Manfrotto Monopole with flex neck?? WHAT?

[JZaun]

I picked up a new Manfrotto monopole today and it had a "flex adapter" on it. I tried my 10d there and it bounced around like crazy! The flex adapter is now gone. Has anyone found a use for this rubber flex guy? I sure didn't feel good having a $2K camera and lens on it!!

[timmyquest]

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25838&highlight=ball+heads+expens ive

;-)

[IanD]

I picked up a new Manfrotto monopole today and it had a "flex adapter" on it. I tried my 10d there and it bounced around like crazy! The flex adapter is now gone. Has anyone found a use for this rubber flex guy? I sure didn't feel good having a $2K camera and lens on it!!
Jerry,
You did the right thing by chucking to rubber thingy. Get yourself a good ball head with a quick release plate and you are set. I am currrently using a couple of Manfrotto 486 and love them.

[PacAce]

I picked up a new Manfrotto monopole today and it had a "flex adapter" on it. I tried my 10d there and it bounced around like crazy! The flex adapter is now gone. Has anyone found a use for this rubber flex guy? I sure didn't feel good having a $2K camera and lens on it!!

I'll tell you one thing, it was really good for a getting a good laugh out of me, that's for sure! :lol: