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Gear / Technical Help => Photo / Video Recording => Topic started by: stirinthesauce on November 30, 2007, 09:04:00 AM
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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 $80, so that will factor into the decision.
Fairly compact, a quick release head is a must as well as a swivel/tilt head.
Any recs to fit this bill? There are a ton on bhphoto, but I want a hands on rec. Thanks guys!
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I am also interested in hearing about Monopods. I've been meaning to get one for my Z1U.
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I have bought a cheap 10$ 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
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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.
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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
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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.
(http://home.wi.rr.com/n9uur/images/t-head.gif)
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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.
(http://home.wi.rr.com/n9uur/images/t-head.gif)
That might be what I'm looking for. Thanks!
I'll check that ebay one to when I get off work.
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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?
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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.
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found the thread helpful...THANKS!
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ended up getting a manfrotto monopod. Loving it!
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ended up getting a manfrotto monopod. Loving it!
What head did you end up going with?
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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).
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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?
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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
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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
yea, well, I stole the tripod/head from my brother. I let him borrow my 40d and lens on his trip to Europe, so i took his tripod, and haven't returned it, not sure when I will.
I was looking at that exact ball head for the monopod. Not really sure if I need to invest in the monopod right now, but I have been thinking about it for sports. however, $ is TIGHT!..and I DO become unemployed on Feb 28th. I have started applying for jobs again, I SHOULD have taken the offer in Nashville, but really didn't feel like a good fit at the time. ugg.. back to the photo talk!
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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
yea, well, I stole the tripod/head from my brother. I let him borrow my 40d and lens on his trip to Europe, so i took his tripod, and haven't returned it, not sure when I will.
I was looking at that exact ball head for the monopod. Not really sure if I need to invest in the monopod right now, but I have been thinking about it for sports. however, $ is TIGHT!..and I DO become unemployed on Feb 28th. I have started applying for jobs again, I SHOULD have taken the offer in Nashville, but really didn't feel like a good fit at the time. ugg.. back to the photo talk!
I like that ball head, nice and compact and sturdy. I opted for this one ratehr than one with a "handle" as I wanted a small footprint. It's strong, smooth and I like the quick release plate. I'm diggin on the monopod. Need some time off to go shoot again.
Just sold 2 framed prints this morning and have an order for another along with someone wanting to use the same image on a save the date invite. w00t! My biggest concern is the save the date. I could license a certain number of images to be used (probably around 250 since she expects about 175 there). Ideally, I would want to do the entire save the date invititation on media that I design to get all the money, plus, I wouldn't be sending the image to her but would have complete control over the use. Thoughts?