Monopod with 70-200 VR + TC2E

geoyip · 2nd July 2004

Need some advice,

Will be going to zoo over weekend with my 70-200 VR and TC2E, its going to be pretty heavy on my shoulders, hope to get some advice as to wether is it worth getting monopod for the 70-200VR.

If yes, which monopod would u recomend for this setup?

Any advice appreciated

dementate · 2nd July 2004

Originally Posted by geoyip

Need some advice,

Will be going to zoo over weekend with my 70-200 VR and TC2E, its going to be pretty heavy on my shoulders, hope to get some advice as to wether is it worth getting monopod for the 70-200VR.

If yes, which monopod would u recomend for this setup?

Any advice appreciated

Have tried my 80-200/2.8 on my manfrotto (i think, it's not near me right now) monopod, it was pretty fun, but i was sitting down. A monopod should be ok, just remember you might need to turn off VR

kingpin · 2nd July 2004

Originally Posted by geoyip

Will be going to zoo over weekend with my 70-200 VR and TC2E, its going to be pretty heavy on my shoulders....

Hmmm I think u mean the TC20EII?

geoyip · 2nd July 2004

Originally Posted by kingpin

Hmmm I think u mean the TC20EII?

Opps, yup TC20E II, thanks for helping me to correct the error

CAMEDIA · 2nd July 2004

Originally Posted by geoyip

Opps, yup TC20E II, thanks for helping me to correct the error

At least a monopod, no need to deactivate VR for me tho coz that will still be some shake. Best to get a tripod if u can.

Hope this helps.

AJ23 · 2nd July 2004

Tripod might be more stable but a bit hassle to setup in places like the zoo where there might be people crowding around. A monopod might be more convenient.

My personal setup, Gitzo 1564 Mk2 (alum) with Markins M10/Arca Swiss B1. The Gitzo monopod is sturdy and quite light, 0.89kg and extends to 1.61m, and the price is <$200 if I don't remember wrongly.

There is a taller version, 1564L which extends all the way to 2m.

All Blacks · 2nd July 2004

Tend to agree with AJ, got the slik monopod from CP recently for my Birdpark shot. Am very please with a monopod setup. The only regret is that did not used it for the first few shots (hand held the sigma 70-200 HSM) got some OOF shots.

The slik monopod is around $80+ and comes with a cheapo ball head. I think is good for starters like myself.

geoyip · 3rd July 2004

Hi ALL,

Thanks for the advises, think i'll get a monopod.

I already have a manfrotto 055B with Giottos MH 1000 ball head, the max load for the ball head is 10KG, guess what, it can't hold the D70 with 70-200mm VR (max load = 3KG ??), when u tilt at an angle, the quick release will slip no matter how tight u turn the screw. Already got some series scratch marks on the quick release

Anyone with this setup having this problem?

MooEy · 3rd July 2004

http://www.bythom.com/support.htm

link says it all

~MooEy~

2nd July 2004	#1
geoyip Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 943	Monopod with 70-200 VR + TC20E II Need some advice, Will be going to zoo over weekend with my 70-200 VR and TC2E, its going to be pretty heavy on my shoulders, hope to get some advice as to wether is it worth getting monopod for the 70-200VR. If yes, which monopod would u recomend for this setup? Any advice appreciated Last edited by geoyip; 3rd July 2004 at 02:12 AM.

2nd July 2004	#6
AJ23 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Town of Queens doing PORT-9YOU Posts: 6,711	Tripod might be more stable but a bit hassle to setup in places like the zoo where there might be people crowding around. A monopod might be more convenient. My personal setup, Gitzo 1564 Mk2 (alum) with Markins M10/Arca Swiss B1. The Gitzo monopod is sturdy and quite light, 0.89kg and extends to 1.61m, and the price is <$200 if I don't remember wrongly. There is a taller version, 1564L which extends all the way to 2m.

2nd July 2004	#7
All Blacks Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Posts: 74	Tend to agree with AJ, got the slik monopod from CP recently for my Birdpark shot. Am very please with a monopod setup. The only regret is that did not used it for the first few shots (hand held the sigma 70-200 HSM) got some OOF shots. The slik monopod is around $80+ and comes with a cheapo ball head. I think is good for starters like myself.

3rd July 2004	#8
geoyip Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 943	Hi ALL, Thanks for the advises, think i'll get a monopod. I already have a manfrotto 055B with Giottos MH 1000 ball head, the max load for the ball head is 10KG, guess what, it can't hold the D70 with 70-200mm VR (max load = 3KG ??), when u tilt at an angle, the quick release will slip no matter how tight u turn the screw. Already got some series scratch marks on the quick release Anyone with this setup having this problem?

3rd July 2004	#9
MooEy Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 170	http://www.bythom.com/support.htm link says it all ~MooEy~