Monopod Manfrotto 234RC Use

trailrider · 07-23-2010, 12:26 PM

How do most people use their Manfroto 234RC quick release on their monopods? Are people brave enough and leave it connected and carry the camera and monopod around together or do they disconnect and carry separately each time they move to a new location?

I am torn between a 234 tilt head (thumb screw mount) and the 234RC (quick release). With the tumb screw mount, the camera is not coming off so long it is tight. If I have to remove the camera everytime I move with the quick release it looses some benefit.

Thanks,
Mike

RonHendriks1966 · 07-23-2010, 01:55 PM

I use the same plate on my tripod, and yes it's always a thing on your mind, but I walked around with the camera on the tripod.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-23-2010, 02:58 PM

I've using the 234 (not quick release) on my 680B monopod for some time now, without drama.

You can get it screwed up tight and carry your kit by the monopod, provided your not using huge glass i.e. 300 mm f2.8 & 400 mm f2.8 etc.

mithrandir · 07-23-2010, 05:14 PM

I always have my camera strap around my neck when carrying my cameras on the monopod. Redundant support is always a good way to go.

SpecialK · 07-23-2010, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by mithrandir

I always have my camera strap around my neck when carrying my cameras on the monopod. Redundant support is always a good way to go.

Same here.

trailrider · 07-24-2010, 04:28 AM

kerrowdown,
Do you have much trouble mounting the camera on the non quick release version? Is it easiest to hold the monopod vertical and mount or put it between your legs and mount?

Using the camera strap for carrying sounds good for security.

Thanks,

Mike

**Kerrowdown** · 07-24-2010, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by trailrider

kerrowdown,
Do you have much trouble mounting the camera on the non quick release version? Is it easiest to hold the monopod vertical and mount or put it between your legs and mount?

I've never even thought about this.

I had to go away and do it to see how I mount the camera

The answer is just to screw the thing on, anyway you can at the time of use, it makes no odds, I appear to have no set way to do it.

Just as long as it's good and tight.

GaryH · 07-30-2010, 06:08 AM

I have the 234RC on a 680 Monopod and use it with my Bigma. It has worked great for the past year. I carry with camera on monopod slung over one shoulder. I do make sure to engage the quick release lock lever and I also tend to grab the camera strap and hold it against the monopod while shoulder carrying. Just in case.

**ChrisPlatt** · 08-01-2010, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by mithrandir:

I always have my camera strap around my neck when carrying my cameras on the monopod.

Originally posted by SpecialK:

Same here.

I can just see the gruesome headline now:

"INVESTIGATORS LOOK FOR LINK BETWEEN MARYLAND, CALIFORNIA PHOTOGRAPHERS; BOTH FOUND WITH BROKEN NECK"...

Chris

trailrider · 08-01-2010, 05:52 PM

I just came back from using my new 234 (non-quick release version) and like it a lot. Mounting with the thumb screw is quick and touble free. I kept my camera strap around my neck all the time and carried it over my shoulder. This was the first time I used a monopod. I got some clear shots at rather slow shutter speeds.

Mike

**dadipentak** · 08-01-2010, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by trailrider

How do most people use their Manfroto 234RC quick release on their monopods? Are people brave enough and leave it connected and carry the camera and monopod around together or do they disconnect and carry separately each time they move to a new location?

I am torn between a 234 tilt head (thumb screw mount) and the 234RC (quick release). With the tumb screw mount, the camera is not coming off so long it is tight. If I have to remove the camera everytime I move with the quick release it looses some benefit.

Thanks,
Mike

I have the QR version and often leave the camera mounted as I move around. That's when I'm stalking: when I'm just walking, I'll take the camera off.

I've use the 234RC with my A*400 f2.8 too but the drill in that case, was one hand for the monopod and one for the camera at all times. That rule still applies even though I've since upgraded to a heavy duty Giottos for that lens.

Arpe · 08-02-2010, 06:32 PM

Use the 234RC on my 694CX with K-7 and 70-200/2.8.

Often carry that outfit around sideline holding on only to the monopod. No problems so far.

