Newell Taranis Light Stand

Newell Taranis Light Stand | Support for long lenses in tight spaces

When a tripod takes up too much room, a monopod offers a more compact way to support a camera. The Newell Taranis Light Stand is a monopod suited to photographers working with long lenses, especially for sports and wildlife, as well as event photographers who need to work where a tripod would get in the way. It gives you support without the broad footprint of a tripod, which can make it easier to work among people or in a busy shooting area. That makes it a practical option when you want help managing a long-lens setup but have limited space around you. It isn’t a replacement for every tripod situation: a monopod needs you to guide and hold the setup. If that trade-off suits your subject and surroundings, the Taranis is made for exactly this kind of work.

Choosing a monopod for the situation

Think about where you’ll be standing as much as what you’ll be photographing. At a sports event or wildlife location, a long lens can make support welcome; at a crowded event, the smaller footprint matters. A monopod is a sensible middle ground when a tripod would occupy too much space, but it won’t stand on its own like a tripod. You’ll still need to keep control of the camera and monopod as you work. If you need hands-free support, a monopod isn’t the right answer; if you can stay with your setup, it may suit the space better.

Technical Specifications

• Product type: Monopod
• Typical use: Sports and wildlife with long lenses
• Space-conscious use: Events where a tripod takes too much space