Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Steve, I use the Manfrotto (Bogen) 681. A good sturdy Monopod, and not too expensive. I also use the Bogen Ball Head with it. I use it maily with my R8 or R4SP but it also will easily hold an M. One of these days I'll figure out how to modify my late version Leitz shoulder stock with it like Doug uses, although I think his is the earlier version which is easier to modify. ;-) Gene -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Leonard Taupier <len-1@comcast.net> > > Steve, > > What you buy may be lasting you quite a few years. Buy it once and > don't skimp. Also buy something you're willing to carry around all > day. I don't think you're the 600mm nature photographer but a good > lightweight fiber monopod can handle that as well. I use the > Manfrotto 694 magfiber which is about a $175 unit without head. It > weighs about 1 1/4 lbs and extends over 5 feet. But there are many > good ones out there. If you go fiber in that price range you'll get > a nice unit. > > Len > > > On Mar 8, 2008, at 8:09 AM, Steve Barbour wrote: > > > I'm seeking your recomendations for "the best light monopod"... > > > > carbon? > > Gitzo? > > other? > > leaving price out? > > best buy? > > > > thanks, > > > > Steve > > > > > > > > > > "I never wanted to be famous" > > now available at www.blurb.com > > > > kididdoc@cox.net > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information