purchase and will wonder how you did without it all these years.