300 & 400 2.8 owners, what monopod and head?

[michael_]

are you using? do you need a Wimberley gimbal system for the 400?

[kolok]

Hi,

I have a Manfrotto 190B monopod and 352RC ball head (with quick release) and I've used that combo with a rented 300L f/2.8 IS without any issues. Not sure if that would work with a heavier lens/body combo though.

Cheers!

[michael_]

cheers kolok

[R Mutt]

I have 400 2.8, thanks to the advice from folks here I got a wimberley plate and clamp head for my manfrotto monopod. It is heavy duty and I have no worries about some sort of accident happening involving the head.

[michael_]

which monopod RMutt?

[R Mutt]

Manfrotto- 680B (3249B) Compact Monopod (Black)

Supports 22lbs, I think it's in the $50 range. I have nothing bad to say about it, other than the clamp tightener tool was lost within 2 days.

[Billginthekeys]

i use a manfrotto 681B on my 300. works great. head wise, i rarely use a head with it, generally just put it strait on the lens, but the 488RC2 works well. I really dont see any advantage to putting a gimbal on a monopod, so i would say no to that.

[SPDnTRXI]

I use the Gitzo 2540 with a RRS BH-55

[Tapeman]

Gitzo 1558 has a built in pivot, so it does not need a head. Have used it with the 400 2.8 also.

[kolok]

Whoops!

I mentioned the Manfrotto 190B... heh ... silly me, that's my tripod! :o

My monopod is the Manfrotto 479B - now replaced by the 679B. Nice and light, yet sturdy enough and can take a good beating.

[busterboy]

Gitzo G1564L. Strong enough to support a house..;)

[Panza]

You need a gimbal head for the 400 on a tripod. On a ballhead it will not be steady. Just get the Wimberley gimbal head and don't waste your money on a ballhead like I did.

I use:
- G-1588 Mountaineer Mk2 Tele Studex Carbon Fiber Monopod (without any head).
- G-1227 Mountaineer Reporter Mk2 Carbon Fiber Tripod (with wimberley head).

[RikWriter]

I use a Manfrotto 379B monopod and 3421 gimbal head with my 300 2.8.

[michael_]

thanks everyone, next question: anyone got some shots of their rigs with the lens attached?

[Panza]

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Wimberley-Tripod-Head-II-Review.aspx

Pictures and review.

[busterboy]

thanks everyone, next question: anyone got some shots of their rigs with the lens attached?


Are we still talking monopods here or tripods.:confused:

[calicokat]

Here you go, Wimbeley head, Gitzo 1348, 1DMIIN and 300 F/2.8L IS

http://calicokat.smugmug.com/photos/149389754-M.jpg

[michael_]

Are we still talking monopods here or tripods.:confused:

monopod, my main use will be motorsport