Cheap Monopod?

[littlemonster]

Looking at getting a monopod, for my sigma 150-500mm when birding. Just struggle to hold the weight steady.

Really want a ball head and able to go up to eye level, so 5 feet. Do I need anything special for 3kg of kit or am I free to go cheap? Obviously don't want to risk my equipment but budget is perhaps £50. It's whether that'll do or if I have to wait and spend a lot more. Don't mind if I need to look at used.

Just have no clue on monopods! I find my tripod a hassle, hoping a monopod will seem less so.

 

[Paddysnapper]

Try online retailer 7day shop, completely reliable company I've used then for bits and bobs countless times..Good luck!

 

[markyboy.1967]

Many mono pods are quite cheap these days. I have a Giottos ML-3290B which is rated at 15kgs but I am ashamed to say that I have never used it so not sure if the 15kgs is correct or not. For you £50 your will get something similar which will easily take the weight you mentioned.

 

[Swanseajack]

I have Benro A38T and for the money seems a good monopod although I don't use it a lot. It's rated for 18kgs. I think Camerland in the link used to be called the Camera Centre as their both located in Cardiff Arcade.

>http://www.cameraland.co.uk/benro-a38t-aluminium-new-generation-monopod
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Benro-A38T-Aluminium-Generation-Monopod/dp/B0048WQMBM

 

[pingu666]

my dad got one from 7dayshop, with no head, and its shockingly stable and super light

 

[pingu666]

oh i sugest going arca swiss for plate style, gives you more options than mantfrotto style

 

[mrgubby]

For static birding you don't need a head, for BIF you don't need a monopod

IMO etc

 

[Mark twiglet]

Fence post is free! Brick wall is free! Buy a beanbag to sit lens on and buy some dumb bells to capture birds in flight

 

[snerkler]

I bought a giottos 3270B pro monopod new from Amazon for £25, silly deals come up now and again.

 

[littlemonster]

I can't move a brick wall to sit where I want it. People tend to moan about it.

Unfortunately I have a diagnosed type medical issue, not just weaklingness, means dumbbells aren't so much help.

Thanks for all the replies, very helpful

 

[crofter]

Just bought one of these,nice and compact and sturdy and it will support a Sigma 150-500,just get a ball head for it if you wish.
http://www.jessops.com/online.store...ompact-advanced-monopod-black-90864/show.html