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Tell hubby to keep watch in February. Sometimes Nikon offers a sale then. :shame:
Danno_RIP
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So what do you think of th setup. Seems I saw someone do a review of the rig but I cannot remember who.
After watching one of Lindsay Adler's Posing videos on Creative Live, I decided to get her book. She does an amazing job of explaining what to do.
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Dawg Pics
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Steve Perry did a review of the monoGimbal Head.
I think it will do just fine for now. First day out, the plate came loose from the collar quickly, probably because I didn't have it snugged enough, and from what I understand, side mounts tend to work their way apart after a while anyway. I didn't bring my camera bag, so I did't have the wrenches to tighten down the plate. Roy had one, so we were able to get it put back together. When I got home I tightened down the screw some more and added a tight rubber band to it, so I will try it again and see what happens. I can always get a dovetail collar if needed, but I think this will work.
The monopod is pretty light, which is what I wanted, and it has 3 folding feet on the bottom. With the camera removed, I can just set the monopod down like a walking cane if I am not using it. The bottom can be used as a small tripod as well. It also has a ball-joint at the bottom, so I can pan if needed.
I just have to be careful not to grab it by they area that you use to twist it to tighten the extension. I may be able to come up with a solution for that. Rubber band
The other thing is to make sure the hex fitting is lined up properly when detaching the top mount. I need to mark it to make it easy to line-up when it is fully extended. I may find that the tripod doesn't hold up well later on or that need a sturdier one for my heavy lens. For now, it gets me using the heavy lens without so much shake and fatigue, and it is pretty versatile. I can always upgrade and use this one if I am out with a lighter set-up.
The MonoGimbal head worked just fine. Not sure if I like the screw down, clamping style mount. They keep calling it a 'quick release', but I don't see how that is a quick release unless you add another attachment. It is a bit fidgety to work with if you aren't in a position to lay the rig down. However, nothing is perfect, and it is a mild inconvenience. I think overall, I am pretty pleased, but that may change as I start using it.
I will let you know after using it a few times if I think it is a keeper. My first day out with it was weird. We went out, and my feet got soaked, I was getting sick, I almost landed on the ground trying to sit on a huge rock - almost fell backward on it. My plate came off of the collar. We think a bird crapped on my back or something. :shame: It was just one of those kind of days.
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Danno_RIP
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Steve Perry did a review of the monoGimbal Head.
I will let you know after using it a few times if I think it is a keeper. My first day out with it was weird. We went out, and my feet got soaked, I was getting sick, I almost landed on the ground trying to sit on a hug rock - almost fell backward on it. My plate came off of the collar. We think a bird crapped on my back or something. :shame: It was just one of those kind of days.
Please do let me know how it works. Also on a side note... Nail polish will help hold things together a bit. You can put some on the threads. I myself am a fan of blue lock-tite. If I do not plan on frequent disassembly it will hold well.
Dawg Pics
Senior Member
Thanks. Nail polish is good and easy to get loose too. Didn't think of that. I was thinking on the lines of silicone or J-B Weld if I really wanted it to stay. I will dig out the nail polish. :encouragement: Never used the blue lock-tite before, will look at it.
Horoscope Fish
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My photo-processing desktop needs a little beefing up to better handle D850 raw files so a new video card is on its way...
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Danno_RIP
Senior Member
Well, I have been wanting to do more off camera flash a learn as you go type thing. I invested in Godox flashes and after taking a bunch of family photos at Thanksgiving with off camera flash I told Pat that I would like to look at getting a soft box... Well she got me a Soft Box alright. I was a bit surprised to say the least.
It is easy to set up. I have been watching a lot of YouTube now on lighting and playing with this a bit. It is something really new to me. I think it will take a while, but that is OK. So far I am enjoying it..
It is easy to set up. I have been watching a lot of YouTube now on lighting and playing with this a bit. It is something really new to me. I think it will take a while, but that is OK. So far I am enjoying it..
Andy W
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Robin and I are switching from the Manfrotto mounts to the Arca Swiss style. I've ordered several of these and they seem to be fine.
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drummerJ99
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Owner of a new to me 80-200 2.8.I rented the Tamron 70-200 G2 about 6 months ago and was really wanting one of those. Unfortunately I just couldn't justify the price even for used. So realized the old school 80's 80-200 were fairly good deal on eBay. So went that route to hold me over till I can afford or justify the one of the 70-200's.
Bikerbrent_RIP
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I have one of the 80-200 F2.8 tanks just like yours. It was a left over from my film days and I love it. I would be hard pressed to spend the money on a new 70-200.
drummerJ99
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I bought it to pair with a D7200 for mainly sports photography for local small town newspaper. Just received it last night and so haven't had to much ability to play around with it. Hoping they pair well together.
Bikerbrent_RIP
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I use mine on my D7200 with great success.
If it is anything like mine you will love it. Mine is the only lens I have left from the Film years.
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