MonoPod Recommendation

[RobbieW]

Hi

I am looking to buy a monopod, the aim will be for taking pics at motor racing events, when I am using a 300mm lens.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks

Rob

[CT]

I just bought a Manfrotto Neotec 685B for my wife. I'm so impressed with it I just ordered another for myself. It offers genuine one handed opening and closing, is very solid and extremely light.

[RobbieW]

That looks like the daddy of all monopods (sorry grendal i know thats your title)

[Irritable_Rabbit]

I just bought a Manfrotto Neotec 685B for my wife. I'm so impressed with it I just ordered another for myself. It offers genuine one handed opening and closing, is very solid and extremely light.

:agree:

Had one of these for a year now and it's very good.

[CT]

I didn't think I'd need the tilt head, but it does make it even easier to use and it's only about 14 quid. I personally wouldn't bother with the more expensive quick release version. It's well over head height when fully extended and with the tilt head it's ideal for birds in flight shots.

[madmitch]

That was going to be my ? to you CT.
Thanks :thumbs:

[Joe T]

Get the Manfrotto pouch as well. It makes panning so much easier.

[condyk]

Neotec is the best option for rapid up and down ...

[AquilaEagle]

I've just bought one of these £99.95 inc delivery from Morris - good deal I hope? :)

[Jonnyreb]

I've got the Manfrotto 679b Rob - you're welcome to trial it for a while to see how you get on. let me know as I'm away from a while after Wednesday

[digitalfailure]

i have a 679b

nice bit of kit.........and cheap too :thumbs:

[Jonnyreb]

Works just as its meant to (though took a while to get used to the beggar!!;))

[Madpup]

Iv got the Manfrotto 682/MC29, very solid and great for walking down those dark allys and streets with your pride and joy around yer neck and the pond life looking on.