monopods

[Zach Matthews]

I am thinking of getting a monopod for our YNP trip.

[s. l. giuliani]

John,

[Zach Matthews]

John,
   I own 2 682B Manfrotto monopods (the 681B is the same but w/o the additional 3 legs). I have used them with Nikon D3 and D3x bodies, the 200 f2 lens, the 70-200 f2.8 lens, the 300 f2.8 lens. One has a Acratech Maxi ballhead the other a Kirk BH1 ballhead since I use ACRA plates on all my lens feet and the D3x. I loved the first one so much I grabbed a second since the 200 f2 is married to one for a quick gun and run set up.

Thanks. I didn’t know there was a monopod with expandable legs. I just ordered the Manfrotto 682B from Adorama. No time for me to do any serious looking and comparisons and have it on time with standard shipping.

[John Bennett]

I have the self standing Manfrotto pod. Its good and does the job, but
I don’t use it alot, as it’s less bulky and heavier than my carbon pod.

[Zach Matthews]

The 682B Manfrotto monopod and 234RC arrived. Is it better to leave the quick release plate on the camera body to quickly attach/detach from the monopod?

Long weekend to play with new used lens and monopod before the trip West.

[Roy Conley]

Yes, leave the camera plate on the camera.

[Zach Matthews]

Yes, leave the camera plate on the camera.  Otherwise it will no longer be a quick release plate.

Thanks! I guess by the name: “Quick Release Plate” I should have been smart enough to figure that out.

[Zach Matthews]

Went outside this evening to shot and play around with 682B Manfrotto monopod with 234RC. I am sure glad I got the monopod with the three small feet. Maybe it is just me, but it is much steadier for shooting with the 3 feet sticking out. Thanks again!

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