Monopod
Apr 15, 2015 05:18:24 #
Shoot with Nikon D7100 with Tamron 150-600 lens. About 4 LBS. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Hopefullly under 50.00 with no ball head.
Apr 15, 2015 09:30:18 #
gmichaelbeach
Loc: Connecticut
avemal wrote:
Shoot with Nikon D7100 with Tamron 150-600 lens. About 4 LBS. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Hopefullly under 50.00 with no ball head.
I am facing exactly the same dilemma. I use a Manfrotto 294 Monopod Model # mm294A4 but it only has a mounting screw at the top. I want to mount a head on it (probably an inexpensive, but weight sufficient ball head.) Mind if I "tag along" on your post?
Michael
Apr 15, 2015 09:41:29 #
No matter which monopod and or ball head your select, it must be capable of supporting 1 1/2 to twice the total weight of your camera and heaviest lens.
There has been hundreds of discussions on this subject and I wold suggest that you use the search function to determine which is best for you.
There has been hundreds of discussions on this subject and I wold suggest that you use the search function to determine which is best for you.
Apr 15, 2015 11:54:17 #
Apr 15, 2015 11:55:06 #
Apr 15, 2015 14:42:17 #
avemal wrote:
Shoot with Nikon D7100 with Tamron 150-600 lens. About 4 LBS. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Hopefullly under 50.00 with no ball head.
A ball head is pretty much a waste of money on a monopod with ANY lens, and absolutely a waste with a long lens that has a tripod collar. You need a simple tilt head on a monopod as "portrait" mode will be attained via the tripod collar rotation, and "panning" is done with the monopod itself.
Any monopod with a load rating of 11 pounds or more will safely handle your setup. A tilt head from Manfrotto, RRS, Kirk or Shoot will work extremely well with the tripod and they are all lightweight, but the prices will vary by a lot between them.
Apr 16, 2015 07:17:54 #
MT Shooter wrote:
A ball head is pretty much a waste of money on a m... (show quote)
Shooter is right. I have a Manfrotto monopod that came with the tilt head and thought a ball head would be good so I put one on, tried it and immediately took it off and went back to the tilt head. YMMV but I don't think it will.
Apr 16, 2015 07:29:59 #
gmichaelbeach wrote:
I am facing exactly the same dilemma. I use a Manfrotto 294 Monopod Model # mm294A4 but it only has a mounting screw at the top. I want to mount a head on it (probably an inexpensive, but weight sufficient ball head.) Mind if I "tag along" on your post?
Michael
Michael
Forgive me, but I don't see the problem with the 294. I find it to be an outstanding unit.
Apr 16, 2015 08:26:58 #
Since you have a monopod,I went to Walmart and in the gun dept., they have a gun monopod for $10. It has a Vee screw head. Undo it and put it on your monopod. Throw the monopod (Walmart's) away.
I also use a Targus monopod that Walmart has in the camera dept. $15 and it does reasonably well as a walking stick and with the Vee gun monopod.
I use it for both the 100-400 L and a 150-600 Tamron as well for the SX50 with this set up.
I also use a Targus monopod that Walmart has in the camera dept. $15 and it does reasonably well as a walking stick and with the Vee gun monopod.
I use it for both the 100-400 L and a 150-600 Tamron as well for the SX50 with this set up.
Apr 16, 2015 09:23:26 #
Can't even imaging why you would want anything except the monopod. I like it to be as light weight as possible, strong, and quick and easy to adjust up and down in length as possible. Much of the time I use it as a walking stick. When shooting I make the adjustments or lean the monopod. Just spend the money on the stick and get a good one.
Apr 16, 2015 09:29:26 #
When I fist started with a monopod, I used a 1/4 flat aluminum plate 2 inches by 3 inches drilled and tapped for 1/4-20 mounted to the top of the monopod. I would just set my camera/lens/tripod collar on it and use as a brace tilting up or down as needed with my left hand gripping the plate/camera connection.
I was one of the first ones to use a Manfro 685b one hand adjustable ( from the top) monopod - and recommend that today. From there I graduated to a Manfro 234rc and from there to a video fluid head. ( forget ball heads) If you got your lens to do fast action wildlife, and you are serious about your images - this is the set up you should be using. This monopod with a 234rc is about $230 - with a used fluid head more.
I was one of the first ones to use a Manfro 685b one hand adjustable ( from the top) monopod - and recommend that today. From there I graduated to a Manfro 234rc and from there to a video fluid head. ( forget ball heads) If you got your lens to do fast action wildlife, and you are serious about your images - this is the set up you should be using. This monopod with a 234rc is about $230 - with a used fluid head more.
Apr 16, 2015 09:33:11 #
You could always go to a local camera shop and try out some monopods to see what would work best for you.
Apr 16, 2015 09:33:48 #
Leon S wrote:
Can't even imaging why you would want anything except the monopod. I like it to be as light weight as possible, strong, and quick and easy to adjust up and down in length as possible. Much of the time I use it as a walking stick. When shooting I make the adjustments or lean the monopod. Just spend the money on the stick and get a good one.
Have you EVER shot with a big long lens?? - over 4lbs??
Apr 16, 2015 09:44:38 #
imagemeister wrote:
Have you EVER shot with a big long lens?? - over 4lbs??
No. The heaviest I use with a monopod is either the Nikon 80-200 f2.8 or the Nikon 300 f4. I have shot the Tamron 150-600 and decided it to heavy for me to handle with a monopod. If I ever buy one I would either sand bag it or use a tripod. I have trouble walking so I have to limit the weight I carry when out and about.
Apr 16, 2015 10:09:18 #
MT Shooter wrote:
A ball head is pretty much a waste of money on a m... (show quote)
Amen to the above ball head adds nothing of value
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