Monopod or tripod to Travel with?

Hawaii-geek · Dec 5, 2003

Is there such thing as a TRAVEL Monopod?

My guess is I need it to extend at least 5 feet.

I am thinking that a Monopod is better to travel with, because of the one pole?
I need something LIGHT and that can FIT in my carry on bag.

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michael carr · Dec 5, 2003

Hawaii-geek said:
Is there such thing as a TRAVEL Monopod?

My guess is I need it to extend at least 5 feet.

I am thinking that a Monopod is better to travel with, because of
the one pole?
I need something LIGHT and that can FIT in my carry on bag.

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ShudderBug · Dec 5, 2003

I got a Vanguard VGT-4 from buy.com (don't know if they still have them) for $14.95 + about $5 shipping.

Collapsed it is just under 23 inches, is very well made, has a hand grip to use as a hiking pole, drop-down foot extension to use as a stabilizer (doesn't stabilize like a good tripod), and a nice quick release with a section to mount on the camera.

It is very light and has three sections with nice section locks. It extends to 56 inches max which is a little under 5 feet. I really like mine.

Hawaii-geek wrote:

Randy Collins · Dec 5, 2003

HG,

Here's one option. It's a portable tripod that converts to a monopod. I've never seen one in person, just from the info on the web.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=14703&is=REG

This one looks like a nice compact mono-pod.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=150466&is=REG

I've got this combination table-top tri-pod and micro mono-pod. Pretty unstable as a monopod, but it would work in a pinch. (it came as part of a bundle or I don't think I would have purchased it.)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=240298&is=REG

This is my personal favorite. I don't have it yet, but as soon as I loose my $10 walmart mono-pod, this is the one I'll probably replace it with. Not the most expensive, but it looks like a good value and folds down to less than two feet.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=247941&is=REG

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Merkin Muffley2 · Dec 5, 2003

this is the one I got. Love it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2970126895&category=30092

Hawaii-geek said:
Is there such thing as a TRAVEL Monopod?

My guess is I need it to extend at least 5 feet.

I am thinking that a Monopod is better to travel with, because of
the one pole?
I need something LIGHT and that can FIT in my carry on bag.

--
New to Photography ... I need a lot of HELP!
but, learning quickly by reading this forum.
Love, my travel 'worthy' c-5050

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Merkin Muffley2 · Dec 5, 2003

http://www.pbase.com/seawolf/temp_hold

Hawaii-geek said:
Is there such thing as a TRAVEL Monopod?

My guess is I need it to extend at least 5 feet.

I am thinking that a Monopod is better to travel with, because of
the one pole?
I need something LIGHT and that can FIT in my carry on bag.

--
New to Photography ... I need a lot of HELP!
but, learning quickly by reading this forum.
Love, my travel 'worthy' c-5050

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Hawaii-geek · Dec 6, 2003

michael carr said:
Hawaii-geek said:

Is there such thing as a TRAVEL Monopod?

My guess is I need it to extend at least 5 feet.

I am thinking that a Monopod is better to travel with, because of
the one pole?
I need something LIGHT and that can FIT in my carry on bag.

--
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looks ok hope i have been of help
- http://bermangraphics.com/coolpix/velbon.htm

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Hawaii-geek · Dec 6, 2003

ShudderBug,

Where did you get it from?

ShudderBug said:
I got a Vanguard VGT-4 from buy.com (don't know if they still have
them) for $14.95 + about $5 shipping.

Collapsed it is just under 23 inches, is very well made, has a hand
grip to use as a hiking pole, drop-down foot extension to use as a
stabilizer (doesn't stabilize like a good tripod), and a nice quick
release with a section to mount on the camera.

It is very light and has three sections with nice section locks.
It extends to 56 inches max which is a little under 5 feet. I
really like mine.

Hawaii-geek wrote:

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RichardR · Dec 6, 2003

I have been using this one for the past year and love it! It has been used and was recommended to me by several members of the board. It used to be sold by Ritz camera under their name but they no longer carry it. There are many sources, including ebay, if you do a net search for Vanguard Monopod. It usually sells for around $30.

I like the quick release plate; 3-way head; and the folding foot brace at the bottom. Very sturdy and lightweight.

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ShudderBug · Dec 6, 2003

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=90108962&loc=111&sp=1

It's now $15.99. I got mine a couple of months ago.

If you do a search on "monopod", they also have a Simmons. Don't know about that one.

If the link I gave you doesn't work, just go to http://www.buy.com and type in monopod.

I have bought two things from them now, and believe that they are very reliable.

Hawaii-geek wrote:

ShudderBug · Dec 6, 2003

That one would work a little bit better than my VGT 4, as I noticed with mine that it is pretty rigid getting the camera tilt right. Yours is twice as much and has a little more bulk, but I think overall it would work better. I'll keep mine though. I'm happy with it. It sure helps getting sharper pictures, even when subjects aren't moving.

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Hawaii-geek · Dec 6, 2003

Randy,
How do you use the Pan head?

Like this one:

Bogan 3006 Black Monopod … It might be smaller and lighter … but, does not have the 3-way pan head.
Is there a advantage / use … for the pan head ?
Have not used … but, thought you could just turn on the Mono leg?

