Monopod choices

[Tiffany]

I need a monopod bad. Tripod will be next, but for now a monopod should do me for what my needs call for.

Thoughts?


http://www.adorama.com/BG679B3232.html

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Item Includes
679B Black Anodized Monopod, 3232 Swivel Tilt Head, Wrist Carrying Strap
Description
Black anodized three section monopod featuring sure rubber grip, wrist carrying strap, quick action lever leg lock system with 45? flip, large 2.3" camera/head platform with plastic cover and dual 1/4-20" - 3/8" camera screw.
Simply tilt the head to allow a camera on a Monopod to be turned 90? to provide either a vertical or horizontal format.
Features
The 679B Monopod features the "Quick-Action" lever lock system with 45? flip allowing the sections to be quickly set-up and adjusted.
Specifications
Max Height w/closed column 63.8 inches
Minimum Height 25.2 inches
Closed Length24.5 inches
Leg Sections 3
Max Load Capacity 22 Ibs
Weight 1.3 lbs
Max load Capacity 5.6 lbs
Head height 2.4 inches
Quick Release Yes
Weight 0.6 lbs

[Jeffro600]

Thats a good monopod. Anything bogen(manfrotto) is pretty much good stuff all around. The only thing that might be a hindrance with it is that its still 2 feet long when collapsed which is a little bit large if your going for compact.

[Luv_Jeeps]

X2.
Anything from Bogen/Manfrotto is going to be top notch.
I have been using a Manfrotto tripod and a few of their heads for awhile now and I like 'em a lot. :D

[Tiffany]

Yeah, it's still a bit long when collapsed, but its a great height when sitting on the floor at roller derby :D

I picked that one due to its max load capacity...may come in to play with the longer, heavier sports oriented lenses.

Will check out the other ones they have...not too worried about the collapsed length, but let me see if they have something a bit shorter.