Monopod

scunning14 · 05-16-2014, 09:03 AM

I purchased a carbon fiber Velbon Neo Pod 6 years ago for a ridiculous discount while I was working at bestbuy. It is very light and solid, but I would never pay full price for it if were buying again. If you want a good bang for your buck, you might want to try this combination Dolica G100 Pistol Grip Head and DOLICA WT-1010 - 61'' Ultra- Premium Professional Monopod (select heavy duty option). You can get both for about $100. I have a Dolica GX600B200 tripod and have been very satisfied with it and the ball head that came with it. You get a lot for your money if you compare them to the Manfrottos, Giottos, etc. I would gladly trade in my Velbon for this combination. The pistol grip head will give you great versatility and will also work on any tripod you own or purchase in the future. I plan on purchasing the pistol grip in the near future to go with my monopod/tripods.

Last edited by scunning14; 05-16-2014 at 09:35 AM.

**Genobreaker** · 05-24-2014, 09:38 AM

Thank you for the suggestions. I ended up going with Sirui P-326 with a Oben Tilt Head. Got it in the other day and planning to use it this weekend. Can't wait.

**Genobreaker** · 05-24-2014, 10:45 AM

Oh 1 question. Is it recommended to turn off the shake reduction while using the monopod? I know you should for tripods, but now sure for monopods since they're not as stable as tripods.

JayBee451 · 05-24-2014, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by Genobreaker

Oh 1 question. Is it recommended to turn off the shake reduction while using the monopod? I know you should for tripods, but now sure for monopods since they're not as stable as tripods.

I don't turn it off, usually because I forget.

Congrats with the new Sirui, you made a good choice IMHO.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-25-2014, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by Des

tilt head sort of defeats the purpose

Not if you want to take a portrait/upright shot while still mounted on the monopod.

**Des** · 05-25-2014, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Not if you want to take a portrait/upright shot while still mounted on the monopod.

That's true.

**Genobreaker** · 05-27-2014, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by JayBee451

Congrats with the new Sirui, you made a good choice IMHO.

Thanks

zoolander · 06-01-2014, 02:43 AM

I like the Manfrotto 334B Automatic Monopod. Just push the trigger and the leg drops. Its a bit pricey though.

05-16-2014, 09:03 AM	#16
scunning14 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 195	Great Value Suggestion I purchased a carbon fiber Velbon Neo Pod 6 years ago for a ridiculous discount while I was working at bestbuy. It is very light and solid, but I would never pay full price for it if were buying again. If you want a good bang for your buck, you might want to try this combination Dolica G100 Pistol Grip Head and DOLICA WT-1010 - 61'' Ultra- Premium Professional Monopod (select heavy duty option). You can get both for about $100. I have a Dolica GX600B200 tripod and have been very satisfied with it and the ball head that came with it. You get a lot for your money if you compare them to the Manfrottos, Giottos, etc. I would gladly trade in my Velbon for this combination. The pistol grip head will give you great versatility and will also work on any tripod you own or purchase in the future. I plan on purchasing the pistol grip in the near future to go with my monopod/tripods. Last edited by scunning14; 05-16-2014 at 09:35 AM.

05-24-2014, 10:45 AM	#18
Genobreaker Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 135 Original Poster	Question using monopod Oh 1 question. Is it recommended to turn off the shake reduction while using the monopod? I know you should for tripods, but now sure for monopods since they're not as stable as tripods.

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05-24-2014, 09:38 AM	#17
Genobreaker Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 135 Original Poster	Thank you for the suggestions. I ended up going with Sirui P-326 with a Oben Tilt Head. Got it in the other day and planning to use it this weekend. Can't wait.

05-24-2014, 11:51 PM	#19
JayBee451 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 379	Originally posted by Genobreaker Oh 1 question. Is it recommended to turn off the shake reduction while using the monopod? I know you should for tripods, but now sure for monopods since they're not as stable as tripods. I don't turn it off, usually because I forget. Congrats with the new Sirui, you made a good choice IMHO.

05-25-2014, 02:59 AM	#20
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by Des tilt head sort of defeats the purpose Not if you want to take a portrait/upright shot while still mounted on the monopod.

05-25-2014, 03:33 AM	#21
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Not if you want to take a portrait/upright shot while still mounted on the monopod. That's true.

05-27-2014, 03:06 PM	#22
Genobreaker Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 135 Original Poster	Originally posted by JayBee451 Congrats with the new Sirui, you made a good choice IMHO. Thanks

06-01-2014, 02:43 AM	#23
zoolander Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 351	I like the Manfrotto 334B Automatic Monopod. Just push the trigger and the leg drops. Its a bit pricey though.