Cheap Monopod?

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Looking at getting a monopod, for my sigma 150-500mm when birding. Just struggle to hold the weight steady.

Really want a ball head and able to go up to eye level, so 5 feet. Do I need anything special for 3kg of kit or am I free to go cheap? Obviously don't want to risk my equipment but budget is perhaps £50. It's whether that'll do or if I have to wait and spend a lot more. Don't mind if I need to look at used.

Just have no clue on monopods! I find my tripod a hassle, hoping a monopod will seem less so.
 
Try online retailer 7day shop, completely reliable company I've used then for bits and bobs countless times..Good luck!
 
Many mono pods are quite cheap these days. I have a Giottos ML-3290B which is rated at 15kgs but I am ashamed to say that I have never used it so not sure if the 15kgs is correct or not. For you £50 your will get something similar which will easily take the weight you mentioned.
 
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For static birding you don't need a head, for BIF you don't need a monopod :)

IMO etc ;)
 
Fence post is free! Brick wall is free! Buy a beanbag to sit lens on and buy some dumb bells to capture birds in flight
 
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I bought a giottos 3270B pro monopod new from Amazon for £25, silly deals come up now and again.
 
I can't move a brick wall to sit where I want it. People tend to moan about it. ;)

Unfortunately I have a diagnosed type medical issue, not just weaklingness, means dumbbells aren't so much help.

Thanks for all the replies, very helpful :D
 
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