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Yep after one of those I am!
I have had a look around and at the moment this:
http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/bypass/pid/3356?livid=107&lsf=107&child=2
seems to be a good pod -
8kg max load should see me fine with anything but a 400-500mm+ lens;
quick grip and foot action for adjusting the height and a grip lock - which I assume locks the pod gripper so that you can hold it firmly without the thing collapsing on you.
down sides:
min extensins is 10cm longer than the average manfrotto length;
average weight is also a little more
Considering the above the downsides don't seem like much on paper, but I would be interested in peoples views on them in the real world use.
Also this pod is likley to get used on walks and a walking stick - is it suitable for such abuse or do I need to look for one with a higher load capacity?
Also are there any other monopods people can recomend? I tried the gitzo website but I find their navigation and display a pain to understand.
My primary lenses use for this will be a canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS though I also intend to use it with [dream mode]a 300mm f2.8[dream mode].
edit - also I am looking at suitable heads for a monopod - my 322 is just too hands on a head to be of use here - so I looked at this one:
http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce/pid/2376?livid=107&lsf=107&child=1
with a quick release plate
I have had a look around and at the moment this:
http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/bypass/pid/3356?livid=107&lsf=107&child=2
seems to be a good pod -
8kg max load should see me fine with anything but a 400-500mm+ lens;
quick grip and foot action for adjusting the height and a grip lock - which I assume locks the pod gripper so that you can hold it firmly without the thing collapsing on you.
down sides:
min extensins is 10cm longer than the average manfrotto length;
average weight is also a little more
Considering the above the downsides don't seem like much on paper, but I would be interested in peoples views on them in the real world use.
Also this pod is likley to get used on walks and a walking stick - is it suitable for such abuse or do I need to look for one with a higher load capacity?
Also are there any other monopods people can recomend? I tried the gitzo website but I find their navigation and display a pain to understand.
My primary lenses use for this will be a canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS though I also intend to use it with [dream mode]a 300mm f2.8[dream mode].
edit - also I am looking at suitable heads for a monopod - my 322 is just too hands on a head to be of use here - so I looked at this one:
http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce/pid/2376?livid=107&lsf=107&child=1
with a quick release plate