Monopod (Page 4): I don't know what your budget is but the manfrotto 685B is raised and lowered with a press of the trigger just below the grip as you step on the foot plate. No...

Charlie C Loc: North Liberty, IA

I don't know what your budget is but the manfrotto 685B is raised and lowered with a press of the trigger just below the grip as you step on the foot plate. No pressure clips to release makes it really fast to use.
I use a tilt head with Nikon's 70-200 and 200-500.
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/387806-REG/Manfrotto

tomad Loc: North Carolina

Below is an excellent cheap monopod in case you want to try one out but not sure how much you will use it. It's actually a very good monopod so it may be all you'd ever need...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/748515-REG/Polaroid_PLMON72_72_Aluminum_Photo_Video_Monopod.html/?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjwwtTmBRBqEiwA-b6c_-_zeiXVLlpXzuqWo-j_yXUU4IZeU1ANw3A9wNbNM2Ai90744RhiKxoClSsQAvD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=Y

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

cjc2 wrote:

The BEST available (and you will pay appropriately) is RRS along with Gitzo, IMHO. I am presently using a Gitzo Carbon Fiber model with an RRS Tilt Head and clamp. Twist locks may not be the easiest, but they are the strongest and best. Best of luck.

I got my top end Gitzo and RRS dual tilt head on eBay for about 2/3 of retail in excellent condition. Good deals can be found on eBay if you know what you want, it’s value and have some patience to keep watching...

kashka51

imagemeister wrote:

yes, they do -

Help with weight is what I am after

Kingman

Charlie C wrote:

I don't know what your budget is but the manfrotto 685B is raised and lowered with a press of the trigger just below the grip as you step on the foot plate. No pressure clips to release makes it really fast to use.
I use a tilt head with Nikon's 70-200 and 200-500.
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/387806-REG/Manfrotto

Looks just like the Amazon one....one of the manufacturers is making these for third party distribution.

gscharlach

I use the PROMASTER PROFESSIONAL MPV428+ CONVERTIBLE. It has detachable feet with ball base. Holds my D850 with a 150-600mm without a problem. Maximum load is 13lbs and the monopod weight is 1.5lbs. They also have the PROMASTER PROFESSIONAL MPV4328+ CONVERTIBLE. Its maximum load is 13lbs and the monopod weight is 2lbs. Both are very reasonable priced at 90.00 and 120.00.

https://www.promaster.com/Product/5619
https://www.promaster.com/Product/5612

kashka51

Thanks

kashka51

Thanks I will take a look

kashka51

Kingman wrote:

Looks just like the Amazon one....one of the manufacturers is making these for third party distribution.

OK

kashka51

Charlie C wrote:

I don't know what your budget is but the manfrotto 685B is raised and lowered with a press of the trigger just below the grip as you step on the foot plate. No pressure clips to release makes it really fast to use.
I use a tilt head with Nikon's 70-200 and 200-500.
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/387806-REG/Manfrotto

Thanks

Dikdik Loc: Winnipeg, Canada

RichardTaylor wrote:

I prefer monopods with flip locks, for the legs, as it means if your hands are wet it is easier to set up than if using twist locks.
I use Manfrotto monopods.

and really important if the weather is really cold...

Dik

srt101fan

kashka51 wrote:

I am looking for a reasonable monopod to support my Canon 80D and 150-600mm lens. I also would like some advice on using a ball head, gimbal head or just a tilt head. I really don't know much about this at all. There is so much out there i am at a loss. Thanks

Here are two links to past UHH discussions on monopods, ball heads and tilt heads:

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-554722-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-589982-1.html

You might want to look at these since they may have tidbits of info not addressed in the current discussion.

Feiertag Loc: British Columbia, Canada

Dikdik wrote:

and really important if the weather is really cold...

Dik

Most of the top notch tripods are twist lock. I have both kinds and prefer the twist.

Dikdik Loc: Winnipeg, Canada

Feiertag wrote:

Most of the top notch tripods are twist lock. I have both kinds and prefer the twist.

Sure... they would work well with mitts on, too.

Dik

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

For me, twist locks are easier since I don’t have to fumble for an lock/unlock lever. I also had lever locks break and parts (manfrotto) not available. Twist locks are easier to disassemble for monopod cleaning. Many flip locks are not adjustable.