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Don Kuykendall said:
It is the Manfrotto 680B Monopod. It has a Load Capacity of 22.00 lb

I got it slightly used from a friend for a bargain price.
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That's the same one I have (wow, surprised to see it's already been discontinued). The Manfrotto monopod flip head only has a load capacity of 4.4 pounds so putting a Gimbal on it should allow more weight to be used. How functional is it with the Gimbal though?
 
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Patrick Molloy said:
Hurray! Today I got my AF-S 200-500 f/5.6E ED VR zoom plus a 95mm lens protector and a MEFoto tripod to mount it on
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How is that tripod about holding the weight of your gear? I've read mixed reviews on it and looking to get a new tripod as soon as I can make my mind up!!!


Nikon D750, Nikon D800, Nikon 16-35 f/4, Nikon 50mm 1.8, Nikon 70-300
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8, Sigma 105mm f2.8
Sigma 150-600 C
Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 Di VC USD
 
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cwgirl197 said:
How is that tripod about holding the weight of your gear? I've read mixed reviews on it and looking to get a new tripod as soon as I can make my mind up!!!
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I've been using the MeFoto Roadtrip as my travel tripod for a little over two years now. No problems with big kit like a D610 with grip and Tamron 160-600 at an outdoor event. The smaller MeFotos have less weight capacity, but the carbon fiber Roadtrip has been a good travel setup for me with either big lenses or long exposure night photography.



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cwgirl197 said:
How is that tripod about holding the weight of your gear? I've read mixed reviews on it and looking to get a new tripod as soon as I can make my mind up!!!


Nikon D750, Nikon D800, Nikon 16-35 f/4, Nikon 50mm 1.8, Nikon 70-300
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8, Sigma 105mm f2.8
Sigma 150-600 C
Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 Di VC USD
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It's really solid. The lens plus D7100 is just over 3 kg and the tripod is rated to 10kg plus it's carbon fibre so it's pretty strong and light. So far in pleased with it but I haven't been on a field trip yet.


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carguy said:
The F3/T arrived today! Surprisingly in great working condition after I threw in a new set of batteries!!!

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If you want to see a cool Nikon F3 Titanium in a good movie, watch "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty". Sean Penn's character uses one with a long lens. The name Nikon is taped over, but that's what it is.
 
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hark said:
That's the same one I have (wow, surprised to see it's already been discontinued). The Manfrotto monopod flip head only has a load capacity of 4.4 pounds so putting a Gimbal on it should allow more weight to be used. How functional is it with the Gimbal though?
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I just got back from the zoo with it. I don't think I will shoot with that long lens again without using the monopod/gimbal combo. IT is so stable

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TKC_D500

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Finally got the replacement screw for my monopod! The D500/200-500mm has a new home! Can't wait for the rain to clear up to give it a thorough test!!

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Whiskeyman

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Don Kuykendall said:
I tried shooting with a gimbal on a monopod recently and really liked it. Problem was I only had a cheep monopod and he connection between it and the gimbal was shaky at best. So yesterday I added a Manfrotto Monopod to the kit. It is heavy duty and a little larger around so it works great with the Gimbal. Went out and played with it a little today. Very stable platform for the D750 and Tamron 150-600
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During marching band season, I routinely use a monopod without a head on it for simplicity. I may have to give a gimbal on top of it a try!! Thanks for the idea, Don.

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