bieber Goldmember  1,992 posts Joined Dec 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL More info | Mar 31, 2007 22:11 | #16 Stick some blocks onto the bottom? Not the most elegant fix, but it would work. Couldn't get it as tall as you want for other stuff, though, so I'd tend to think the monopod brace would be best. Are you planning on laying down when using this? I'm afraid I can't really see using either from a crouching or sitting position, but if you're prone, that brace just could be the ticket. EOS 20D w/ BG-E2 grip
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Mar 31, 2007 22:41 | #17 I would mostly be using it for my small video camera, but maybe for my 20D with 17-35 (3lbs). Why wouldn't it hold a big lens (like 2kg) ? Would the pieces not stay locked? I don't see how anything could flex as the weight/force is put into the ground. Dakine Sequence { 20D | Sigma 10-20 f/4| Tamron 17-35 f/2.8 | Tamron 55-200 f/4 | 3 Vivitar 285HVs | 3 Pocket Wizards }
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bieber Goldmember 1,992 posts Joined Dec 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL More info | Mar 31, 2007 23:07 | #18 I'm not sure exactly, but the Manfrotto page says 1kg. It'll probably hold more, but that's what they're saying to be safe, so I'd stay within it. If it fails while holding more than that, they're not liable for anything. EOS 20D w/ BG-E2 grip
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Mar 31, 2007 23:41 | #19 I don't see what could happen if it fails. You don't let a traditional monopod stand up without holding it yourself, so it's not like it would fall over. Dakine Sequence { 20D | Sigma 10-20 f/4| Tamron 17-35 f/2.8 | Tamron 55-200 f/4 | 3 Vivitar 285HVs | 3 Pocket Wizards }
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SkipD Cream of the Crop  20,476 posts Likes: 165 Joined Dec 2002 Location: Southeastern WI, USA More info | Apr 01, 2007 06:40 | #20 Stressing the clamps beyond their design limits could cause them to slip more often or possibly even break if you attempt to tighten them enough to hold more than the design limits. It's a very good idea to stay well within published specifications when choosing things like this. Skip Douglas
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Apr 01, 2007 12:12 | #21 With my 20D, I could just use it with my 55-200 (all plastic, weighs nothing), and my video camera. Then I'll just use my tripod with big L lenses for surfing. Dakine Sequence { 20D | Sigma 10-20 f/4| Tamron 17-35 f/2.8 | Tamron 55-200 f/4 | 3 Vivitar 285HVs | 3 Pocket Wizards }
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DC9 Senior Member  301 posts Joined Nov 2004 Location: Somewhere Over America More info | Apr 01, 2007 16:05 | #22 The words “cheap” and “camera” don’t go together either.  I have the Gitzo GM-2560T Traveler and while it isn’t cheap it has been a really great monopod for the backpack and traveling. It is lightweight, compact and sturdy. When I’m working out of the car then I use a Gitzo G1558 once again a great monopod for what I’m using it for. Lightweight, massive and sturdy.
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Apr 01, 2007 18:59 | #23 hahaha... unfortunately. Maybe I'll get one of those someday. 14-56" would be nice. Dakine Sequence { 20D | Sigma 10-20 f/4| Tamron 17-35 f/2.8 | Tamron 55-200 f/4 | 3 Vivitar 285HVs | 3 Pocket Wizards }
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tkoutdoor Goldmember  1,874 posts Joined Sep 2007 Location: Feeding my camera somewhere in Western Washington More info | Jun 16, 2008 15:04 | #24 dirt lover wrote in post #2963452  Thanks for the links. I saw that first one earlier today. That's a good idea. I could probably make something like that. The ground padding pod is cool, but it's not tall enough for what I need. That would be good up in a tree or on a rock. edit: I meant short to fit in or on my backpack easily if you didn't get that. Take a shovel! You can make the ground whatever height you need! Canon ~ 7D, 1D MkIIn, 5D, 20D, 10D, 100-400L IS, 70-200 2.8L IS, 24-105 f4L IS, 17-40 f4L, 135mm f2L, 85mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4, 50mm 2.5 macro, Ext. tubes, TC's 1.4 & 2.0, Feisol 3441-S CF Tpod, Gitzo Traveler Mpod, Acratech ballhead, 550EX, 200EG bag, Epson Pro 3800 printer.
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JohnJ80 Cream of the Crop  5,442 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2006 More info | Jun 16, 2008 16:23 | #25 DocFrankenstein wrote in post #2958250 I want world peace...
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tkoutdoor Goldmember 1,874 posts Joined Sep 2007 Location: Feeding my camera somewhere in Western Washington More info | Jun 16, 2008 20:13 | #26 dirt lover wrote in post #2968198 hahaha... unfortunately. Maybe I'll get one of those someday. 14-56" would be nice. I just ordered one today. I've been looking at that myself for the past 3 weeks. When I found one at less than 15 inches and 11 oz. I thought that would be the perfect complement to my IS lenses when backpacking. I may never pull it out, but at that size and weight it won't bother me. Adorama has em for a good price. Canon ~ 7D, 1D MkIIn, 5D, 20D, 10D, 100-400L IS, 70-200 2.8L IS, 24-105 f4L IS, 17-40 f4L, 135mm f2L, 85mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4, 50mm 2.5 macro, Ext. tubes, TC's 1.4 & 2.0, Feisol 3441-S CF Tpod, Gitzo Traveler Mpod, Acratech ballhead, 550EX, 200EG bag, Epson Pro 3800 printer.
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