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Monopod tripod recommandation
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Last night I tried my newly acquired lens with the tripod that I got from my dad - and 30 years old aluminium tripod. I did not real feel confident about it. Do you have recommandation on tripods, monopods to use with the heavy monster ? I intend to shoot birds and maybe some sports.
Posted at 1:30AM, 9 May 2008 PDT
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I never use a tripod with this lens, but I 99% of the time use a Manfrotto 682B Monopod.Its excellent.
Posted 49 months ago.
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Ditto on the monopod. With a tri pod, a gimble type mount would help with the beast. Nothing worse than watching your 8,000 $ lense fall over because the ball/socket was not tight enough.
Posted 49 months ago.
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Gitzo makes a pretty decent tripod, Pricey though, Here is something that might interest you. www.naturescapes.net/082004/gd0804.htm
Posted 49 months ago.
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I went shooting yesterday - found out that the tripod I have really does not do it. Also found out that I could shoot handheld. Will go for the monopod at the moment. Thanks for the replies and hints.
Originally posted 49 months ago.
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Ludovic Hirlimann edited this topic 49 months ago.
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So I bought a Manfrotto 682B Monopod and I am very pleased with it. Looking for a tripod now !!
Posted 43 months ago.
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Well Mr. Atlas, (shoot 400 mm f 2.8 hand held) thats great news. Though I am a mere mortal, I have on occasion shot the beast hand held, the monopod works wonders on the forearms for us old folk. Ps. Good luck and enjoy.
Originally posted 42 months ago.
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Frannie 1 (a group admin) edited this topic 42 months ago.
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Ive shot it handheld without the hood a bit...but yeah is easier with the monopod.
Posted 40 months ago.
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