Monopod suggestions

I'm looking for a cheap monopod for sports use. I'd also consider the fancy heads that swivel and can shoot portrait or landscape if they're priced reasonably. I'd prefer to spend under $50 for the whole thing if possible. Any suggestions? Thanks!

I use a Manfrotto 679B monopod with a 234 tilt head. It is very stable and easy to use. I think the monopod was about $50 and $20 more for the head.

felixapproach wrote in post #10591830
I use a Manfrotto 679B monopod with a 234 tilt head. It is very stable and easy to use. I think the monopod was about $50 and $20 more for the head.

I use the same setup with good results. Any of the Manfrotto's are good - the 679,680, or 681. Although, with the gear you have, and wanting it for sports, I don't really see the need for one.

crn3371 wrote in post #10591859
I use the same setup with good results. Any of the Manfrotto's are good - the 679,680, or 681. Although, with the gear you have, and wanting it for sports, I don't really see the need for one.

Sorry haven't updated it yet I picked up a Sigma 70-200 EX today. =D

Nice lens. Using the tripod collar with the Sigma you won't have to worry about a special head to rotate to portrait position.

I was thinking something more along these lines: http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Sanford_TRAILB​LAZRV.html and I'd want a good tilt head to go with it. Thanks for the note about the rotating collar, I didn't even think about that.

I'm sure it would work, but at that price it's probably a little on the flimsy side.

Here's one similar to what your looking at but it only costs $ 10.00.

http://www.radioshack.​com …dex.jsp?product​Id=2850678

My recommendation would be to spend the $ 10. It's a cheap experiment to see if you would really use it that much. If so, then go for a better one.

Spending $ 10 might save you a bundle.

I have one, but it's usually always in the trunk of my car.

Here's some added thoughts:

http://www.nikonians.o​rg/monopods/what_monop​od_3.html

Thanks, I checked the tech specs but it doesn't say what size thread the mount screw is. Do you know what tilt heads would fit on that?

RayHff wrote in post #10595532
Here's one similar to what your looking at but it only costs $ 10.00.

http://www.radioshack.​com …dex.jsp?product​Id=2850678

My recommendation would be to spend the $ 10. It's a cheap experiment to see if you would really use it that much. If so, then go for a better one.

Spending $ 10 might save you a bundle.

I have one, but it's usually always in the trunk of my car.

Here's some added thoughts:

http://www.nikonians.o​rg/monopods/what_monop​od_3.html

1/4" - 20

Try it without a head.

You might find out you don't prefer a monopod at all.

If you do, then you can make a tangible investment in one.