monopod

Manfrotto 679 or 680, I use the latter with 1D body and 400mm 2.8.
 
I've got a redsnapper and had no problems. built to last

I dont use a monopod head, never have, not seen many people with them to be honest
 
very few use a head most just go direct on to the monopod. I use quick release plates so have the manfroto tilt RC head on mine but I could have gone for the attachment plate.
 
whitey said:
I've got a redsnapper and had no problems. built to last

I dont use a monopod head, never have, not seen many people with them to be honest
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Little John said:
very few use a head most just go direct on to the monopod. I use quick release plates so have the manfroto tilt RC head on mine but I could have gone for the attachment plate.
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Agree with the above. I don't use one
 
I use a Giottos MM5570 pod,great bit of kit..quite heavy but very sturdy! Also has built in ball head and three legs that are housed in the bottom which can turn it into a handy tool for low down macro work or used as a light stand etc etc..pretty much same as this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8_sTU7my3Y
 
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No head here, straight on to the pod. I thought about a quick release plate but its another point of failure. There is always the possibility of it dropping out of the clamp ! !
 
Manfrotto here but I do use a clamp ballhead which enables me to get the position right for the shot(s).
 
I use a manfrotto 681B monopod with the same manufactures 236 spiked foot and 234 swivel head modified with an arca swiss type clamp, I find the ability to angle the monopod forward makes it easier to steady the camera.:thumbs:
Bob
 
I took all the advice offered here on board and went for the manfrotto 681B mainly because of the extra height. Bought it this morning for £50 and they through in a free head. It's built like a tank, quite heavy and wont fit in my camera bag. But one of the benefits that I can forsee is if I ever get jumped for my camera kit I can use it as an instrument of attitude adjustment! Also if Mr plod stops me I have a good reason for carrying a big metal stick!
 
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-Paul- said:
I took all the advice offered here on board and went for the manfrotto 681B mainly because of the extra height. Bought it this morning for £50 and they through in a free head. It's built like a tank, quite heavy and wont fit in my camera bag. But one of the benefits that I can forsee is if I ever get jumped for my camera kit I can use it as an instrument of attitude adjustment! Also if Mr plod stops me I have a good reason for carrying a big metal stick!
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:lol: I got the larger Giottos today and was thinking the same thing.....
 
-Paul- said:
I took all the advice offered here on board and went for the manfrotto 681B mainly because of the extra height. Bought it this morning for £50 and they through in a free head. It's built like a tank, quite heavy and wont fit in my camera bag. But one of the benefits that I can forsee is if I ever get jumped for my camera kit I can use it as an instrument of attitude adjustment! Also if Mr plod stops me I have a good reason for carrying a big metal stick!
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Mine has already seen that sort of action after my lad was attacked last year
 
I practice baseball and have a glove and a ball behind the seat....Oh and thats where I keep the BB bat too :naughty:

I've tried using my Monopod to hit the ball but it just doesn't go as far :thumbs:
 
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I know it doesn't help, but I am able to balance my monopod, fully extended on my chin. Skills like that should really go on my CV.....
 
Seba said:
I know it doesn't help, but I am able to balance my monopod, fully extended on my chin. Skills like that should really go on my CV.....
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Sometimes i dont use a Monopod, it all depends where the blood is rushing to in my body :D
 
I was at that first linked game G, Bradford Bulls! & I remember her shouting "stop taking pics up my skirt you Dirty Pervert!!" :),
I know cos I was scambling to get my camera out of the bag before they'd done :lol::
 
Bluesman graham said:
I was at that first linked game G, Bradford Bulls! & I remember her shouting "stop taking pics up my skirt you Dirty Pervert!!" :),
I know cos I was scambling to get my camera out of the bag before they'd done :lol::
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You heard her wrong mate, she actually shouted "come over here big boy"
 
Tugster said:
No head here, straight on to the pod. I thought about a quick release plate but its another point of failure. There is always the possibility of it dropping out of the clamp ! !
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Which is exactly what happened to me :bonk:
 
 
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