Show me your tripod/monopod rig - Page 4

zeva · 8th of January 2009 (Thu)

such nice setups!

scot079 · 7th of February 2009 (Sat)

Here's some better photos of my setup:

Roy Webber · 7th of February 2009 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by olz

Wow - it took more than two years to get this thread going.

Keep the pictures coming. I'm drooling over those Gitzos... Still have the 055 Pro...

How do you get on with the 055? as I am thinking of a 055PROB shortly

olz · 8th of February 2009 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy Webber

How do you get on with the 055? as I am thinking of a 055PROB shortly

Hi there. It suits me just fine! I'm adjusting my kit to be more and more "light", so I actually only use my tripod for those low light / night situations. For traveling it's a bit on the heavy side. I guess I could easily do with a 190xbpro.

Willabee · 5th of March 2009 (Thu)

how's the monfrotto 681b as a budget mono?

SYS · 5th of March 2009 (Thu)

My "Darth Vader Monosaber"

Gitzo GM-3550 Mountaineer

Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod with 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head (also use: 488RC2)

ben_r_ · 5th of March 2009 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SYS

Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod with 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head (also use: 488RC2)

Whoa! WHEELS

I've never seen that before!

SYS · 5th of March 2009 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben_r_

Whoa! WHEELS

I've never seen that before!

He he..

That was my latest DIY project for both my light stand and the tripod. Here's the DIY in detail if you're interested:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=655290

damanl · 3rd of May 2009 (Sun)

Hi jhom, nice and simple setup. I have the GM2541 and RRS lever-release clamp. Can you tell me what parts/screw you use to mount your monopod and RRS? Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhom

Here is my monopod setup: Gitzo GM5540 + RRS screw clamp

Lowner · 3rd of May 2009 (Sun)

Damanl,

How you fix it depends on the lever clamp model, there are at least two versions.

The first has a threaded hole in the centre which will simply spin onto the stud on the monopod.

From your question I imagine you have the same version I have. No thread, but a countersunk 3/8th drilling?

This one requires a bit more work. I bought a small packet of 3/8 stainless countersunk hex headed screws and machined the countersinking angle to match the drilling (non standard), then also machined the head down. Then its a very simple assembly task to remove the monopod stud and replace it with the prepared screw. Remember to use red locktite or similar.

It sounds technical, especially the "machined" bit, but the truth is I used hand tools like files, hacksaws and the like, then finished it with emery paper and metal polish.

damanl · 3rd of May 2009 (Sun)

Thanks for your info. It is very helpful.

Do you think a bushing screw (like this 3/8"-16 to 1/4"-20 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ing_7_5mm.html) would work?

1. remove monopod screw and plate
2.reduce the monopod thread 3/8" to 1/4" with a bushing screw
3. drop the screw (included with RSS plate) through the RSS plate thread
4. than screw to the monopod

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowner

Damanl,

How you fix it depends on the lever clamp model, there are at least two versions.

The first has a threaded hole in the centre which will simply spin onto the stud on the monopod.

From your question I imagine you have the same version I have. No thread, but a countersunk 3/8th drilling?

This one requires a bit more work. I bought a small packet of 3/8 stainless countersunk hex headed screws and machined the countersinking angle to match the drilling (non standard), then also machined the head down. Then its a very simple assembly task to remove the monopod stud and replace it with the prepared screw. Remember to use red locktite or similar.

It sounds technical, especially the "machined" bit, but the truth is I used hand tools like files, hacksaws and the like, then finished it with emery paper and metal polish.

WillOPhotos · 4th of May 2009 (Mon)

New setup I recieved last week

Gitzo 3541XLS, RRS BH-55

Lowner · 4th of May 2009 (Mon)

damanl,

Before you rush to buy anything, have a VERY careful look at the treaded stud on your 'pod. It may well already have both the 1/4" AND 3/8" threads sitting inside one another. I know my Manfrotto 694 monopod and 055 tripod came equipped like this. In my case it did not help, but with you it might.

But to give you a straight answer to your question. Yes, it sounds reasonable if you have a 1/4" unthreaded hole in the clamp. I only had a 3/8th one.

Sorry I've not got a clearer shot of the 3/8th C/S head, but hopefully this will explain a little of what I did.

Lowner · 4th of May 2009 (Mon)

WillOPhotos,

I don't recognise the camera plate. It seems to have an extension under the lens? Can you tell me more?

den_s · 4th of May 2009 (Mon)

That extension is a lip that prevents the plate from twisting. http://reallyrightstuff.com/rrs/Item...c=B5D2&eq=&Tp=

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowner

WillOPhotos,

I don't recognise the camera plate. It seems to have an extension under the lens? Can you tell me more?

8th of January 2009 (Thu)	#46
zeva Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 2,533 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Show me your tripod/monopod rig such nice setups! __________________ 40D :20D: Speedlite 430ex 100-400 F/4.5-5.6 L :17-55 F/2.8 IS :28-135 F/3.5-5.6 IS: 18-55 F/3.5-5.6: 10-22 F/3.5-4.5: 70-200 F/2.8 IS

7th of February 2009 (Sat)	#47
scot079 Goldmember Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 3,838 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Show me your tripod/monopod rig Here's some better photos of my setup: __________________ - Tim www.timadkinsphoto.com GEARandFEEDBACK

5th of March 2009 (Thu)	#50
Willabee Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 29	Re: Show me your tripod/monopod rig how's the monfrotto 681b as a budget mono?

5th of March 2009 (Thu)	#51
SYS Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Gilligan's Island Posts: 7,356 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Show me your tripod/monopod rig My "Darth Vader Monosaber" Gitzo GM-3550 Mountaineer Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod with 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Action Ball Head (also use: 488RC2) __________________ "Life is short, art is long..." -Goethe My Gear & DIYs *6,560 Flash Pops Later...*

3rd of May 2009 (Sun)	#55
Lowner "I'm the original idiot" Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salisbury, UK. Posts: 11,345 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Show me your tripod/monopod rig Damanl, How you fix it depends on the lever clamp model, there are at least two versions. The first has a threaded hole in the centre which will simply spin onto the stud on the monopod. From your question I imagine you have the same version I have. No thread, but a countersunk 3/8th drilling? This one requires a bit more work. I bought a small packet of 3/8 stainless countersunk hex headed screws and machined the countersinking angle to match the drilling (non standard), then also machined the head down. Then its a very simple assembly task to remove the monopod stud and replace it with the prepared screw. Remember to use red locktite or similar. It sounds technical, especially the "machined" bit, but the truth is I used hand tools like files, hacksaws and the like, then finished it with emery paper and metal polish. __________________ Richard http://rcb4344.zenfolio.com

4th of May 2009 (Mon)	#57
WillOPhotos Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 456	Re: Show me your tripod/monopod rig New setup I recieved last week Gitzo 3541XLS, RRS BH-55 __________________ Hassy H4D-40, Gitzo 3541XLS, RRS BH-55 http://www.flickr.com/photos/willophotography/ www.williamophuis.com/blog << add blog for some reason it goes to my main site

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