07-23-2010, 12:26 PM	#1
trailrider Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 42	Monopod Manfrotto 234RC Use How do most people use their Manfroto 234RC quick release on their monopods? Are people brave enough and leave it connected and carry the camera and monopod around together or do they disconnect and carry separately each time they move to a new location? I am torn between a 234 tilt head (thumb screw mount) and the 234RC (quick release). With the tumb screw mount, the camera is not coming off so long it is tight. If I have to remove the camera everytime I move with the quick release it looses some benefit. Thanks, Mike

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07-23-2010, 01:55 PM	#2
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I use the same plate on my tripod, and yes it's always a thing on your mind, but I walked around with the camera on the tripod.

07-23-2010, 02:58 PM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	I've using the 234 (not quick release) on my 680B monopod for some time now, without drama. You can get it screwed up tight and carry your kit by the monopod, provided your not using huge glass i.e. 300 mm f2.8 & 400 mm f2.8 etc.

07-23-2010, 05:14 PM	#4
mithrandir Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,895	I always have my camera strap around my neck when carrying my cameras on the monopod. Redundant support is always a good way to go.

07-23-2010, 07:43 PM	#5
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by mithrandir I always have my camera strap around my neck when carrying my cameras on the monopod. Redundant support is always a good way to go. Same here.

07-24-2010, 04:28 AM	#6
trailrider Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 42 Original Poster	kerrowdown, Do you have much trouble mounting the camera on the non quick release version? Is it easiest to hold the monopod vertical and mount or put it between your legs and mount? Using the camera strap for carrying sounds good for security. Thanks, Mike

07-24-2010, 11:03 AM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by trailrider kerrowdown, Do you have much trouble mounting the camera on the non quick release version? Is it easiest to hold the monopod vertical and mount or put it between your legs and mount? I've never even thought about this. I had to go away and do it to see how I mount the camera The answer is just to screw the thing on, anyway you can at the time of use, it makes no odds, I appear to have no set way to do it. Just as long as it's good and tight.

07-30-2010, 06:08 AM	#8
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764	I have the 234RC on a 680 Monopod and use it with my Bigma. It has worked great for the past year. I carry with camera on monopod slung over one shoulder. I do make sure to engage the quick release lock lever and I also tend to grab the camera strap and hold it against the monopod while shoulder carrying. Just in case.

08-01-2010, 09:35 AM	#9
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Originally posted by mithrandir: I always have my camera strap around my neck when carrying my cameras on the monopod. Originally posted by SpecialK: Same here. I can just see the gruesome headline now: "INVESTIGATORS LOOK FOR LINK BETWEEN MARYLAND, CALIFORNIA PHOTOGRAPHERS; BOTH FOUND WITH BROKEN NECK"... Chris

08-01-2010, 05:52 PM	#10
trailrider Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 42 Original Poster	I just came back from using my new 234 (non-quick release version) and like it a lot. Mounting with the thumb screw is quick and touble free. I kept my camera strap around my neck all the time and carried it over my shoulder. This was the first time I used a monopod. I got some clear shots at rather slow shutter speeds. Mike

08-01-2010, 07:03 PM	#11
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by trailrider How do most people use their Manfroto 234RC quick release on their monopods? Are people brave enough and leave it connected and carry the camera and monopod around together or do they disconnect and carry separately each time they move to a new location? I am torn between a 234 tilt head (thumb screw mount) and the 234RC (quick release). With the tumb screw mount, the camera is not coming off so long it is tight. If I have to remove the camera everytime I move with the quick release it looses some benefit. Thanks, Mike I have the QR version and often leave the camera mounted as I move around. That's when I'm stalking: when I'm just walking, I'll take the camera off. I've use the 234RC with my A*400 f2.8 too but the drill in that case, was one hand for the monopod and one for the camera at all times. That rule still applies even though I've since upgraded to a heavy duty Giottos for that lens.

08-02-2010, 06:32 PM	#12
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Use the 234RC on my 694CX with K-7 and 70-200/2.8. Often carry that outfit around sideline holding on only to the monopod. No problems so far.