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6m Monopod Pole - Agnos
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:31 pm
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Yesterday I received my new toy, the Agnos MrotatorHD, straight from Italy.
Since I shoot some architectural pictures for clients, I thought this one might improve my shots.

here's the link to Agnos:
http://www.agnos.com/prodotti.htm?v_lingua=ENG&v_categ_lista=P0000-P0005-P0506&v_cod_art_scheda=BUNDLE41#

It's 6 meters in height, and features five segments which you can expand one by one up to 6m. The pole comes with a Velbon ball head and plate, a well made transportation bag, 7 pin-stops (you need five to lock the expanded elements) and a 5m chord with remote control.
They have a great support and shipment was very fast.

It's easy to use, but you'll need calm weather, because fully expanded it tends to wave a bit. This may depend on the weight of camera and lens.
I found that the 5D and the Distagon 4/18 is good to handle. 5D and distagon 2.8/21 is more complacted, the lens is longer and heavier, so it can lead to a stronger swing/sway.
You have to be very careful to keep the pole straight, I dont want to imagine what happens when the leverage starts to pull the camera down Mad . Because of this I would not not recommend moving the pole fully expanded.

Some samples from yesterday:

fully expanded with eos 5D & distagon 4/18, (btw, I'm 192cm tall)




a shot handhold:


mrotator first element


two elements


three elements


four elements


five elements, fully expanded


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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:53 pm
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Did your neighbours ever complain it? Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy


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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:47 pm
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:47 pm
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Looks neat. You sure must have long legs. I could never get up there to focus.


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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:31 pm
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koji wrote:
Did your neighbours ever complain it? Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy


Not yet, but I try to be very careful Embarassed
It's pretty sneaky from distance, only the shutter noise could attract some attention. Just kidding..

@ Schnauzer,
lol, what a great idea, I could try to use stilts. Need to check my insurance right now... Laughing


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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:56 pm
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Oh man - that's a really cool piece of kit - thanks for the photos Wink


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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 7:24 pm
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watch out for lightning - or you'll soon be Mr 100.00 Volts!!!


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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:59 pm
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Yes Klaus, thank you,
so true, you have to be very carefull. We have a lot of lines here. It's good to have at least one eye on them.


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Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:40 am
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WOW ... impressive.

How much did it cost?


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Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:48 am
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Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:48 am
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Carlsson wrote:
Yesterday I received my new toy, the Agnos MrotatorHD, straight from Italy.


Agnos is a company from my region, Emilia.
We don't build cameras or lenses but at least we've got some ideas for weirdest inventions. Laughing

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Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:33 pm
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hk300 wrote:
WOW ... impressive.
How much did it cost?


140 Euros + VAT & shipping, it's fair in my opinion.
I need it for an assignment in three weeks, I think there is no other way to capture the whole aerea (except renting an aerial working platform or man lift, which is very expensive...)


Orio wrote:

Agnos is a company from my region, Emilia.
We don't build cameras or lenses but at least we've got some ideas for weirdest inventions. Laughing -


Yes, you can be proud of your region, nice inventions and great quality. Not to be confused with the southern casual attitude Wink


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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:41 am
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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:41 am
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An interesting toy. How do you shoot? Remote control?


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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:30 pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:30 pm
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Yes, with a cable remote control, it was already included in the package.


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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:47 pm
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WOW Shocked

You can use it to pole vault too Very Happy
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