Epic recommended Monopod

[Howard Buksbaum]

Can anyone recommend a good monopod for the Epic?

Thanks,
Howie

 

[Brian Pascale]

I would get one where one button released all stages. So much better than having to release each stage at a time. Worth the extra money. I have a Manfrotto 685B that I put a ball head with a quick release. Works well and I think I spend $150 on it, but it was a few years ago. Really love using it with a DSLR as you can get some crazy angles by holding it like a jib. Don't think I am strong enough to do that for very long with my Scarlet.

 

[Dave Blackham]

Dont recall the number but we use the big manfrotto Monopods they do a 3 and 4 section unit. The 3 section monopod seems more stable but doesn't collapse so small.

 

[Nick Timmons]

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.

 

[Howard Buksbaum]

Thanks for all the feedback. I'm looking at the Gitzo 2541, what are you using for a head Nick?

 

[Asif Limbada]

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 second that. Awesome monopod.

 

[Justin Chin]

The Manfrotto 685B is awesome. It doesn't compress as small as some of the others so keep that in mind.

 

[Chris McKechnie]

I love Gitzo...I have this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/582860-REG/Gitzo_GM5561T_GM5561T_Traveler_6x_Carbon.html

With manfrotto's flat mount bowl adapter and a Miller Compass 25 Head.

 

[Michael Mayda]

I recently ran across a Manfroto 561BHDV-1 at a local shop and was impressed enough to buy it. It is very sturdy, plenty good for my Epic-M. It's distinguishing attribute is a fold-out tripod base with a fluid gimble and a fluid tilt head. I thought it was a joke until I tried it. It works very well! It's no O'Connor, but it is amazingly useable and very light weight. Worth a look, Howie.

 

[Filip Vandoorne]

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

 

[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/product/754041-REG/Manfrotto_MH057M0_Q5_057_Magnesium_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.