I have been looking around here and just surfing the net. I have a new Manafrotto 334B monopod. I am a little confused in what head to get for this pod. I am hoping to use it to help me taking pics of birds. Appreciate any advice.
Thank you
I have been looking around here and just surfing the net. I have a new Manafrotto 334B monopod. I am a little confused in what head to get for this pod. I am hoping to use it to help me taking pics of birds. Appreciate any advice.
Thank you
How heavy a lens ?
There is the manfrotto head that's quite cheap, 234rc I think.
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Thanks Darren, I will be using a sigma 400mm on the monopod.
234rc is a simple swivel, tilt choice for $60
Thanks so much Kevin and Darren about to order one now. Cheers
Thanks also Kewi.
Sorry I forgot to mention I was tossing up between a ball head and a swivel???
Go for a ball head. If your 400mm has a tripod ring (I'm sure it will), then you can use the ball head a bit like a gimbal head, as in:
http://vimeo.com/channels/photographyschool/page:40
See the 3rd video down. Also, you are more likely to use a ball head on a tripod, when not on the monopod. The other one is unlikely to be as useful.
Last edited by strictfunctor; 15-08-2011 at 9:02pm. Reason: further suggestions