Ball head for Monopod
Jan 1, 2020 17:56:36 #
Les Brown wrote:
About 7.5 pounds. D7200, lens, filters, and 1.4 te teconverter at times.
Okay, an Oben mini will not work as they are only spec'd at 6.6 Lbs.
Jan 1, 2020 18:09:16 #
Les Brown wrote:
I'm looking for advice for good ball head, or tilt head for a monopod that will stand up to a Nikon 200-500 lens with my D7200. Advice appreciated.
I use a Sirui L-20S; same tilt portion as the L-10 but has a panning base. I like the panning base because I use it on a monopod with legs, and prefer to let the rotation be at the head versus the base.
I also use a Desmond DMH-1 ($37), which is just the tilt portion, and I've added a DAC-X1 arca clamp ($15) to the top. This can be screwed onto the monopod, or clamped into a panning clamp. You can get the DMH-2 which is similar but includes the clamp for $60.
I prefer the Sirui, it has a better clamp and smoother friction adjustment.
Jan 2, 2020 03:18:24 #
Steve Perry a wildlife photographer has been touting this product. I don't own it but thinking seriously of purchasing not a $100 but around $200 for Wemberly product that is pretty reasonable
https://backcountrygallery.com/is-this-the-best-monopod-head-ever/
https://backcountrygallery.com/is-this-the-best-monopod-head-ever/
Jan 2, 2020 03:34:14 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
I've used a Manfrotto Pistol -Grip head for years. Also , now have a Gimble head for tripod use.
Jan 2, 2020 05:34:00 #
cmc4214
Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
Steve Perry does a nice review on the wimberly monogimbal at https://backcountrygallery.com/is-this-the-best-monopod-head-ever/ $179 at B&H
Jan 2, 2020 05:35:27 #
asaya wrote:
Steve Perry a wildlife photographer has been touting this product. I don't own it but thinking seriously of purchasing not a $100 but around $200 for Wemberly product that is pretty reasonable
https://backcountrygallery.com/is-this-the-best-monopod-head-ever/
https://backcountrygallery.com/is-this-the-best-monopod-head-ever/
This is exactly what I was gonna tout. The Wimberly Monogimbal. I think it’s around $180 but it’s a great piece of equipment. Much better than a ball head for that big lens.
Jan 2, 2020 06:00:05 #
I’ve been pretty satisfied with the Desmond DMH-2, a RRS knockoff. $60 on Amazon with arca clamp. They claim a 22lb. capacity. The interesting thing about this is that the base is square and sized to fit a clamp as well, although i have not used it as such.
I did replace the clamp with an RRS lever clamp, which would hike the price, of course.
I did replace the clamp with an RRS lever clamp, which would hike the price, of course.
Jan 2, 2020 06:05:24 #
I bought the Wimberley MH 100 gimbal head and have found it to be the best monopod head I have tried and I have tried some of the cheaper heads and there is no comparison. Check out backcountry gallery he did a review on utube
Jan 2, 2020 06:47:17 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Les Brown wrote:
I'm looking for advice for good ball head, or tilt head for a monopod that will stand up to a Nikon 200-500 lens with my D7200. Advice appreciated.
Not a good idea. Especially for a long lens, NOT RECOMMENDED.
Jan 2, 2020 06:57:35 #
Longshadow wrote:
Agreed, I use a tilt only head. Simpler.
Me also. I use aRRS. TILTmonopod head. Used it with a500 mm f/4 Nilotic lens
Jan 2, 2020 07:23:15 #
Jan 2, 2020 07:28:40 #
rstipe wrote:
Just curious, what is the point for a ball head on a monopod?
Exactly.
Yaw is just pivot,
Not much roll needed,
pitch would be the most adjusted,
which a tilt head would accomplish.
Jan 2, 2020 07:52:15 #
DaveJ
Loc: NE Missouri
I also use the Desmond DHH-2 with a arca clamp with great results. About $60 bucks. I bought based on a thread about 1 1/2 years ago on UHH and very glad for whoever recommended it.
Jan 2, 2020 08:31:58 #
scubadoc
Loc: Sarasota, FL
Les Brown wrote:
I'm looking for advice for good ball head, or tilt head for a monopod that will stand up to a Nikon 200-500 lens with my D7200. Advice appreciated.
Manfrotto 234RC is a simple tilt only head with Arca Swiss quick release mounting plate. $45 at B&H.
www.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F554098-REG%2FManfrotto_234RC_234RC_Swivel_Tilt_Head_for.html&usg=AOvVaw06MyWeQBjBAFFp2HwlmgrC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&ved=2ahUKEwi-3emFg-XmAhWCB50JHTgMCZ0QFjAIegQIARAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bhphotovideo.com%2Fc%2Fproduct%2F554098-REG%2FManfrotto_234RC_234RC_Swivel_Tilt_Head_for.html&usg=AOvVaw06MyWeQBjBAFFp2HwlmgrC
Jan 2, 2020 08:37:03 #
Steve Perry did a story about a head for a monopod. Sorry I don't know the particulars but it shouldn't be hard to track down.
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