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01/26/2005 01:45:00 AM · #26 |
| At 50 bucks for the head the manfrotto 484 RC2 quick release works quite well on the 680 pod. I used it in low light situations like sunset, bird aviaries at the zoo, I used it at airshows (quick release makes it easy to go from those low flybys to hand held sky shots in a flash), And as mentioned above great walking stick and excellent cudgel. |
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01/26/2005 01:53:23 AM · #27 |
I've taken mine on a plane without a problem. Of course, it was strapped into the monopod carrying part of my photo backpack. If you need extra stability, I recommend the one that I got - the 682 (B... I prefer the black):
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The extra weight (2.4lb vs 1.7lb for the standard 681) is mostly in the screw-off foot and the support legs, which I've managed to work loose and leave out when I know I won't need them. I use a basic uni-directional tilt head w/quick release plate (can't find a link) so I can quickly switch between body-mount, lens-mount or switch to a tripod w/quick-release head, never having to screw or unscrew anything.
Add in the other uses and obvious deterrent effect mentioned above (urban environments, traveling abroad)... Gotta love it. |
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01/26/2005 03:18:28 AM · #28 |
| I know a old guy who uses his as a walking stick to get into zoo's and other places that don't allow tripods. I have been thinking about one myself as the tripod gets a bit cumbersome at times. |
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01/26/2005 03:51:57 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Monopods are pretty good if you need to cudgel someone, but they won't let you on a plane with one. As far as using one as a hiking staff, if you want a hiking staff, buy a hiking staff, I have one from the nature center that I got for $5. It also makes a decent cudgel, and I could probably fashion a pretty wicked spear out of it too. It also has a threaded stud on the top of the handle for a camera. it's not adjustable height, but works reasonably well as a camera support. Makes a damn good hiking staff too. I suppose it should, being sold as such. I haven't tried, but I doubt I could bring it on a plane either. |
The difference being a hiking staff weighs a couple pounds and doesn't fold down to 20". My carbon fiber monopod weighs less then 14 ounces. Also, the monopod fits easily in my camera backpack and I have never had any problem getting it onto a plane.
I know the price of this monopod may not be appealing to some, but compared to the Bogan or Gitzo carbon fiber monopods this is quite a deal. I have had this one for over four years now, in mountain, mud, salt and uban enviroments without the first problem.
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01/26/2005 08:03:14 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by animes2k:
I've taken mine on a plane without a problem. |
Originally posted by nsbca7:
........I have never had any problem getting it onto a plane. |
Ahhh the good ol' TSA, asleep at the wheel............
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01/26/2005 11:18:52 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Ahhh the good ol' TSA, asleep at the wheel............ |
It's carbon fiber. It probably doesn't show up when x-rayed as anything dangerous.
Another option, if anyone is worried about getting stopped boarding a plane, and that is always a possibility nowadays, is to simply put the monopod safely between some clothes in your check in luggage. You will have it when you get there.
Message edited by author 2005-01-26 11:29:04.
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