Monopod question

[scotteisenphotography]

So i ordered an Manfrotto 680B monopod for my longer lenses..with I need anything to mount them to it or will the screw on the monopod fit right onto the mounting foot of my 400 2.8L IS?

[TheHoff]

It goes right to the lens. I personally like a tilt head on mine though you can get by with no head at all once you learn to tilt the pod. Some people like ball heads but I say that is an unnecessary point of failure for a big lens on one foot.

[alduin]

The screw will fit, but many folks prefer to have at least some sort of quick-release mechanism. A 3229 tilt head is a popular choice, or you can just get the 3299, which is just the QR adapter itself.

[scotteisenphotography]

Alright good. I wont' be need one then. Can't wait to stop hand holding the 400...gets tiring!

[jhom]

As already stated, the 680 will screw right into the tripod foot of the 400. My preference is a QR clamp like the RRS screw clamp to facilitate easy mounting and removal of the 400 on/from the monopod. After awhile it gets old constantly screwing the monopod onto the tripod foot. Also, I know of several colleagues who had to have the tripod mount replaced because the treads became stripped.

You need to take a look at RRS, Kirk, or Wimberley sites for their QR clamps and plates. They will make using the 400 even more of a pleasure to use.

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