Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
EeyoreSadFace wrote:
Recently took my 180-600 and my Z6III to an airshow. Question for those of you using them with the lens, any monopod and head recommendations? My wrists got a workout after 4 hours of tracking and shooting the various planes.
From my perspective, this is a great question you asked. I have been using the 200-500 for years and the 180-600 is my next lens. In past years shooting my 200-500 was easy. But now there is too much muscle fatigue ...... especially when waiting for the subject to fly, so I can catch some frames or a short vid clip.
*I have been doing a lot of research on monopod set-ups*
Firstly, I have two high-end gimbal heads that have been sitting unused for several years now. That's because they offer no dampening of movement.
I use the Manfrotto MVH500AH with its fluid drag system *for all stills and video*. It never comes off my tripod. I no longer use the long stick handle; after using it for many months I decided it just gets in the way and I believe I can pan as smoothly without it. The shortest video I found on this head:
I should clarify that to-date I have only used this head on my Inburo carbon fiber tripod (15 years of flawless service). For me, a tripod does have its place (long video maybe?), but in most of my situations, the tripod is awkward to work with vs a monopod.
Following is what I have learned about monopods so far.
The one in the following link is incredibly innovative and flagged as the best monopod in the world. It probably is.
However, I am going to stick with my Giottos MML3290B. But two alterations must happen: A 3 legged or 4 legged foot with a universal ball joint at the base. I do not want the monopod to rotate *at all*. when I pan or recompose laterally/horizontally. Not sure what head I will use but I am quite sure the gimbals will remain idle.
Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
EeyoreSadFace wrote:
Recently took my 180-600 and my Z6III to an airshow. Question for those of you using them with the lens, any monopod and head recommendations? My wrists got a workout after 4 hours of tracking and shooting the various planes.
From my perspective, this is a great question you asked. I have been using the 200-500 for years and the 180-600 is my next lens. In past years shooting my 200-500 was easy. But now there is too much muscle fatigue ...... especially when waiting for the subject to fly, so I can catch some frames or a short vid clip.
*I have been doing a lot of research on monopod set-ups*
Firstly, I have two high-end gimbal heads that have been sitting unused for several years now. That's because they offer no dampening of movement.
I use the Manfrotto MVH500AH with its fluid drag system *for all stills and video*. It never comes off my tripod. I no longer use the long stick handle; after using it for many months I decided it just gets in the way and I believe I can pan as smoothly without it. The shortest video I found on this head:
I should clarify that to-date I have only used this head on my Inburo carbon fiber tripod (15 years of flawless service). For me, a tripod does have its place (long video maybe?), but in most of my situations, the tripod is awkward to work with vs a monopod.
Following is what I have learned about monopods so far.
The one in the following link is incredibly innovative and flagged as the best monopod in the world. It probably is.
However, I am going to stick with my Giottos MML3290B. ($). But two alterations must happen: A 3 legged or 4 legged foot with a universal ball joint at the base. I do not want the monopod to rotate *at all*. when I pan or recompose laterally/horizontally. Not sure what head I will use but I am quite sure the gimbals will remain idle.
Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
EeyoreSadFace wrote:
Recently took my 180-600 and my Z6III to an airshow. Question for those of you using them with the lens, any monopod and head recommendations? My wrists got a workout after 4 hours of tracking and shooting the various planes.
From my perspective, this is a great question you asked. I have been using the 200-500 for years and the 180-600 is my next lens. In past years shooting my 200-500 was easy. But now there is too much muscle fatigue ...... especially when waiting for the subject to fly, so I can catch some frames or a short vid clip.
*I have been doing a lot of research on monopod set-ups*
Firstly, I have two high-end gimbal heads that have been sitting unused for several years now. That's because they offer no dampening of movement.
I use the Manfrotto MVH500AH with its fluid drag system *for all stills and video*. It never comes off my tripod. I no longer use the long stick handle; after using it for many months I decided it just gets in the way and I can pan as smoothly without it.
I should clarify that to-date I have only used this head on my Inburo carbon fiber tripod (15 years of flawless service). For me, a tripod does have its place (long video maybe?), but in most of my situations, the tripod is awkward to work with vs a monopod.
Following is what I have learned about monopods so far.
The one in the following link is incredibly innovative and flagged as the best monopod in the world. It probably is.
However, I am going to stick with my Giottos MML3290B. ($). But two alterations must happen: A 3 legged or 4 legged foot with a universal ball joint at the base. I do not want the monopod to rotate *at all*. when I pan or recompose laterally/horizontally. Not sure what head I will use but I am quite sure the gimbals will remain idle.
Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
EeyoreSadFace wrote:
Recently took my 180-600 and my Z6III to an airshow. Question for those of you using them with the lens, any monopod and head recommendations? My wrists got a workout after 4 hours of tracking and shooting the various planes.
From my perspective, this is a great question you asked. I have been using the 200-500 for years and the 180-600 is my next lens. In past years shooting my 200-500 was easy. But now there is too much muscle fatigue ...... especially when waiting for the subject to fly, so I can catch some frames or a short vid clip.
*I have been doing a lot of research on monopod set-ups*
Firstly, I have two high-end gimbal heads that have been sitting unused for several years now. That's because they offer no dampening of movement.
