can I get some monopod recomendations.

[dearis]

Hi there,

I was after some recomendations for a monopod. I have a manfrotto tripod I love however I find it cumbersom at times and want a sturdy mono.

Regards Darren

[SkipD]

I like the Bogen/Manfrotto 680B, topped with their 486RC2 ballhead. Quite an affordable and versatile combination.

[anshu]

id like some aswell, on the cheap preferably

[sugarzebra]

I use the same monopod/head combination as Skip, based on his recommendation a number of months ago and its been excellent.

[lostdoggy]

Any of Manfrottos 3 or 4 section w/ Manfrotto quick grip head.

[dearis]

Hi there,

have decided on this one http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7613611291&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Thank you for your help.

Darren

[::John::]

I like the Bogen/Manfrotto 680B, topped with their 486RC2 ballhead. Quite an affordable and versatile combination.

I bought mine based on your experience, too. Love it.

[DaveL]

Thanks for the discussion everyone, I just bought the 680 from
that same seller (photococan in VT). BTW: great service so far,
not only are they shipping today, but they easily changed my order
to the black finish after I'd ordered the aluminum...

Dave

[JoeTwelvePack]

I have one word for you: Feisol

http://www.feisol.com/english/feisolen.htm

[dearis]

Hi there,

have decided on the "MANFROTTO BOGEN 676B MONOPOD with 3232 HEAD" I'm Pretty sure it has a compatible plate. I have a Manfrotto 190b/141 I think they are the numbers.

Thanks all for the help

Regards Darren

[steved110]

I just got the Manfrottob 679B monopod with a 484RC2 ball and socket head. I haven't used it in anger yet but it is very sturdy and not at all heavy.
I struggled to choose between the various types of monopods avai;lable -, strings of names on a website mean nothing to me half the time - but in the end went with this one because it as not too heavy, and the ballhead because it was recommended here.
I probably won't have much use for this item till I get a long lens - have my eye on either the 100-400 or possible the 400 5.6 prime.....

[dearis]

i have the 70-200 f/4 l and felt a mono would reduce the amount of handheld i do because the tripod is too bulkt to cart....

[Transonic]

I have one word for you: Feisol

http://www.feisol.com/english/feisolen.htmTwo words, "I agree."

[Dave F2.8]

I have the 3245 and love the grip action release,

A 3-section monopod, the 3245 extends quickly and has a bottom level adjustment as well. The upper section features a grip-action release that allows the top section to be adjusted 19" up or down automatically by squeezing and releasing the grip-action handle. Perfect for quick-action shots with minimal setup time.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=5523&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

[SuzyView]

I have 2 monopods that don't have adjustable ball-heads and I will get one sometime. Get one that you can pick up the camera to move it around without feeling like the monopod is a pain in the neck!