Rongnongno wrote:
A mono-pod is just a support (no tree, no wall to lean upon, anything). You can do whatever you want and attach anything to it, it will never replace a tripod. The tilt, and swivel you are talking about is not quite the same as using a ball head.
I added a ball head. I I keep the ball head tightened only so much as to use it as a fluid head. I have a Sirius and a Velbon mono-pod. They both use the same ball head.
Thanks. This is why I post on this site you folks have never steered me wrong. Obviously you haven't had any issues using the ball, based on what I've been reading the ball is not as stable as the pan. I guess if you don't tighten either on enough a mishap will happen.