monopods

One-legged camera stands

Monopods are mythical beings with a single large foot, appearing in ancient and medieval accounts of distant lands.

The name comes from Greek words meaning "one foot." In photography, a monopod is a single-legged camera support—lighter and more portable than a tripod: She used a monopod for the wildlife shots.

photography

stabilizer

Thing ensuring steadiness

cinematography · panning · tilting · shooting · framing · zooming · focusing · mirrorless · camcorder · telephoto

mythology

cyclops

Single-eyed mythical titan

portability

lightweight

Lacking mass or importance

travel-friendly · retractable · adjustable · packable · carry-on · backpack · on-the-go · mobile · handheld · slim

stability

steadiness

State of being constant

grounded · secure · sturdy · reliable · anchored · rigid · level · braced · planted · counterweight

Opposites
number of support legs/stability

monopodstripods

Supports with three legs

tripod · bipods · tetrapods · gimbals · handheld

Family

monopod

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G