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03/07/2011 11:38:15 AM · #1 |
Does anyone have any experience with the Manfrotto 679B Monopod?
//www.manfrotto.com/product/0/679B/_/Three_Section_Monopod
I am planning a trip to Hawaii and I will be taking my 7D with batter grip and Canon EF 28-300mm F3.5-5.6L IS USM lens. The monopod says it has a maximum weight allowance of 10kg, but I would love to hear from some real world photographers who might have used this one. I know that some companies tend to embelish on their products specifications.
Thanks
Dan
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03/07/2011 11:51:07 AM · #2 |
It's a little over two ft long folded, so check to make sure that it will fit into your luggage. I use a 5 section Giottos because it folds to a little over 18 inches, small enough to fit in the bag that I usually check when I fly anywhere.
Manfrotto is an excellent brand, and I would not have any problem trusting their weight capacity specs. I use one of their tripods, and it's very solidly built.
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03/07/2011 12:12:59 PM · #3 |
I use the Manfrotto 679B for sports and some events with my 5D mkI and 70-200 2.8 IS
It handles the weight just fine, Has worked great for two years so far.
I tend to leave the ring around the lens loose which lets me rotate slightly and compensate to keep level while following the action.
This has caused some minor wearing around the base of the 70-200.
It is true that its longer than I would like, and I have looked for a shorter monopod while collapsed.
I would buy a smaller collapsed one if I had it to do over. |
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03/07/2011 11:04:40 PM · #4 |
I had a monopod like that and hated it. I found it to be quite cumbersome to change the height of the camera when I wanted to, especially if I wanted to change it quickly.
Buy this instead.
You won't regret it.
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03/14/2011 01:14:25 PM · #5 |
In their current line up, the 394 mated with a 234RC head is what most closely approximates my set up. Have used it for years with solid results. I am a big fan of removable plates on heads and even bigger fan of having my mono and tri use the same platform. It is a seemless transition from hand held to support, from body to body and even changing to the Sigma EX 50-500. With extra plates on the bodies and lenses, it is fast and esay. The 234RC head fits my needs.
For your consideration...regardless what mono-pod you decide on. Mine is an older 4 section 680 pro model.
680 and 234RC
Message edited by author 2011-03-14 13:16:52. |
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