Best head for monopod?
Mar 3, 2017 08:20:39 #
Donkas1946
Loc: Southern NH
Dan5000 wrote:
I have a 150 - 600 Sigma lens that I want to use on a monopod. What would be a good head to use with this combination. I'm interested in birds and wild life. Thanks.
Actually I use a manfrotto fluid head. Remove the handle Anita works quite well on a monopod. Very smooth tracking.
Mar 3, 2017 08:34:12 #
Dan5000 wrote:
I have a 150 - 600 Sigma lens that I want to use on a monopod. What would be a good head to use with this combination. I'm interested in birds and wild life. Thanks.
I have used quite a few tilt heads - but today I prefer a video fluid head for following action.
KingJoy makes impressively good stuff for the money - I use this - http://www.ebay.com/itm/KINGJOY-VT-2510-Video-Fluid-Dydraulic-Damping-Damper-Tripod-Ball-Head-/192020961090?hash=item2cb5575742:g:V~gAAOSwA3dYIC6q - and like it. Using with 300 2.8 W/ 1.4X, 100-300 f4 and 500 f8 mirror.
Mar 3, 2017 08:35:18 #
Mar 3, 2017 08:36:34 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Absolutely the BEST option! 
The man knows! And ditto for me.
Mar 3, 2017 08:41:51 #
temup wrote:
I use a Manfrotto 222c pistol grip sometimes with my 100-400, on my monopod. I had the quick release plate replace with a conversion kit to arcca swiss. I have no issues with this set up.
I have also used the #222 with a 300 2.8 W/2X and it was OK - but not that smooth for following action for me.
Mar 3, 2017 10:16:23 #
Safecracker349 wrote:
Really Right Stuff MH-01 or MH-02
the difference is lever or screw release.
I have and prefer the lever, it is faster way to release.
It is Tilt axis only, does everything I need.
the difference is lever or screw release.
I have and prefer the lever, it is faster way to release.
It is Tilt axis only, does everything I need.
My recommendation exactly. I prefer the screw release, just because I do, and I do have both. B&H now sells these so you can get them fairly quickly and with shipping included. Best of luck.
Mar 3, 2017 10:55:43 #
With my Sigma 150-600C I use a tri-pod and gimbal head. For me it is just too heavy and cumbersome to use a mono-pod and I just can't seem to get clear crisp images. I do however use an Induro monopod with a Manfrotto 496RC2 ball head on my Canon 7D MKII and a Tamron 70-200 2.8, with an extender which I find works quite well for me.
Mar 3, 2017 10:59:30 #
Mar 3, 2017 12:03:51 #
I,ve tried tilt and slide heads on my mono. I shoot wildlife and 90% are taken horizontal with a D7200 with Tamron 150/600 I prefer no head,. but thats just me.
Mar 3, 2017 13:20:27 #
temup
Loc: Northern Illinois
imagemeister wrote:
I have also used the #222 with a 300 2.8 W/2X and it was OK - but not that smooth for following action for me.
I agree I use it for larger animals Deer, Coyote, Herons, Sandhill cranes that are stationary and not moving fast. It does not work well for BIF
Mar 3, 2017 13:37:56 #
aggiedad
Loc: Corona, ca
I have a bento monopod with a tilting foot. It works very well without the use of a head, and I use the lens collar if I want to go vertical.
Mar 3, 2017 13:43:30 #
ballsafire
Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana
Dan5000 wrote:
I have a 150 - 600 Sigma lens that I want to use on a monopod. What would be a good head to use with this combination. I'm interested in birds and wild life. Thanks.
I would look at "BEIKE BK-03 Camera Tripod Ball Head Ballhead + Quick Release Plate 1/4" R5L3" on Ebay…..I just use a cheaper bald head as I don't do any birding and don't need heavy lenses for my monopod.
Mar 3, 2017 13:51:48 #
ballsafire
Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana
ballsafire wrote:
I would look at "BEIKE BK-03 Camera Tripod Ball Head Ballhead + Quick Release Plate 1/4" R5L3" on Ebay…..I just use a cheaper bald head as I don't do any birding and don't need heavy lenses for my monopod.
Or click this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEIKE-BK-03-Camera-Tripod-Ball-Head-Ballhead-Quick-Release-Plate-1-4-R5L3-/361808775913?hash=item543d7bcae9:g:rHIAAOSwpDdU3scK
Mar 3, 2017 15:13:26 #
al lehman
Loc: San jose, ca.
Dan5000 wrote:
I have a 150 - 600 Sigma lens that I want to use on a monopod. What would be a good head to use with this combination. I'm interested in birds and wild life. Thanks.
Others may feel differently, but I've put away the monopod for wildlife and either hand hold or use the tripod. I use the tripod far more than my monopod. My focus skills improved greatly moving to the tripod. However. I'm an old bugger and need every advantage. Good shooting...
Mar 3, 2017 18:15:00 #
al lehman wrote:
Others may feel differently, but I've put away the monopod for wildlife and either hand hold or use the tripod. I use the tripod far more than my monopod. My focus skills improved greatly moving to the tripod. However. I'm an old bugger and need every advantage. Good shooting...
I think you will find my facial stabilizers will help you - especially hand held and on a monopod ........
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