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p.2 #1 · Monopod/Canon 400 2.8


Lars,

Thanks for the reply.

Jim


Feb 09, 2010 at 01:52 PM
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p.2 #2 · Monopod/Canon 400 2.8


One thing that's worth adding to the discussion of using the 400 on a monopod is the advantage of using the Wimberley replacement foot. Doing so lowers the center of gravity substantially and makes wielding the rig significantly easier (at least with a light monopod like the Gitzo – the 680 or 681 Bogens might be heavy enough that they balance the lens better with the stock foot, I don't know).

It also makes it possible to use the 400 on a side-mount gimbal head like the Wimberley Sidekick.

Nill


Feb 09, 2010 at 03:06 PM
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p.2 #3 · Monopod/Canon 400 2.8


The 5540/41 doesn't need to be any larger in diameter, but it could definitely stand to be about 6" longer for us taller folks. I had to have an extension fabricated for mine.

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Feb 09, 2010 at 03:11 PM
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p.2 #4 · Monopod/Canon 400 2.8


Hi Nill,

Have you decided on purchasing the Canon Mark 4 yet? I am waiting for more positive reviews. B and H only has 1 review which seems rather anemic.

Jim


Feb 09, 2010 at 04:49 PM
 



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p.2 #5 · Monopod/Canon 400 2.8


Yes, I'm going to order one as soon as I sell either my 1Ds2 or my 200 f/1.8. But if somebody would buy my White Lightning x3200's, that would help too. ;-)

Nill


Feb 09, 2010 at 04:59 PM
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p.2 #6 · Monopod/Canon 400 2.8


Bieg wrote:
I use my 400 2.8L IS on a Feisol 1471 with a RRS Mono-Pod head and it is a great combination for me.


I agree, use both and love them on my 500/f4. The 400 is heavier than the 500; but the Feisol seems very sturdy.


Feb 09, 2010 at 05:44 PM
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p.2 #7 · Monopod/Canon 400 2.8


ragebot,

Thanks for the input.

Ji


Feb 09, 2010 at 07:58 PM
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