hugues Member 59 posts Likes: 1 Joined Mar 2012 Location: Europe More info | Apr 06, 2012 12:51 | #1 I am after a monopod for a safari trip. After much consultation of this forum and general advice, I have concluded on the Manfrotto 695CX 5 Section Carbon Fiber Monopod and the Manfrotto 494RC2 Ball Head with Friction Control. Makes sense? Thanks all
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support-  15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Apr 06, 2012 13:11 | #2 If thats your budge max, then sure, doesnt sound like a bad combo. However are you sure you need a head at all on your monopod? What lenses are you intending to use while mounted to the monopod? [Gear List | Flickr
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oldtimingman Senior Member  303 posts Likes: 40 Joined Jan 2008 Location: Colorado More info | Apr 06, 2012 13:17 | #3 When I outfitted my monopod the advise I received resulted in me buying a swivel/tilt head (like the Manfrotto 234 rather than a full ballhead). The reason being was you can accomplish the panning by turning the monopod left or right with your off hand rather than using a ballhead. It worked well for me and saved $$ and weight....fwiw. John Wayne was right....
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- 15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Apr 06, 2012 13:27 | #4 I will add too, that if you can deal with the 3" shorter length and .4lbs added weight, the Manfrotto 680B is a much better bang for the buck. That or if youre set on carbon fiber and youre already spending $190, spend another $20 and get a Gitzo: LINK [Gear List | Flickr
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thanks all for the replies
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- 15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Apr 06, 2012 14:17 | #6 hugues wrote in post #14221232  thanks all for the replies what is the 680b min length? do i need a ball? probably not - i did look at the manfrotto 323 quick plate i'll be using a sigma 50-500 on a 7D choices, choices Check out the specs at the B&H site. [Gear List | Flickr
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RPCrowe Cream of the Crop  More info | Apr 06, 2012 14:32 | #7 I was using a Manfrotto 681B monopod but, replaced it with a Calumet 8103 4-section Carbon Fiber Monopod. Tyhe Calumet monopod, although not cheap (lists for $139 USD - I got mine on sale for $99 USD) is quite a bit less expensive and lighter in weight and IMO, every bit as good as the $400 Gitzo. See my images at http://rpcrowe.smugmug.com/
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support- 15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Apr 06, 2012 14:38 | #8 Which Gitzo are you referring to for that much? The GM2541 is one of the more popular and is only $219. [Gear List | Flickr
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Orogeny Goldmember  More info | Apr 07, 2012 10:06 | #9 RPCrowe wrote in post #14221312 I was using a Manfrotto 681B monopod but, replaced it with a Calumet 8103 4-section Carbon Fiber Monopod. Tyhe Calumet monopod, although not cheap (lists for $139 USD - I got mine on sale for $99 USD) is quite a bit less expensive and lighter in weight and IMO, every bit as good as the $400 Gitzo. http://www.calumetphoto.com …rbon_fiber_monopod/ck8103 I use the Calumet 8103 monopod a Kirk MPA1 swivel head which has an Arca compatible quick release. I have RRS L-brackets on all my cameras and the combination works great! Why did you upgrade from the Manfrotto? There's someone in my head, but it's not me! - Roger Waters
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penduboy Senior Member 308 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2012 More info | Apr 07, 2012 11:20 | #10 I have 681b and love it. Pendu
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