12kg/26.5lbs capacity Monopod

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dolina
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p.1 #1 · 12kg/26.5lbs capacity Monopod

My setup is a 800/5.6L IS + 5D2 + grip that comes out 6-7kg would a 12kg/26.5lbs capacity Monopod lik the Manfrotto 557B be ideal or should I look elsewhere like a Gitzo 5 series?

Oct 31, 2009 at 05:15 PM

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p.1 #2 · 12kg/26.5lbs capacity Monopod

I don't know the 557B. Manfrotto say it's a video monopod.
If you like to have a low priced Manfrotto monopod the 681 or 681B is very good for your combo. If you like to spend more money the Gitzo GM 5541 is perfect. I use all 3 with my 800 lens. The cheap ones are rather nice and really low priced. The Gitzo is of course better but cost a lot more.

Oct 31, 2009 at 09:21 PM

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p.1 #3 · 12kg/26.5lbs capacity Monopod

You sure are a kidder Lars

I'm just wondering if I'd get less oscillation like the 5541LS you recommended.

Nov 01, 2009 at 02:52 AM


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