title says it all! What would you recommend? I want something light, easy collapsible, not too expensive.

thanks

With Monopods, as everything, you get what you pay for.

I have a Manfrotto 682B (black). It works for everything - 300 mm lens, lightstand, and 2nd remote flash. Big, beefy, $$$, and looks professional.

Eric

I have and love my Manfrotto 680B. It has 4 sections, compacts very well, and opens quickly. It has a very nice handle that doesnt slide around at all (i tested some that had some really lame handles). It is also relatively cheap at around 50 bucks. I then purchased a monopod head for it that lets it swivel for portrait shots. I use this more than my tripod because it is more mobile.

hope this helps.

I have the Manfrotto 679B. Love it. Only $72 at B&H.

You've heard of the "light on a stick"...I use the "camera on a stick" sometimes for aerial shots...check it on my daily photo tips blog entry from 11/27/06.

I have a Manfrotto 680B Monopod with 486RC2 Head and find it to be an excellent combination for surfing and other event shooting. I have a clip on it to attach it to my belt when not in use, thus freeing up both hands when needed.

Wow, i have used the camera on a stick method as well. And i thougth i was unique.

It costs more, but is WELL worth it...check out
Manfrotto 685B NeoTec
It extends by just grabbing it and extending it (auto locks in place) and to retract a simple squeeze of the trigger. Very fast, very convenient. I have a bigger, sturdier Manfrotto, but this thing is what I always pick up.

Good luck!
Michael



Thant's cool Dan. I gotta admit I've never done this.

Went with the manfrotto 682B. Thanks!

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