Nature Update on my Pentax 300mm DA lens.

Update on my Pentax 300mm DA lens. · **3 Likes**

To go with my new Pentax 300mm DA lens I invested in a manfforrto monopod to steady this old man's shake.

These shots were with the monopod and it allows me more latitude with my settings--lower ISO along with a higher f/stop. I lke it so far.Should I get a head for it that allows me to tilt the camera more vertical . It's a Benro head for only $65--

--charliezap

**MikeNArk** · 03-26-2022, 02:36 PM

Looks like it's working well for you. These are all very good shots. Does it make your arms less tired after shooting? Thanks for the update.

35mmfilmfan · 03-26-2022, 02:55 PM

On each of my tripods, and my monopod, I use one of these :

Manfrotto 804RC2 3 Way Pan & Tilt Photo Tripod Head

Locks easily in each orientation, and is smooth enough to be able to use when balancing a long lens.

wadge22 · 03-26-2022, 04:06 PM

For a monopod, I definitely recommend a tilt only head (sometimes called a 2 way head). RRS and Promediagear make some of the best ones, but others make them for less, including knockoffs of the RRS one. I think Sirui has a somewhat affordable (<$100) one that's still rated for 30 lbs or so, if you want a name brand. I would probably stay away from the ones only rated for 5 or 6 lbs, although if DA300 is your biggest lens they might be okay.

**angkymac** · 03-26-2022, 07:34 PM

Not only the sharp eagle feathers, but those spruce cones are truly "delicious"!
And thanks to the guys for recommendations for the monopod heeads.
Angky.

charliezap · 03-27-2022, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Looks like it's working well for you. These are all very good shots. Does it make your arms less tired after shooting? Thanks for the update.

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

On each of my tripods, and my monopod, I use one of these :

Manfrotto 804RC2 3 Way Pan & Tilt Photo Tripod Head

Locks easily in each orientation, and is smooth enough to be able to use when balancing a long lens.

Just got back from my nature walk today. No luck but there will be other day.

--charliezap

**Sailor** · 03-27-2022, 11:55 AM

Results are terrific, Capn!

Jer

**eaglem** · 03-27-2022, 03:42 PM

That is a razor sharp Lens without doubt.

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03-27-2022, 10:07 AM	#6
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Looks like it's working well for you. These are all very good shots. Does it make your arms less tired after shooting? Thanks for the update. Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan On each of my tripods, and my monopod, I use one of these : Manfrotto 804RC2 3 Way Pan & Tilt Photo Tripod Head Locks easily in each orientation, and is smooth enough to be able to use when balancing a long lens. Just got back from my nature walk today. No luck but there will be other day.--charliezap

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35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,328	On each of my tripods, and my monopod, I use one of these : Manfrotto 804RC2 3 Way Pan & Tilt Photo Tripod Head Locks easily in each orientation, and is smooth enough to be able to use when balancing a long lens.

03-26-2022, 04:06 PM	#4
wadge22 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: NE Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 897	For a monopod, I definitely recommend a tilt only head (sometimes called a 2 way head). RRS and Promediagear make some of the best ones, but others make them for less, including knockoffs of the RRS one. I think Sirui has a somewhat affordable (<$100) one that's still rated for 30 lbs or so, if you want a name brand. I would probably stay away from the ones only rated for 5 or 6 lbs, although if DA300 is your biggest lens they might be okay.

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angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,962	Not only the sharp eagle feathers, but those spruce cones are truly "delicious"! And thanks to the guys for recommendations for the monopod heeads. Angky.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Results are terrific, Capn! Jer

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144	That is a razor sharp Lens without doubt.