Monopods

DR_D · 16 Feb 2007 at 19:55

I've just taken delivery of a 100-400L IS, judging on the weight i think i'm gonna need a monopod to support the weight on long shooting sessions.

Anyone use one with a big lens and if so what are good model/makes?

divuk83 · 16 Feb 2007 at 20:02

Got a Manfrotto 679B for about 30 squid off feebay when I got my 70-200 f2.8. Top bit of kit for the money. Was going to get a cheapo one, but most of the cheap ones are not designed to take the weight of the bigger lenses.

Dave

^^Gord^^ · 16 Feb 2007 at 20:04

DR_D said:
I've just taken delivery of a 100-400L IS, judging on the weight i think i'm gonna need a monopod to support the weight on long shooting sessions.

Anyone use one with a big lens and if so what are good model/makes?

I've never had a problem using mine all day. Gym membership?

DR_D · 16 Feb 2007 at 20:07

^^Gord^^ said:
I've never had a problem using mine all day. Gym membership?

don't need to now i've got the lense

rpstewart · 16 Feb 2007 at 20:42

I bought one shortly after I got my 100-400 for the same reason your considering one.

It's never been used in anger.

Too much hassle, it got in the way and the lens isn't that heavy anyway.

dod · 16 Feb 2007 at 20:56

rpstewart said:
I bought one shortly after I got my 100-400 for the same reason your considering one.

It's never been used in anger.

Too much hassle, it got in the way and the lens isn't that heavy anyway.

Exactly the same here.
Edit: the one I got was the Manfrotto 679