Monopod Question

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I am looking to get a good monopod, one capable of holding a D60 and a larger lens. Not sure on which lens yet, but will reference the Sigma 120-300 2.8 as it is pretty heavy. The lens that I end up getting will be no heavier than that one (I think it is about 5 1/2 pounds).

I am also 6'3" tall and most of the monopods I have seed are not tall enough. Can anyone recommend a monopod for a taller guy?

Thanks,
Tim

[wolf]

Gitzo 78" (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=171012&is=REG) should work for you.

[jimtfoto]

Tim:
You might want to check out some of the Manfrotto monopods. I have the Manfrotto 682 Pro SS. It's rated for a maximum capacity of about 26 pounds and extends to about 67 inches. I'm 6-foot and it works just fine for me. Manfrotto also makes a carbon-fibre model (Manfrotto 449) which extends to 70 inches.
cheers,
jim

[johnleveritt]

I am looking to get a good monopod, one capable of holding a D60 and a larger lens. Not sure on which lens yet, but will reference the Sigma 120-300 2.8 as it is pretty heavy. The lens that I end up getting will be no heavier than that one (I think it is about 5 1/2 pounds).

I am also 6'3" tall and most of the monopods I have seed are not tall enough. Can anyone recommend a monopod for a taller guy?

Thanks,
Tim

I have the Bogen/Manfrotto 3245 as seen here:

http://www.canogacamera.com/e/env/0001nTYznw3vzF84U4562K6/searchresults.html?link=-DD-/info_pages/cam_info.html&item=invnew:82347

I'm 6'4, and I have no problems with it.

[Harry Settle]

I have a Bogen 682B with a 3232 tilt head on it. I use it mostly with my video euipment. Gets as tall as you will ever need, has legs concealed in the bottom.

[aam1234]

Do we have tall people in this forum or what :D

[johnleveritt]

Do we have tall people in this forum or what :D

And my wife is 5'2, go figure.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Do we have tall people in this forum or what :D

aam1234,

Your not short are you?

We'll have to reconsider your membership if your short... :mrgreen: :lol:

[aam1234]

aam1234,

Your not short are you?

We'll have to reconsider your membership if your short... :mrgreen: :lol:

Ha ha. I'm 5'11, so not really short...unless you compare to 6'4 :shock:

[johnleveritt]

Ha ha. I'm 5'11, so not really short...unless you compare to 6'4 :shock:

Hey, how's the weather down there..... :lol: :lol:

[Harry Settle]

Do we have tall people in this forum or what :D


I don't need to be tall to know that my Bogen 682B extends over my head.

[ssim]

I have a Slik 381 carbon fibre monopod. Incredibly light and very sturdy. I stand just over 6 feet and can't raise this to it's full length as it is too tall for me then.

Price wise it was not too bad at around 75.00 canadian.

[scottbergerphoto]

I have a Slik 381 carbon fibre monopod. Incredibly light and very sturdy. I stand just over 6 feet and can't raise this to it's full length as it is too tall for me then.

Price wise it was not too bad at around 75.00 canadian.
I also have a Slik Carbon Fibre (380). Very light and sturdy.
Scott

[Redbird_xo]

as we are in a monopod question...please allow me to go off the tangent a little...

what's a good and economical head (say, below $35) on a monopod for holding the drebel and tamron 28-75?

many thanks.
ken

[HKFEVER]

Which head is good for 400mm L2.8 on monopod?

Or simply just attach the len direct on the monopod?

[wolf]

as we are in a monopod question...please allow me to go off the tangent a little...

what's a good and economical head (say, below $35) on a monopod for holding the drebel and tamron 28-75?

many thanks.
ken

A ballhead similar to this one (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=272987&is=REG)would be a good choice.

[Ballen Photo]

Do we have tall people in this forum or what :D
YES!!! :cool:
-Bruce