Shooting low to the ground

[osroubek]

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I’m sure people are aware of this method but I finally tried it for the first time. I attached my M11-P to a monopod, pre focused, and then inverted it upside down holding the camera close to the ground and using the Fotos app to adjust the orientation and also see the image in the correct orientation and then take the exposure. To get just a few inches off the ground with a flippy screen you would still have to crouch very low or sit on the ground. This seems like a good alternative with no strain on the back, but an extra piece of gear is needed. Carrying the camera over the shoulder though is not too bad for a short excursion.
Taken with 35/1.4 Summilux

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Edited December 15, 2023 by osroubek

[jaapv]

Just a tip. It can be easier in some cases not to use a monopod which is a bit unwieldy but to reverse the center column of a tripod. 

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[Cronilux]

Usually, using live view in such a case is sufficient enough. 

[lct]

1 hour ago, Cronilux said:

Usually, using live view in such a case is sufficient enough. 

+1 but i had to get down on one knee here. Ouch my arthrosis (M11 + Skopar 21/4).

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[Olaf_ZG]

The monopod is also great to create drone like views. Especially with a fe 21mm lens, you can get nice images. Used to this with the selftimer…

[ianforber]

I have a small, light Gitzo monopod that has a strap with a clip on it so easy to attach to a belt when not using. I’ve never tried this method but will give it a go. I also have the Leitz mini tripod so I suppose that or any other small tripod would do the trick but it would probably need me to bend over for longer to adjust angle of view and then lift it up while finished. 

[BillCB]

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My knees really like the tilting Visoflex 2!