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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dawg Pics" data-source="post: 720421" data-attributes="member: 26505">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 <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused    :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" />  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. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll eyes    :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></blockquote>

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