Godfrey, the Manfrotto that I mentioned is sold without any additions (no head, no quick release) for $85 here.
I may have to buy a quick release and a head, but probably later. Alternatively I could try to dismount the head and quick release from the Slik tripod that I have and attach it to the monopod, though it then will be ugly and bulky ;-). I do want a ball head though ;-). Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Mar 8, 2007, at 6:42 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: >> I've decided I'd buy a monopod. My choices are basically >> Slik 350 and Manfrotto 680. >> >> Any specifics I should be looking for or both are acceptable. >> >> Mainly I am going to use it with 80-320 towards 320 mm of course. And >> generally a bit of (mobile) support won't hurt me. >> >> What do you say? > > I was out walking with the DA50-200 the other day and realizing that > I want a monopod or tripod for any focal length over 100mm in order > to ensure adequate camera stability. I've played with the Slik and > didn't like it's leg latches much. > > This is the one I'd get: > > Bogen / Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) with 3229 Swivel/ > Tilt Head (RC2 Quick Release) > <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? > O=WishList.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=353315&is=REG> > or > http://tinyurl.com/25wve4 > > You do need a head, even just a simple one, to allow both horizontal > and vertical orientation. The QR on the 3229 is compatible with my > two other Manfrotto heads (it takes the same plates) and is very > sturdy. I have the simpler 3223 model but that doesn't have the QR > clamp, which is important for ease of use in the field. > > Godfrey > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