Maximum Height 61.0" (154.9 cm)
Folded Lenght 19.0" (48.3 cm)
Load Capacity 10.00 lb (4.54 kg)
Sections 4
Leg Lock Type Flip levers
Male Thread Size 1/4"-20
Weight 0.81 lb (0.37 kg)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=188386&is=REG&si=spec#goto_itemInfo

Randy Collins
wrote:

Randy Collins said:
HG,

Here's one option. It's a portable tripod that converts to a
monopod. I've never seen one in person, just from the info on the
web.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=14703&is=REG

This one looks like a nice compact mono-pod.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=150466&is=REG

I've got this combination table-top tri-pod and micro mono-pod.
Pretty unstable as a monopod, but it would work in a pinch. (it
came as part of a bundle or I don't think I would have purchased
it.)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=240298&is=REG

This is my personal favorite. I don't have it yet, but as soon as
I loose my $10 walmart mono-pod, this is the one I'll probably
replace it with. Not the most expensive, but it looks like a good
value and folds down to less than two feet.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=247941&is=REG

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Randy C.
C-2100 * C-740 * C-5050 * TCON-17
San Antonio, TX

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Hawaii-geek · Dec 6, 2003

Merkin,

What model # is it ?
and how do you think it compairs to the Bogen 3006 or the Sunpak EZEE ?

Merkin Muffley2 said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2970126895&category=30092

Hawaii-geek said:

Is there such thing as a TRAVEL Monopod?

My guess is I need it to extend at least 5 feet.

I am thinking that a Monopod is better to travel with, because of
the one pole?
I need something LIGHT and that can FIT in my carry on bag.

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Hawaii-geek · Dec 6, 2003

I do think I like the flexhead ... what is the Style #
So, it can do Portrait and Landscape ?
and other heads do not?
Is the Bogen FlexHead # 3423

How do you like this style?
Bogan 3006 Black Monopod …
Maximum Height 61.0" (154.9 cm)
Folded Lenght 19.0" (48.3 cm)
Load Capacity 10.00 lb (4.54 kg)
Sections 4
Leg Lock Type Flip levers
Male Thread Size 1/4"-20
Weight 0.81 lb (0.37 kg)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=188386&is=REG&si=spec#goto_itemInfo

Merkin Muffley2 said:
Hawaii-geek said:

Is there such thing as a TRAVEL Monopod?

My guess is I need it to extend at least 5 feet.

I am thinking that a Monopod is better to travel with, because of
the one pole?
I need something LIGHT and that can FIT in my carry on bag.

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Hawaii-geek · Dec 6, 2003

RichardR said:
I have been using this one for the past year and love it! It has
been used and was recommended to me by several members of the
board. It used to be sold by Ritz camera under their name but
they no longer carry it. There are many sources, including ebay,
if you do a net search for Vanguard Monopod. It usually sells for
around $30.

I like the quick release plate; 3-way head; and the folding foot
brace at the bottom. Very sturdy and lightweight.

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RichardR · Dec 6, 2003

They look the same except for the head. The tilt helps a lot when composing a photo vertically.

****

ShudderBug said:
That one would work a little bit better than my VGT 4, as I noticed
with mine that it is pretty rigid getting the camera tilt right.
Yours is twice as much and has a little more bulk, but I think
overall it would work better. I'll keep mine though. I'm happy
with it. It sure helps getting sharper pictures, even when
subjects aren't moving.

RichardR wrote:

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RichardR · Dec 6, 2003

HG,

I've not seen it in any color but the dark grey...it's an attractive color and isn't flashy like bare aluminum.

As I mentioned to Shudderbug, the tilt head is great for taking vertically-oriented pictures.

It folds up to a nice size and could double as a Billy Club if you ever needed it!!!

)

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Paul Auclair · Dec 6, 2003

unless you're positive about what types of shots you are 'only' going to shoot. a monopod will pretty much stow away in amongst the tripod legs and the extra weight as far as i'm concerned is worth the extra range of shooting. a monopod is great for close quarter shots -no legs for moving peolpe to stumble over. indoor -low(er) light shots-. however the best way to shoot panos, and lanscapes -bracket exposures- is to have a tripod.
Paul
gitzo monopod w/ manfrotto #234RC head and manfrotto#361 shoulder brace.
manfrotto 055Pro w/ manfrotto #352RC head

Hawaii-geek said:
Is there such thing as a TRAVEL Monopod?

My guess is I need it to extend at least 5 feet.

I am thinking that a Monopod is better to travel with, because of
the one pole?
I need something LIGHT and that can FIT in my carry on bag.

--
New to Photography ... I need a lot of HELP!
but, learning quickly by reading this forum.
Love, my travel 'worthy' c-5050

Hawaii-geek · Dec 6, 2003

1) Bogen/Manfrotto 3001BPRO Black Compact Tripod $ 142.99
2) Bogen 3025 3D Tripod Head $ 39.99
At B&H this combo is now $ 147.95

For Panoramic

3) Bogen Lightweight 4-section Monopod Black #3006 w/ # 3423 flexhead $ 34.95
Or SunPak EXEE $ 47.95

For Travel and night ... Christmas and NewYears

4) Promaster 5750DX Digital Flash $ 124.99
5) Promaster Dedicated Auto/TTL Module for Olympus c-5050 $ 20.00

For Resturant and Party Flash

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Henkka Karapuu · Dec 6, 2003

Consider gitzo 1028.. It weights under 800 grams, fits inside normal school bag or shoulder bag and is unbelievably rigid for the size. I'v compared it directly against my larger tripod, gitzo's 2.2kg explorer, and the difference in rigidity is suprisingly small.

It's only 110cm without extending center column, but when using camera with flip-up lcd screen the height is not a problem really.

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