I've been vacillating on getting a monopod. My real question is how much do they really stabilize? I got the remote shutter release to eliminate that part of the camera movement but I've hesitated on the monopod because I don't see how that solves the problem of my being not so steady. :|

What brand do you have/recommend? How late can I tell you that I'd like to try yours because I decided against buying my own?

Thank you for your very kind offer! I just might take you up on it if I don't have a chance to get to a camera store or decide I'd rather try before buying.