September 11th, 2008, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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Monopod for EX3
Any suggestions for a monopod for the EX3? I was looking at the Bogen carbon fiber (max load 11 lbs.) but it would be great to have some sort of head on it. I cannot seem to find an adequate head. I shoot the EX3 with the big 60 battery and shotgun, and hopefully a the Sony hard drive w/ battery so I guess I am looking at a payload around 12 lbs?
Any suggestions? Thanks :) Matty S |
September 11th, 2008, 01:57 PM | #2 |
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I am not happy with the single fixing screw for this large camera on a tripod so my advice re a monopod would be 'don't even think about' with a single 1/4 inch screw.
I have seen people using the HDV Z1 on a monopod but they are much smaller and lighter. |
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ditto, on the bogen above and add a simple cheap bogen tilt head - don't remember the number - your choice with or without a quick release.
You can also get 2 cheap Bogen or Giotto sliding base plates and put one on your tripod and one on the monopod then you can go quickly between TRIPOD AND MONOPOD. Get a fanny pack for the monopod also. |
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thanks guys for the info. One question, on the site it says the load capacity is 8.8 lbs. With a battery, hard drive, mic, etc I am guessing the load capacity is too much?
Has anyone tried the Manfrotto 562B? It says it has a load capacity of 17.6 lbs which should be more than adequate. It looks as though the head is much different, though. Any advice? thanks for the current info, much appreciated:) Matty S |
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get both and send one back
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September 11th, 2008, 04:13 PM | #7 |
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Try this, and put the head of your choice on it...
Bogen / Manfrotto | 685B NeoTec Monopod Deluxe | 685B | B&H 33 lb load capacity, and the neotek design makes adjustments sooooooo easy. |
September 11th, 2008, 05:13 PM | #8 |
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What about that new Sachtler Soom system? You can buy the individual bits... and max payload on the extender pole / monopod is 19.8 pounds
sachtler: Tripods Sachtler | S2005-0001 Soom Tube | S2005-0001 | B&H Photo Video $489 Maybe expensive but it could be the start to a nice bit of kit
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thanks for the info guys...got some research 2 do...
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" Using a VX2000 it wobbles all over the place resulting in camera shake with little provocation."
How are you using it? Do you have a head on it? I use it for handheld work braced in fanny pack. No opportunity for wiggle, Can't imagine it. Maybe you are standing up and trying to hold steady shots from standing height. I wouldn't use it that way I don't think. I wouldn't want anything heavier. Lenny |
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Bogen 561b is good. A little heavy, but a good system if you need to move, pan, and tilt.
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But in fairness, I checked my monopod and it is in fact the 560B and not the 561B. They look the same. Not sure if there is a difference: Amazon.com: Manfrotto 560B Fluid Video Monopod with 234RC Head (Black): Camera & Photo John |
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I would go for the Velbon Neo-pod 8, Velbon Tripods which I think can also be bought as the Miller monopod.
Far, far better than the manfrotto IMHO, is actually pretty much a single leg of a Miller DS20 tripod. Light and incredibly sturdy but not as expensive as a Gitzo of similar build. I can use it to support my EX1 or DSR500 with no problems. Dan |
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I can see it wouldn't be that steady free standing , but are any of them. I usually brace it against my body to triangulate for standing shots & that works fine. Never tried anything sturdier in a monopod. I don't want anything heavier.
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