arthuryeo Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 At about 10lbs + camera body, weighing around 13lbs in total, can a good monopod handle this lens well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Laur Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Sure. I've got one of the larger Manfrotto 3-section aluminum models (the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBogen-Manfrotto-681B-Professional-Aluminum-Monopod%2Fdp%2FB0000WKYU4%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1210174481%26sr%3D8-5&tag=uplandlife-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325" target="_blank"><b>681B</b></a>), with a single-movement swivel head... and I think you could perch a couple of turkey vultures on that thing. I'd stay away from the really delicate hiking-oriented flavors, to be sure. <br><br> There are lots to choose from out there. But just as an example, <a href="http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/off/pid/1799?categoryKey=BRAND:MN:MAIN:AC:SUB1:AK:SUB2:AX&idx=119&livid=107|117" target="_blank"><b>right here</b></a> is Manfrotto's chart showing the max loads their models can take. The 681 is substantial, and can handle 12kg... that's just over 26 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsontsoi Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 I use 680b whenever using 400mm f2.8 and occasionally with 300mm f2.8 (mostly hand-held) without problem. I prefer the 680b for shorter collapsed dimension and since I typically shoot from lower angle, 4-section vs. 3-section is never an issue. A handful of other shooters at games (Times, Tribunes, Heralds, AP, Gettys, etc.) use carbon fiber Gitzos with locking collars, but I prefer locking levers for faster adjustment when I need to go higher or lower. For sports, you don't really need any ball head (quick-release is optional) and just attach lens to monopod and keep lens collar loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crowe Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 When I bought my Manfrotto monopod 20 years ago they only had two models and I bought the taller one. Works great to this day with my D2X and 400/2.8. I too mount it directly to the lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les_baldwin1 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Yes it can handle it - no worries, i am planning on adding a Wimbereley mount to my monopod as well. Should make life easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthuryeo Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Thanks, guys for the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_wang10 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Gitzo GM-5540 carbon fiber monopod. G-Lock is super rigid. No head, no quick release. You want as little weight as possible. Those extra pounds matter when you're hauling the beast all day. Finally, no monopod is complete without the ultra-chic Canon monopod pad. Red is good since it matched quite well with the fashionable NFL vest. But green is ultra rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahonri_moriancumer Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I like and use the standard heavier Gitzo monopods. The extra weight is really good for getting through crowds a bit easier and has come in handy when I had to nail someone who liked the idea of getting ahold of my cameras, until I nailed his ankle wiht the heavy end of the monopod.(broke the ankle and the monopod still works well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_henderson2 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I use a Manfrotto 679B w/40D, grip and Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 (6# by itself). No problems on this end. MIke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptn4egl Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Wait, you mean the monopod can come off the 400mm f/2.8? :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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