I need a head... which 1 should I get? (Page 2): I will be the devils advocate here and say that I have used a Slik pistol grip ballhead on monopods forever.... very stable for all but...

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

bellgamin wrote:

For my monopod --- which head is better: tilt or ball?

NOTE: I seek whichever type of head offers the better combination of:
(a) simplicity of operation,
&
(b) mechanical advantage for supporting weight.

==>Aloha from Hawaii 😇

I will be the devils advocate here and say that I have used a Slik pistol grip ballhead on monopods forever.... very stable for all but the longest lenses; operate with one hand for target acquisition and composition while leaving other hand free to operate the controls. my keepers improved 100 % using this setup. Yes, the naysayers will be out in full force but try it before you diss it.... Bob

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

BHC wrote:

It's really a shame. You probably could have made... (show quote)

It should be obvious that a monopod can be used in virtually any position, not just on the ground, and that a ball head can usually be adjusted accordingly. The common sense part comes in knowing you need to hold the camera properly when the ball is loose. See the two posts above.

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

Tilt. You need a stable, fixed platform for a ball head to work. By its very nature, to rotate a monopod, you just turn left or right.

What does the manufacture of your monopod offer? Which monopod do you have?

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

bellgamin wrote:

For my monopod --- which head is better: tilt or ball?

NOTE: I seek whichever type of head offers the better combination of:
(a) simplicity of operation,
&
(b) mechanical advantage for supporting weight.

==>Aloha from Hawaii 😇

Heads are like buying shoes, until you try them on, you will not know. If you don't have a camera store to go to, call customer service at B&H or Adorama for advice. You will get too many suggestions to do you any good here.

Brent Rowlett Loc: Atlanta, GA

A heavy duty ball head is far more versatile for adjusting perspective with wide angle lenses and fast with adjustments.

I recommend Kirk and The Right Stuff heads—expensive but well worth the investment.

pahtspix

For a monopod, go with a tilt-head only with an ARCA type quick release clamp for your lens or camera body..Make sure that the MOUNT will NOT come loose from the Monopod!

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I use a tilt head. Elevation only.

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Tronjo Loc: Canada, BC

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

Tilt. You need a stable, fixed platform for a ball head to work. By its very nature, to rotate a monopod, you just turn left or right.

the f/stops here Loc: New Mexico

Tilt works best with a monopod. I recommend the Really Right Stuff tilt head and the arca mount attaches directly to the lens.

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

bellgamin wrote:

For my monopod --- which head is better: tilt or ball?

NOTE: I seek whichever type of head offers the better combination of:
(a) simplicity of operation,
&
(b) mechanical advantage for supporting weight.

==>Aloha from Hawaii 😇

A tilt head is more appropriate for a monopod but, I find that a head is not necessary. I have an Acro Swiss QR plate mounted on top of my monopod and an L-bracket on my camera to allow me to quickly switch from a horizontal to vertical format. If you must have a head, get a tilt head and use a L-bracket configuration so you can switch your camera's position.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

bellgamin wrote:

For my monopod --- which head is better: tilt or ball?

NOTE: I seek whichever type of head offers the better combination of:
(a) simplicity of operation,
&
(b) mechanical advantage for supporting weight.

==>Aloha from Hawaii 😇

Whatever suits you the best! But that aside, a tilt head sometimes requires the use of both hands, which would be hard to do on a monopod, a ball head is much quicker and more flexible!

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

bellgamin wrote:

For my monopod --- which head is better: tilt or ball?

NOTE: I seek whichever type of head offers the better combination of:
(a) simplicity of operation,
&
(b) mechanical advantage for supporting weight.

==>Aloha from Hawaii ð

Pistol Grip Ballhead on a monopod.... Keep (2) velcro straps wrapped on pod to attach to fence post, rail etc... for greater versatility. IT WORKS for me.

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cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

On a monopod, I use an RRS tilt head. I consider a ball head on a monopod to be superfluous. I use a ball head on a tripod when not using a gimbal head. Best of luck!

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

cjc2 wrote:

On a monopod, I use an RRS tilt head. I consider a ball head on a monopod to be superfluous. I use a ball head on a tripod when not using a gimbal head. Best of luck!

Not to worry with heavy lenses or risk flopping around with a ball head.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1301063-REG/really_right_stuff_mh_01_lr_monopod_head_with_full_size.html

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

DaveO wrote:

Not to worry with heavy lenses or risk flopping around with a ball head.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1301063-REG/really_right_stuff_mh_01_lr_monopod_head_with_full_size.html

.......flopping around with a ball head??????????