I've been using my Canon 100 mm USM macro lens a fair amount lately and am starting to think about getting a monopod. In taking close ups of flowers and such, I find the normal exposure limitations and magnifications involved driving me in the direction.
I'm interested in hearing if others have monopods they are fond of and what sort of head they are using on these sticks. I'm thinking a tilt swivel head is useful but am uncertain about that. I'm currently considering the Bogen (Manfrotto) 3218 with the 3232 tilt swivel head and adding the tripod mount ring to my lens. (even though the tripod mount ring is way pricey). I've heard varying opinions about the leg extension latch style clamps that Bogen uses vs. the rotating collar that Gitzo have. Opinions on clamp styles would be informative. It would be way cool if Canon would add IS to the 100mm USM macro, even better on the 180 (but I doubt I could afford that). TIA, JimD * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
