Monopod/Walking stick
Apr 22, 2015 09:57:55 #
drosegarden wrote:
I just looked at the page you linked and am thinking of getting this monopod. Do you use either the Oben-QRA-R2 quick release or the Oben VH-R2 tilt head with it?
I have the VH-R2 tilt head and it does come with a RP-20 quick release plate.
Apr 22, 2015 09:59:07 #
bruswen wrote:
I actually use a Manfrotto 234RC, I prefer the safety lock on it, it seems more secure to me, but the Oben VH-R2 is similar in size.
Thanks so much. I just looked online at the Manfrotto 234RC and it looks great.
Apr 22, 2015 10:43:19 #
I have two walking sticks that I've had for decades. Both have unscrewable tops that will take a camera. They are VERY lightweight. My problem with them was that I still couldn't hold them still. However, I recently bought a Benro monopod that has feet. It's nice to have that extra steadiness of the feet. I put my Sunpack head on it. Works well, but it's not perfect.
First of all, it's not a very good walking stick, although it's a lot easier to carry than a tripod because of the hand grip and wrist sling. The Sunpack head is a pistol grip, so that's good. However, I have difficulty with it not staying snug. On a recent 5-day trip I kept tightening it and then when I got home it wouldn't unscrew. I had to have my son take it apart for me.
First of all, it's not a very good walking stick, although it's a lot easier to carry than a tripod because of the hand grip and wrist sling. The Sunpack head is a pistol grip, so that's good. However, I have difficulty with it not staying snug. On a recent 5-day trip I kept tightening it and then when I got home it wouldn't unscrew. I had to have my son take it apart for me.
Apr 22, 2015 10:53:20 #
Japakomom wrote:
I have the VH-R2 tilt head and it does come with a RP-20 quick release plate.
I noticed that the 4 segment pod can go shorter and is less weight but the 5 segment is tempting. But I would get the swivel head with the quick disconnect, I think...
Apr 22, 2015 11:05:37 #
Japakomom wrote:
I have the VH-R2 tilt head and it does come with a RP-20 quick release plate.
Thank you. Now I just have to decide between the Oben 2500 and the Oben 2400 and between the Manfrotto 234RC and the VH-R2 Tilt head. I am 5'5" tall. Which monopod do you think would work best with that height? I noticed in the specs that the Oben 2500 is a little taller than the 2400.
Apr 22, 2015 11:13:33 #
drosegarden wrote:
Thank you. Now I just have to decide between the Oben 2500 and the Oben 2400 and between the Manfrotto 234RC and the VH-R2 Tilt head. I am 5'5" tall. Which monopod do you think would work best with that height? I noticed in the specs that the Oben 2500 is a little taller than the 2400.
Omigosh, we are both in the same predicament in trying to decide between those three and I am almost 5'4"! My main concern is getting as close to the ground as I can as I photograph flowers while hiking as well as landscapes the 2500 is a tad shorter, but the 2400 is lighter...
Apr 22, 2015 13:30:34 #
hikergal wrote:
Omigosh, we are both in the same predicament in trying to decide between those three
and I am almost 5'4"! My main concern is getting as close to the ground as I can as I photograph flowers while hiking as well as landscapes
the 2500 is a tad shorter, but the 2400 is lighter...
Let me know what you buy.
Apr 22, 2015 13:46:51 #
drosegarden wrote:
Thank you. Now I just have to decide between the Oben 2500 and the Oben 2400 and between the Manfrotto 234RC and the VH-R2 Tilt head. I am 5'5" tall. Which monopod do you think would work best with that height? I noticed in the specs that the Oben 2500 is a little taller than the 2400.
I have the 2500 and am 5'7". I would think you would be happy with either. It is a nice monopod.
Apr 22, 2015 16:57:36 #
Japakomom wrote:
I have the 2500 and am 5'7". I would think you would be happy with either. It is a nice monopod.
Thank you for all the help. I think I'm going to go for the 2500. It is slightly taller and collapses slightly smaller.
Apr 22, 2015 17:48:20 #
drosegarden wrote:
Thank you for all the help. I think I'm going to go for the 2500. It is slightly taller and collapses slightly smaller.
I think you will enjoy it. Be sure to share your photos from your adventures!
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