[vievetrick]

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Okay, I am going to be shooting some high action 6 year old soccer this weekend. Well, high action may not be the right term but fun maybe. Anyway I have been thinking for a few weeks about getting a monopod to use my Sigma 70-200. I have been scanning Ekbay for awhile and read that this

http://cgi.ebay.com/DYNATRAN-PRO-MONOPOD-KIT-BALL-GRIP-HEAD-CASE-AT-1016_W0Q...em170026132766

unit is pretty good for the price. Just wondering if anyone can say anything about it? Also wondering what others are using. I am not a pro looking to hold up a giant lens every week but I also don't want something to cheap. I know some monopods do not come with a head so keep in mind I am looking for an all in one.

[joele]

I use (and happily recommend) the Manfrotto 679B Monopod with a 234RC head (swivel head with quick release plate)..

EDIT: In america the head is actually the 3229 (different model numbers to here).. Anyway this is the monopod and head available as a set at bhphoto...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&s...ughType=search

[tswill2]

Whatever monopod you get, try using it collapsed for shooting action. You will find that the lower Center of Gravity will stabilize your camera for a one or 2 stop improvement. Your photos will be as sharp handheld at 1/50 as they would have been at 1/200 for instance. It sure won't make the lens feel any lighter though....