Topic: monopod recs

[stirinthesauce]

So, it's that time of year again, to give family member gift ideas.  Well, I'm tired of lugging around my tripod for everthing when a monopod could easily fit the bill for 60% of it.  So, I'm looking at monopods.  My question/s are this:

All my other stands, photo and taping are manfrotto's.  Should I stick with this or can I get more bang for the buck with another brand like giottos, etc..?

I would like to keep the cost under $100, preferrebly under $80, so that will factor into the decision. 

Fairly compact, a quick release head is a must as well as a swivel/tilt head.



Any recs to fit this bill?  There are a ton on bhphoto, but I want a hands on rec.  Thanks guys!

[cleantone]

I am also interested in hearing about Monopods. I've been meaning to get one for my Z1U.

[asmusu2]

I have bought a cheap 10$ monopod on ebay, with just a screw on top without any option of tilting or anything. Just a stick with a screw, it is 68" tall.

I am very happy about it, would just like it to 4" taller.

I have been taping a fiew shows in the crows with that.

Best wishes

Steen

[stirinthesauce]

I have bought a cheap 10$ monopod on ebay, with just a screw on top without any option of tilting or anything. Just a stick with a screw, it is 68" tall.

I am very happy about it, would just like it to 4" taller.

I have been taping a fiew shows in the crows with that.

Best wishes

Steen

thanks for the response.  I thought about that route but I need a pro monopod with ability to rotated the head both horizontaly and vertically for different shots.  I would consider this a biz expense as most of what I do is for future display so it's worth it to me to have a good one.  However, I do have a budget, which is under 100.  That's where the manufacturer names come into play.  Manfrottos are more expensive. 

[Teen Wolf Blitzer]

I bought this and I tell ya it is high quality.  Solid in every way.  I love it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200141507562

[it-goes-to-eleven]

I bought this and I tell ya it is high quality.  Solid in every way.  I love it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200141507562

Can't beat that price... seems like most monopods are way overpriced. I've been very happy with my dynatrans ebay mic stand.

I've used a buddy's monopod with a bogen quick action ball head and really liked it... I'm pretty sure it is the 3265.  I haven't used the smaller bogen ball heads.

[stirinthesauce]

I bought this and I tell ya it is high quality.  Solid in every way.  I love it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200141507562

Can't beat that price... seems like most monopods are way overpriced. I've been very happy with my dynatrans ebay mic stand.

I've used a buddy's monopod with a bogen quick action ball head and really liked it... I'm pretty sure it is the 3265.  I haven't used the smaller bogen ball heads.

That might be what I'm looking for.  Thanks!


I'll check that ebay one to when I get off work.

[wjlapier]

I use a Manfrotto 680B with an Acratech clamp.  I use Arca Swiss type plates for my camera and video camera.  My son has a 681B with a Manfrotto 3232 tiltable head for his spotting scope.  His monopod has a RRS clamp.  You don't need the Arca Type clamps to use these two monopods.  The 680B is more compact--about 24 inches.

680B
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?shs=Manfrotto+680B&ci=0&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t
681B
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5480-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_681B_681B_Monopod_Black_.html

Both less than $60.00

3232--~$21.00
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5498-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_3232_3232_Swivel_Tilt_Head.html

Acratech Clamp I use
http://acratech.net/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AOS&Product_Code=1141&Category_Code=QRC

RRS Clamp my sone uses
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/rrs/Itemdesc.asp?ic=B2%2DPro&eq=&Tp=

Are you using the Manfrotto quick release plates?   

[stirinthesauce]

Are you using the Manfrotto quick release plates?   

yes, but can't remember the model number, it's in my trunk.   Thanks for the links.  That's in my price range.

[calvinroots]

found the thread helpful...THANKS!

[stirinthesauce]

ended up getting a manfrotto monopod.  Loving it!

[phanophish]

ended up getting a manfrotto monopod.  Loving it!

What head did you end up going with?

[stirinthesauce]

ended up getting a manfrotto monopod.  Loving it!

What head did you end up going with?

I decided I don't need two heads, so I just swap out my manfrotto ball head w/ quick release between the two (tripod and monopod).

[BJ]

ended up getting a manfrotto monopod.  Loving it!

What head did you end up going with?

I decided I don't need two heads, so I just swap out my manfrotto ball head w/ quick release between the two (tripod and monopod).

do you have the same ball head shown above in this thread?  thats what I use on my tripod (except mine is green)..but i am not sure if I would like that on a monopod.  If you do have the same one...how do you like it on the mono?

[stirinthesauce]

No, not the one above, though it does look mighty nice.  Mighty spendy too 

My head is a manfrotto 484RC2
Tripod is manfrotto 190XDB
Monopod is manfrotto 680b