monopod?

[losixxx]

hi
just starting out in the world of photography and getting some kit together
have on order a canon 40d with 17-85 and 70-200 F4L
was wondering if its worth getting a cheap and cheerful monopod? do people tend to use them a lot? are they handy to carry around?
there some ive seen on a certain auction site with quick release for about £15 shipped

[mmcp42]

I got a Manfrotto from Jessops for £43 - after the camera, probably the most useful bit of kit in the bag
remember to put it on the lens (70-200) not the camera as it keeps it better balanced

don't ask how I know :thinking:

[Badger UK]

Ceap and cheerfull is OK, but you'll get much more use and joy from a good on. I used a cheap Cullman one for years. Recently I bought a Manfotto 685B (the automatic one) and I wish I'd coughed up and bought one years ago. It's easier to use and I like to use it and therefore I use it more.

One thing to watch for is hight. It can be uncomfortable using a monopod that is too short, and many on the cheap ones are quite short. Also, make sure that the one you buy can hole the wieght of your gear; and bear in mind that there will be extra weight on it because you'll be pressing down on it a little too when you use it.

It also gives you something to lean on when you're hanging round waiting! hahaha

[puddleduck]

Recently I bought a Manfotto 685B (the automatic one)

Automatic in what way?

[Flash]

I got a basic Star 42 tripod for £9 from George (Asda Shop) and it works fine. Just goes to show you don't really need expensive tripods, when a £9 one works fine.

[Badger UK]

Recently I bought a Manfotto 685B (the automatic one)

Automatic in what way?

It has a trigger release to move it up and down without having to unscrew the individual sections. It makes it easier to adjust the height quickly.

Heres the link to the Manfrotto page


http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/bypass/lang/en/pid/3356?fullList=0|67|107|117|119&idx=119

[Badger UK]

I got a basic Star 42 tripod for £9 from George (Asda Shop) and it works fine. Just goes to show you don't really need expensive tripods, when a £9 one works fine.


Yes you are right. But sometimes it can be worth it to pay a bit more to get something thats perfect. Although I spent years happily using a £15 one and didn't really know any better. But I'd struggle to go back to it now. :-)

[Nixtoo]

What about this one?
http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Tripods/Manfrotto/Manfrotto-790B-MODO-MonoPod

[Dal]

What about this one?
http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Tripods/Manfrotto/Manfrotto-790B-MODO-MonoPod

I think thats the one I have, very nice bit of kit, but remember, to have a quick release you need to buy a head for it. :thumbs: