scubadoc wrote:
Regardless of what monopod you end up with I would also recommend the following: Wimberley MonoGimbal Head. this is an offset head with Arca-Swiss style clamp that you attach the rotating lens collar of your zoom lens to. It makes it extremely easy to rotate the camera body, makes it much easier to carry camera, lens and monopod, and INMHO, makes shooting with a large lens much easier, particularly for bird and wildlife photography.
2nd the Wimberley Monopod Head suggestion. Lightweight, well made & functional.