monopod---40d and 100-400

I just purchased a Manfrotto 681B... Here...

Technical Details
Robust three-section black anodized aluminum monopod
Sure rubber grip with wrist carrying strap
Quick-action lever leg lock system with 45-degree flip
Large 2.3-inch camera/head platform with plastic cover
26.4-pound maximum load, 63.4-inches maximum height

this quick release is confusing me.

is the quick release just go to from monopod to tripod?

Zebceponaf wrote in post #6161302
ok I just watched the little intro clip and all I have to say is: LOL. That looks awkard as hell, let alone completely absurd.

you must have watched that crazy carry on thing they have, go into the site and look at the actual monopods as well as tripods...they are high quality stuff for very reasonable prices...

tomdlgns wrote in post #6162178
this quick release is confusing me.

is the quick release just go to from monopod to tripod?

you have a quick release plate on the bottom of your camera, and/or on the tripod ring on your 100-400.

Then on your monopod and tripod, you have a head that will take a quick release plate. Eg for the monopod, a 234RC tilt head, and for a tripod, a 486RC2 or 488RC2. Then you can just click the camera onto the head and it'll stay put. to release it just flip a lever and take it off.

A lot quicker than screwing it on/off all the time

If you want light weight try the Bogen Digi 676B. It's extremely light for an aluminum monopod and very sturdy.

I use it with 1D MK II 70-200, 300 f4 and even the 300 f2.8.

I may upgrade to a beefier one for the 300 f2.8 but for the other lenses, this one is more than enough.

It's really cheap too.

I use a Giottos with my 40d and 70-200 L, fantastic monopod, great quality.

4x4rock wrote in post #6162960
If you want light weight try the Bogen Digi 676B. It's extremely light for an aluminum monopod and very sturdy.

I use it with 1D MK II 70-200, 300 f4 and even the 300 f2.8.

I may upgrade to a beefier one for the 300 f2.8 but for the other lenses, this one is more than enough.

It's really cheap too.

that's what i used. the great things about that monopod are it's cheap ($30) and light so it'll probably be with you when you need it.

i now use ........

http://cgi.ebay.com …Q_trksidZp1742.​m153.l1262

it costs more but is as light, shorter and is stiffer. great monopod.

ed rader

I went with a 680B combined with a 3229 swivel head, and it's worked quite well so far, though I haven't used it on any "really big" glass. My other tripods are set up for RC2 plates, so it made sense to keep with one system.

The 680 is probably bigger than I currently need, but I've also used it as a hiking staff, and it's held solid, with no slipping or movement when I put some weight on it.

Zebceponaf wrote in post #6161302
ok I just watched the little intro clip and all I have to say is: LOL. That looks awkard as hell, let alone completely absurd.

Yeah, but she looks great in that skirt...

The 680/681 monopods from Manfrotto are beasts.

My 681 is now probably overkill for my stuff, but it is very solid and sturdy. I can put my whole weight on it without it bending or moving.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=556818

Manfrotto 679B with a Manfrotto 488RC4 head here. Seems solid and has decent load capacity. and it is fairly cheap. Feisol was another choice since they are well received overall for support.

I use the Manfrotto 3245 Monopod w/3229 Tilt Head QR. Once you get used to this monopod's "auto" feature, it's rather hard to get used to other models. I then use the Gitzo GM-3550 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Monopod with the same head when using outdoors as in hiking, etc. with a steel spike at the tip -- as my hiking stick, monopod, AND as self defensive weapon just in case...

SYS wrote in post #6169442
I use the Manfrotto 3245 Monopod w/3229 Tilt Head QR. Once you get used to this monopod's "auto" feature, it's rather hard to get used to other models. I then use the Gitzo GM-3550 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Monopod with the same head when using outdoors as in hiking, etc. with a steel spike at the tip -- as my hiking stick, monopod, AND as self defensive weapon just in case...

what is the auto feature?

tomdlgns wrote in post #6184452
what is the auto feature?

It's the grip-action release that allows the upper section to be adjusted 19" up or down. Just squeeze the grip to go up or down and let it go to lock. It's fantastic for those, like me, who need to instantly adjust the height of the monopod all the time while shooting. Once you get used to this mechanism, it's hard to use the regular kinds. If I hadn't used it as a hiking stick -- which it's NOT designed to -- then I probably didn't have to get an exact replacement.