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    #31
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    Think out of the box, as the monopod will be on the floor and the weight transmitted vertically, If you have a panning head, what about something like this to attach to the monopod.

    TMC Aluminium Handlebar Mount. This fantastic mount is super lightweight and super strong compared to standard plastic mounts. Handlebar mount x1. Allen key x1. CNC Machined 6061 T6 Aluminum.


    married up to a clamp.
    Canon 1DX, 50D, EF500 F4.0 L, EF100-400 f/4.5-5.6L I , EF100-400 f/4.5-5.6L II, EF70-200 f/2.8L II, EF180 f3.5L Macro, EF 24-105 f/4L, EF17-40 f/4L, EF2.0X III, EF1.4X III, 430EX II, MR-14EX...

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      #32
      Re: Monopod

      I know they are silly money, but I use both of these on my feisol monopod for mounting the 500, the feisol PB-70 and the RRS head. It means they stay level and cannot fall over like a ball.



      I got the monopod and RRS head second hand and at a steal, I could sell the head alone for more than what I paid for the lot, I added the panning base under the head, as good as a ball head without the grief.
      Last edited by TonyT; 26-01-2017, 14:15.
      Canon 1DX, 50D, EF500 F4.0 L, EF100-400 f/4.5-5.6L I , EF100-400 f/4.5-5.6L II, EF70-200 f/2.8L II, EF180 f3.5L Macro, EF 24-105 f/4L, EF17-40 f/4L, EF2.0X III, EF1.4X III, 430EX II, MR-14EX...

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        #33
        Re: Monopod

        The RRS is out of the window price wise ,but there are some good Chinese clones on e.bay .

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          #34
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          Yes I have seen them, I don't know what they are like quality wise though, some of the stuff is great. Have the odd bit of sunphoto? And from what I have read Sirui isn't bad, Benro are good.

          Manfrotto do a similar one that is on the pod I sent Nat. I used to use it with my 100-400 and 70-200 and it was fine, didn't shift when I didn't want it to and was smooth enough.

          I must admit at being an RRS fan and when I saw mine being sadly sold in an estate sale, I lept at it.
          Last edited by TonyT; 26-01-2017, 18:22.
          Canon 1DX, 50D, EF500 F4.0 L, EF100-400 f/4.5-5.6L I , EF100-400 f/4.5-5.6L II, EF70-200 f/2.8L II, EF180 f3.5L Macro, EF 24-105 f/4L, EF17-40 f/4L, EF2.0X III, EF1.4X III, 430EX II, MR-14EX...

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            #35
            Re: Monopod

            Will let you know how I get on with the Monopod. I am sure this will be more useful and used more often than my heavy Giottos tripod.
            Last edited by Nathaniel; 27-01-2017, 23:17.
            Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

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            North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

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              #36
              Re: Monopod

              I have now received the Manfrotto 680B from Tony and the main thing I like about it is that it is so light weight. As I am weight conscious as most members know this is a real delight for me even to carry it in one hand. So watch this space!
              Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

              www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

              North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

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                #37
                Re: Monopod

                Hi Nat pleased you obtained the Manfrotto 680B,sure the 678 folding base feet would work for you especially in confined areas.
                Tucking up under the Monopod they can be utilised as required inturn giving you the stability similar to a tripod.
                GEORGE.
                CANON 2000D CANON 70D CANON 100-400MML MK1 CANON70-200MML F4 USM CANON 17-85 IS USM CANON SPEEDLITE 550EX CANON SPEEDLITE 270EX

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                  #38
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                  Thank you George.
                  Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

                  www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

                  North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

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                    #39
                    Re: Monopod

                    Just thought I'd let the members know that I used my Monopod for the first time in taking pictures of the stained glass windows shown in the thread "specialist" subjects- Pantasaph Friary. It was rock steady with the camera and there was no camera shake, no nothing. I have an excellent Giottos tripod but I am sure I will be using the monopod quite often in certain situations.
                    Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

                    www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

                    North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

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                      #40
                      Re: Monopod

                      Originally posted by Nathaniel View Post
                      Just thought I'd let the members know that I used my Monopod for the first time in taking pictures of the stained glass windows shown in the thread "specialist" subjects- Pantasaph Friary. It was rock steady with the camera and there was no camera shake, no nothing. I have an excellent Giottos tripod but I am sure I will be using the monopod quite often in certain situations.

                      Dare I say, to somebody I don't know in person, 'great minds...' as I was just about to put a post on here asking what your early impressions of the monopod were - I'm considering getting one for the big trip, later this year.

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                        #41
                        Re: Monopod

                        Lawsyd, I Use a Carbon Fibre Feisol one, there are a wide range of makes to choose from, as said items like Manfrotto etc are very very good, topped off with a decent head and they are invaluable, but buy a decent one and it will last you for life. The Manfrotto that Nat has originally could have a warranty as long as 10 years, says it all really.
                        You can also get belt holsters to put them in, if anything I find that the biggest problem with them at shows etc, it is where to put it when not in use... Though camera bags often have holders in them......
                        My 500mm is ok as that stays clamped to it and rests over a shoulder with the monopod in my hand balancing it..... If that makes sense.
                        Last edited by TonyT; 08-02-2017, 19:50.
                        Canon 1DX, 50D, EF500 F4.0 L, EF100-400 f/4.5-5.6L I , EF100-400 f/4.5-5.6L II, EF70-200 f/2.8L II, EF180 f3.5L Macro, EF 24-105 f/4L, EF17-40 f/4L, EF2.0X III, EF1.4X III, 430EX II, MR-14EX...

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                          #42
                          Re: Monopod

                          Thanks for your comment, TonyT.

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                            #43
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                            Sorry about the name gaff, damn auto spell corrector strikes again..

                            Forgot to add when buying, think about what you are going use it for both now and possibly in the future, and work out the weight capacity you need when choosing.
                            Canon 1DX, 50D, EF500 F4.0 L, EF100-400 f/4.5-5.6L I , EF100-400 f/4.5-5.6L II, EF70-200 f/2.8L II, EF180 f3.5L Macro, EF 24-105 f/4L, EF17-40 f/4L, EF2.0X III, EF1.4X III, 430EX II, MR-14EX...

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                              #44
                              Re: Monopod

                              Originally posted by TonyT View Post
                              Sorry about the name gaff, damn auto spell corrector strikes again..

                              Forgot to add when buying, think about what you are going use it for both now and possibly in the future, and work out the weight capacity you need when choosing.
                              Weight will be an important factor. In May, the monopod has to take it's chances along with clothes for 2 weeks in Africa (so it needs to be lightweight for airline baggage allowance purposes); then it still has to be lightweight on my return for walking the hills & fells of Northern England.

                              PS - Don't worry about the name - I've been called an awful lot worse, in the last few days, on another photographic forum.

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                                #45
                                Re: Monopod

                                It is an excellent investment.
                                Canon 6D; Canon 760D;Canon G15;Canon 40mm f2.8(Pancake);Canon 50mm f1.8(ii); Canon 17mm-40mm f4L;Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM;Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 STM lens;Canon 24mm-105mmf4L IS;Canon 70-300mm f4-f5.6 L IS USM;Kenko 1.4x HD TC;Canon 430EX ii flash;Giottos tripod;Manfretto monopod;Cokin P filters + bits and pieces!

                                www.flickr.com/photos/nathaniel3390

                                North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

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