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Which monopod?

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Posted by Tim Munsey on July 6, 2006 at 9:05 AM
I want a new monopod, my old one is annoying. Any outstanding ones out there?

Tim
Posted by Rene de Heer on July 6, 2006 at 9:10 AM
Why a monopod? If i would buy one...have a look at http://www.feisol.com/english/enconnect-n.htm

Rene de Heer
Posted by John MacTavish on July 6, 2006 at 9:37 AM
Manfrotto 681

Best value for money on the market.

Mine is over three year old now and has been used seriously in all weathers and has even been run over by a touring car at Knockhill race course; still it gives great service and never slips at the joints.

John
Posted by David Kjaer on July 6, 2006 at 9:51 AM
Hi Tim

There is no such thing as a good monopod :wink:

David
Posted by Tom_W on July 6, 2006 at 10:01 AM
manfrotto 680B, helps relieve the weight of the 500/300 if shooting a subject that keeps moving... helps steadyness but obvioulsy tripod = first choice, providing you have the time and room to set the tpod up.

T
Posted by Tim Munsey on July 6, 2006 at 10:04 AM
Monopods are great for macro work and bashing public I find. I was up to my armpits in weeds taking that broad-bodied chaser and it was no easy task shifting a three legged thing, I reckon a good monopod would have made life easier. Perhaps a petrol strimmer though.....

Tim
Posted by Garry Bowden on July 7, 2006 at 8:09 AM
Hi Tim,

I use the Manfrotto Neotec 685B. Can be operated with one hand and is as stable as they get :wink:

Garry