Bogen Monopod Question at DVinfo.net

Julian Shapiro · March 28th, 2008, 09:00 PM

http://www.4videoequipment.com/video...d+Head+Monopod

I want to mount my bogen 503 head on top of that then my xha1 on top of the 503, is this practical?

i'm wanting to do this for the sake of overhead shots.

Doug Lange · March 28th, 2008, 10:18 PM

Not practical. I have a simple monopod I like for certain uses. I took it to Europe when space was tight. For overhead shots, use a jib or long legs. I have an old set of Bogen legs that extends to over 7 feet for overhead shots.

Jonathan Schwartz · March 28th, 2008, 10:53 PM

Julian,

Yes it is possible. I have a 560 Monopod and just took the head off, added a 1/4-3/8 adapter and then attached the 503 head. Works great!

Jon Schwartz

Julian Shapiro · March 28th, 2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan Schwartz

Julian,

Yes it is possible. I have a 560 Monopod and just took the head off, added a 1/4-3/8 adapter and then attached the 503 head. Works great!

Jon Schwartz

Thanks, Jon!!

May I ask where you purchased that 1/4-3/8 adapter, or if you happen to know the model/manufacturer of the piece?

Thanks again.

Jonathan Schwartz · March 29th, 2008, 12:21 AM

Julian,

Just called B&H Photo and they have it in stock.
Here is the link
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...8_Adapter.html

Jon Schwartz

edit: Make sure to carry a small pair of pliers with you as this adapter tends to get stuck.

Julian Shapiro · March 29th, 2008, 12:37 AM

Thanks a bunch, Jonathan.

Don Palomaki · March 29th, 2008, 05:03 AM

FWIW: Many Bogen/Manfrotto monopods have dual 1/4” - 3/8” camera fixing screw. You might not need an adapter. See:
http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/...once/pid/13786

March 28th, 2008, 09:00 PM	#1
Julian Shapiro Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 35	Bogen Monopod Question http://www.4videoequipment.com/video...d+Head+Monopod I want to mount my bogen 503 head on top of that then my xha1 on top of the 503, is this practical? i'm wanting to do this for the sake of overhead shots.

March 28th, 2008, 10:18 PM	#2
Doug Lange Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 138	Not practical. I have a simple monopod I like for certain uses. I took it to Europe when space was tight. For overhead shots, use a jib or long legs. I have an old set of Bogen legs that extends to over 7 feet for overhead shots. __________________ After years of lurking, I finally made the mistake of opening my mouth.

March 28th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#3
Jonathan Schwartz Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 211	Monopod Suggestion Julian, Yes it is possible. I have a 560 Monopod and just took the head off, added a 1/4-3/8 adapter and then attached the 503 head. Works great! Jon Schwartz

March 29th, 2008, 12:21 AM	#5
Jonathan Schwartz Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 211	Adapter Julian, Just called B&H Photo and they have it in stock. Here is the link http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...8_Adapter.html Jon Schwartz edit: Make sure to carry a small pair of pliers with you as this adapter tends to get stuck.

March 29th, 2008, 05:03 AM	#7
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	FWIW: Many Bogen/Manfrotto monopods have dual 1/4” - 3/8” camera fixing screw. You might not need an adapter. See: http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/...once/pid/13786 __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

March 29th, 2008, 12:37 AM	#6
Julian Shapiro Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 35	Thanks a bunch, Jonathan.