Of course, we all know that sometimes railroad officials get grumpy about tripods, and even monopods. Well, here's a clever idea which should work nearly as well, without causing concern on the part of officialdom: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1041948/1 ... he_tripod/
Basically, you put a short 1/4-20 bolt and washer into your tripod hole, and then tie a string to it which you step on and pull tight.
Basically, you put a short 1/4-20 bolt and washer into your tripod hole, and then tie a string to it which you step on and pull tight.