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Hi Luis,
You're welcome.
Have you considered using a "monopod head"? I normally use an RRS MH-01 high-capacity monopod head with my 500/4L IS, unless I'm shooting something like field sports where it's "on the level", in which case, I just use an A-S QR clamp attached to the top of the monopod.
Here's some photos of my Feisol CM-1471 Rapid monopod and MH-01 monopod head. The first photo shows the monopod with only its A-S lever clamp attached, followed by four photos showing various views of the MH-01 on and off the monopod. Both the monopod and MH-01 head have an RRS B2 LR II: 60mm lever QR clamp on top. I use the lever clamps for this because I can quickly go from monopod support to handheld (with the monopod laying on the ground), with a quick flip of the lever. This is especially handy for BIF, when the stupid bird goes from a crossing flight path, to an overhead pass, but I also have used this method for motorcycle racing, where I'm shooting both far and near parts of the track, from the same location.
My setup lets me quickly mount or remove the MH-01 head, because I share it between two monopods; the Feisol for travel and hiking, and a heavy and long Manfrotto Neo-tec monopod with one-handed collapse action - I really like it for shooting field and indoor sports (when I travel by car) and especially for stage performance.
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