[Recovered Thread: 113823]

[danielchtong]

Ane one recommending this for dslr and a 300 prime at a total wt 5 lb compared with its max load of 4.4 lb ?

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I tried it out in a local shop and really like it Pan capability at the bottom cartridge.

I know I will be limited in my future acquisition of heavier body or lens

Daniel , Toronto

[danielchtong]

Some member cautioned me that it is way under.

Got Manfrotto 680B Monopod & 234RC head instead

Hope it is ok

Daniel, Toronto

[lsifs]

Daniel:

How do you like your 680B monopod? I'm thinking to get the 682B, but I don't know how the retractable legs works, are they detached and has the the threads to attach to main unit or they stay with the unit all the time?

[danielchtong]

lsifs wrote:

Daniel:

How do you like your 680B monopod? I'm thinking to get the 682B, but I don't know how the retractable legs works, are they detached and has the the threads to attach to main unit or they stay with the unit all the time?

I like 680b a lot now. Originally I did not buy the idea that it needs to bear heavy weight. But it turns out that it does while shooting.
I saw 682B in action. Being so light wt., it is good , very good for light weight camcorder. But not for slr plus heavy lens

Daniel, Toronto

[Trique Daddi]

I purchased the Gittos MH 5580. I am tall so the 70 inches was importaant to me. My Gear is a 20D with a 70-200 2.8 and a 2x extender and a 580EX flash. I wanted something sturdy and it comes with a tilt head and quick release. I am very pleased with it's ease of use and the build quality is excellant.I felt like it was a bargainfor $84.It will definitely support anything I may have in the future.

Good luck with your shopping!

Trique Daddi

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