Epic recommended Monopod

[Kwan Khan]

Manfroto 561BHDV-1 - have a look at this http://vimeo.com/26869155

Load Capacity is only 8.81 lbs (4 kg)

[Justin Chin]

I've used the Manfroto 561BHDV-1 for 6 weeks in Mexico without any hitches. My camera setup.

I switched over to the 685B because of the single handed operation, which is way too useful. Plus it has a 17 pound load capacity.

[Justin Chin]

Oh, and I would buy one of these for the 685B - foot protector. I would occasionally step on the feet of the 561BHDV and pull of the rubber feet. This 685B has the same issue. With the foot projector you completely eliminate that problem.

[Brandon J.F.]

I have a carbon Gitzo GM2541. Expensive, but the stages are super solid, and the top plate has 1/4" and 3/8" screws. Perfect for the Epic. You can support quite a lot of weight with it, too. I think I paid around $300.

I have the same one. Love it. It's $179.90 after rebate on B&H right now.

[Howard Buksbaum]

Anyone use http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Ball_Head.html?

Justin, what kind of head do you have on that and how much weight do you normally put on it?

[Michael Mayda]

Load Capacity is only 8.81 lbs (4 kg)

It is more realistically 18.81 lbs. That spec put me off at first, but the Manfroto 561BHDV-1 can handle much more weight with impunity.