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Bogen Monopod 676B
Review by arjunrc.
Setting up a tripod in all situations is not what I want to do. I often need to step down to 1/40 with my 70-200 4L and my hands are just not stable enough to carry the weight of that lens. Infact, I get unpredictable results if I step down to anything below 1/250. So I bought the Bogen 676B monopod - a superb lightweight monopod that is easy to carry and expands really fast. The thread mount for the bogen was 1/4", so I bought the Bogen 3367
1/4" - 3/8" converter plate - looks like this:
Here is the tripod and the monopod together
And here is the same duo, with the ball head on the monopod
CONCLUSION Is the monopod worth it ? A picture is better than a thousand words. Here is a look at a shot, handheld at 1/20 with my 70-200 4L and with a monopod to show you the benefit of a monopod. Its an animated GIF, so you'll have to click on it, and please wait for the animation to load.
Review by arjunrc.
Setting up a tripod in all situations is not what I want to do. I often need to step down to 1/40 with my 70-200 4L and my hands are just not stable enough to carry the weight of that lens. Infact, I get unpredictable results if I step down to anything below 1/250. So I bought the Bogen 676B monopod - a superb lightweight monopod that is easy to carry and expands really fast. The thread mount for the bogen was 1/4", so I bought the Bogen 3367
1/4" - 3/8" converter plate - looks like this:
Here is the tripod and the monopod together
And here is the same duo, with the ball head on the monopod
CONCLUSION Is the monopod worth it ? A picture is better than a thousand words. Here is a look at a shot, handheld at 1/20 with my 70-200 4L and with a monopod to show you the benefit of a monopod. Its an animated GIF, so you'll have to click on it, and please wait for the animation to load.
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