I use the Manfrotto MVH500AH with its fluid drag system *for all stills and video*. It never comes off my tripod. The long stick handle is not used at all anymore. It just gets in the way.
I should clarify that to-date I have only used this head on my Inburo carbon fiber tripod (15 years of flawless service). For me, a tripod does have its place (long video maybe?), but in most of my situations, the tripod is awkward to work with vs a monopod.
Following is what I have learned about monopods so far.
The one in the following link is incredibly innovative and flagged as the best monopod in the world. It probably is.
However, I am going to stick with my Giottos MML3290B. ($). But two alterations must happen: A 3 legged or 4 legged foot with a universal ball joint at the base. I do not want the monopod to rotate *at all*. when I pan or recompose laterally/horizontally. Not sure what head I will use but I am quite sure the gimbals will remain idle.
Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
EeyoreSadFace wrote:
Recently took my 180-600 and my Z6III to an airshow. Question for those of you using them with the lens, any monopod and head recommendations? My wrists got a workout after 4 hours of tracking and shooting the various planes.
From my perspective, this is a great question you asked. I have been using the 200-500 for years and the 180-600 is my next lens. In past years shooting my 200-500 was easy. Not now there is too much muscle fatigue ...... especially when I am waiting for the subject to fly, so I can catch some frames or a short vid clip.
*I have been doing a lot of research on monopod set-ups*
Firstly, I have two high-end gimbal heads that have been sitting unused for several years now. That's because they offer no dampening of movement.
I use the Manfrotto MVH500AH with its fluid drag system *for all stills and video*. It never comes off my tripod. The long stick handle is not used at all anymore. It just gets in the way.
I should clarify that to-date I have only used this head on my Inburo carbon fiber tripod (15 years of flawless service). For me, a tripod does have its place (long video maybe?), but in most of my situations, the tripod is awkward to work with vs a monopod.
Following is what I have learned about monopods so far.
The one in the following link is incredibly innovative and flagged as the best monopod in the world. It probably is.
However, I am going to stick with my Giottos MML3290B. ($). But two alterations must happen: A 3 legged or 4 legged foot with a universal ball joint at the base. I do not want the monopod to rotate *at all*. when I pan or recompose laterally/horizontally. Not sure what head I will use but I am quite sure the gimbals will remain idle.
Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
EeyoreSadFace wrote:
Recently took my 180-600 and my Z6III to an airshow. Question for those of you using them with the lens, any monopod and head recommendations? My wrists got a workout after 4 hours of tracking and shooting the various planes.
From my perspective, this is a great question you asked. I have been using the 200-500 for years and the 180-600 is my next lens. In past years shooting my 200-500 was easy. Not now, especially when I am waiting for the subject to fly, so I can catch some frames or a short vid clip.
*I have been doing a lot of research on monopod set-ups*
Firstly, I have two high-end gimbal heads that have been sitting unused for several years now. That's because they offer no dampening of movement.
I use the Manfrotto MVH500AH with its fluid drag system *for all stills and video*. It never comes off my tripod. The long stick handle is not used at all anymore. It just gets in the way.
I should clarify that to-date I have only used this head on my Inburo carbon fiber tripod (15 years of flawless service). For me, a tripod does have its place (long video maybe?), but in most of my situations, the tripod is awkward to work with vs a monopod.
Following is what I have learned about monopods so far.
The one in the following link is incredibly innovative and flagged as the best monopod in the world. It probably is.
However, I am going to stick with my Giottos MML3290B. ($). But two alterations must happen: A 3 legged or 4 legged foot with a universal ball joint at the base. I do not want the monopod to rotate *at all*. when I pan or recompose laterally/horizontally. Not sure what head I will use but I am quite sure the gimbals will remain idle.
Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
EeyoreSadFace wrote:
Recently took my 180-600 and my Z6III to an airshow. Question for those of you using them with the lens, any monopod and head recommendations? My wrists got a workout after 4 hours of tracking and shooting the various planes.
From my perspective, this is a great question you asked. I have been using the 200-500 for years and the 180-600 is my next lens. In past years shooting my 200-500 was easy. Not now, especially when I am waiting for the subject to fly, so I can catch some frames or a short vid clip.
*I have been doing a lot of research on monopod set-ups*
Firstly, I have two high-end gimbal heads that have been sitting unused for several years now. That's because they offer no dampening of movement.
I use the Manfrotto MVH500AH with its fluid drag system *for all stills and video*. It never comes off my tripod. The long stick handle is not used at all anymore. It just gets in the way.
I should clarify that to-date I have only used this head on my Inburo carbon fiber tripod (15 years of flawless service). For me, a tripod does have its place (long video maybe?), but in most of my situations, the tripod is awkward to work with vs a monopod.
Following is what I have learned about monopods so far.
The one in the following link is incredibly innovative and flagged as the best monopod in the world. It probably is.
However, I am most likely going to stick with my Giottos MML3290B. Two alterations must happen: A 3 legged or 4 legged foot with a universal ball joint at the base. I do not want the monopod to rotate *at all*. when I pan or recompose laterally/horizontally. Not sure what head I will use but I am quite sure the gimbals are out.
Robert
Oct 28, 2024 at 11:08 AM
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