Very small, very light monopod

Very small, very light monopod that's what I'm looking for. The Gitzo GM2561T seems the only decent choice but kind of expensive. Any other ideas?

how tall do you need this monopod to be? i have to say that i'm quite pleased with my induro cm25, but it's a bit short for anyone over 5'8.

jr_senator wrote in post #11195961
Very small, very light monopod that's what I'm looking for. The Gitzo GM2561T seems the only decent choice but kind of expensive. Any other ideas?

Consider this Induro carbon Monopod - CM24 - I am very happy with it - it is light, strong and the locks are very nice.
http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1288511​280&sr=8-3

The Induro CM25 is a bit smaller

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Carbon_8X_CM_S​eries.html

jr_senator wrote in post #11195961
Very small, very light monopod that's what I'm looking for. The Gitzo GM2561T seems the only decent choice but kind of expensive. Any other ideas?

I use the Gitzo GM2541 - it's a little longer when retracted but more rigid and supports a 1d xx body + 600 f4is without complaint.
They are very expensive but they are worth it! I would suggest the 4 leg section version as it's more rigid than the 6 and quicker to set up - I just wish they made 2 section monopods!

If you like hiking with your camera, take a look at the Leki Sierra Photo walking pole. It looks like a regular Leki pole with a grip and strap but it has a spiffy wooden knob at the end that unscrews from the top of the pole and reveals a tripod screw on which you can thread your camera.

I will be using the monopod with a G series sized camera. The Induro CM25 looks interesting. I still like the 3" shorter folded length and slightly less weight of the Gitzo GM2541 but $160 less for the CM25 is attractive and it certainly is small and light. Gotta think about this.

For a G series? Get a trekking pole.
REI Four Winds Travel Trekking Pole - 23" and around 4 oz. collapsed. (my luggage scale shows it at 4 oz., but that's not going to be very precise at that level. Well under 1/2 lb. anyhow.

Thanks Jon; hadn't seen that one.

Jon wrote in post #11207589
For a G series? Get a trekking pole.
REI Four Winds Travel Trekking Pole - 23" and around 4 oz. collapsed. (my luggage scale shows it at 4 oz., but that's not going to be very precise at that level. Well under 1/2 lb. anyhow.

Extends to 49".

After removing the rubber handle, will the metal piece sticking out at the top of the pole screw onto the camera?

Yep. Standard 1/4-20 thread. Most single trekking poles have that feature (not many of the "pairs" do though). This one's charm is that it's small enough to pack in the average suitcase.

Jon wrote in post #11210161
Yep. Standard 1/4-20 thread. Most single trekking poles have that feature (not many of the "pairs" do though). This one's charm is that it's small enough to pack in the average suitcase.

Cool! I didn't know that! Thanks!

after hearing that it's for a G-series even the cm25 could be overkill. a trekking pole should be enough for it though the cm25 would definitely be more flexible in case you wanted to use it for other purposes in the future.

jr_senator wrote in post #11207346
I will be using the monopod with a G series sized camera. The Induro CM25 looks interesting. I still like the 3" shorter folded length and slightly less weight of the Gitzo GM2541 but $160 less for the CM25 is attractive and it certainly is small and light. Gotta think about this.

Here is what I used with my G9 plus Canon flash (270EX and Canon wide angle and telephoto lenses on Lensmate adapters) Worked in the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce and Yosemite hiking. Water and dry hikes.

http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1288742​516&sr=8-1

Jon wrote in post #11207589
For a G series? Get a trekking pole.
REI Four Winds Travel Trekking Pole - 23" and around 4 oz. collapsed. (my luggage scale shows it at 4 oz., but that's not going to be very precise at that level. Well under 1/2 lb. anyhow.

Extends to 49".

Since the piano and light falloff from the SD990 flash make viewing of the dark bits a little difficult . . .