Tripod/Monopod suggestions needed.

[Shadow]

I have an old tripod that is very sturdy and reliable yet still semi light weight. I also have a nice monopod with a fully adjustable head unit with a level will let me go 90 degrees etc... as well have quick release base for the camera.

What I'm looking for is a Tripod and a Monopod where I can use the same quick release base between the two. Doesn't do me much good to have one with a quick release and the other not as I have to unscrew the base plate anyways.

At the same time I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars either LOL.

Any suggestions? Website links are always welcome

[AtTheWall]

I'll be watching this thread keenly. I'm in the same boat.

[Hillary]

I got a small bit of help on mine... but still searching. Will be watching this thread.

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78609

[Casey]

Get some good Manfrotto legs and this head:
Manfrotto 804RC2

Then, get a good Manfrotto monopod with this head:
Manfrotto RC2

B&H has some excellent "kits" that give you all of what you need. Try this one for a tripod:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/480279-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_190XB_804RC2_190XB_Tripod_Legs_Black_.html

This is a decent monopod setup:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/353315-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging__681B_Monopod_Black_with.html

Just remember, you can have the following features in a tripod:
Cheap
Light
Sturdy

Unfortunately, you can only choose two of those.

[Shadow]

Looks like the maker, DynaTran, of my current monopod has an option for me, just got off the phone with them. The only problem I see with this set is the tripod weighs in a 8 lbs but the monopod comes in at a mere 2.5 lbs, but they all use the same base plate which is good...hmmmm

monopod: http://www.amvona.com/?page=shop/fly...roduct_id=3634

Tripod:
4.9 lbs = http://www.amvona.com/?page=shop/fly...roduct_id=2045

5.8 lbs = http://www.amvona.com/?page=shop/fly...roduct_id=2056

8.1 lbs = http://www.amvona.com/?page=shop/fly...roduct_id=2394

[WyoBull]

I use the Manfrotto pistol grip head for both my monopod and tripod when I use them. I simply screws on to either one in second. It is basically a pistol grip sitting on a ball head and you squeeze the pistol grip and rotate the camera to any angle you want. It works great!

[Full curl]

I've got the Bogen tripod 055XPROB,Bogen monopod 681B and Bogen head 322RC2 Grip Action. I use them with a Canon 50D with a grip and I really like them.

[texag93]

I got the Sunpak 7500TM. It is a tripod with a built in monopod. Its pretty heavy duty and comes with two QD plates. I like mine.

[bundyducks]

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