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Monopod
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:17 pm
by Dave McCormick
I am looking to get a good monopod if I can. I have noticed the limitations that a tripod can have. I don't want to spend too much, anything under £60-70. Any ideas? Just want it for my 400D and sigma 105mm to support it.
Re: Monopod
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:29 pm
by Rogerdodge
Dave
Manfrotto 679B - lightish, and only 3 sections, very sturdy. £35 E-Bay, £33 Warehouseexpress.co.uk
Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head - quick release, and very versatile. £28 E-Bay, and Warehouseexpress.co.uk
You could spend a lot more and go for Carbon Fibre - but I am not convinced that the weight saving is significant.
Roger
Re: Monopod
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:09 pm
by Shirley Roulston
I have just bought one from Argos I think £14, and its not rubbish, carbon shaft and very strong. Just the ticket I think.
Re: Monopod
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:30 pm
by Will
You dont really have to spend much on the monopod, spend it instead on a really good head. I use a lightweight Velbon 4000 UP (Unipod), £19.99 from morrisphoto in a fetching gold finish! I use a Manfrotto 222 Pistol Grip Head, £77 from Amazon. This head turns a cheap monopod into a very useable tool. Some carbon pods and the latest Neotec alone would cost more, and perform no better than that combo.
Re: Monopod
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:27 am
by Hamearis
Beware of cheapo monpod.
They telescope up when loaded.
Thats why their cheap.
Hamearis