looking for compact monopod

[ampguy]

budget type. I currently have a 4 piece that goes down to about 19", but I'd really like one that could go down to 16 or 17".

Don't need any fancy ball head or carbon fiber, and even 4' would be great.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[rlouzan]

Linhof monopod/ADORAMA copy?

11oz

Folds to 11"

extends from 25" to 58"

Automatically locks at any length in between

[ampguy]

This looks like a potential good deal.

I've been using a targus travel tripod with full adj. head for backpack use recently, but this one looks pretty good, maybe some quality issues though??

Linhof monopod/ADORAMA copy?

11oz

Folds to 11"

extends from 25" to 58"

Automatically locks at any length in between

[Finder]

Manfrotto monopods are good value for money. Whatever you do get a monopod that is tall enough when extended to allow you to stand straight when looking through the viewfinder - if you need to bend, you are not going to be able to brace the monopod well enough.

[rlouzan]

Ampguy,

http://www.popphoto.com/cameraaccessories/411/slr-november-2001.html?print_page=y

http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=006h3O

http://bermangraphics.com/coolpix/podmatic.htm

Regards,
Robert

[ampguy]

Great reading. Thanks very m much Robert.

Ampguy,

http://www.popphoto.com/cameraaccessories/411/slr-november-2001.html?print_page=y

http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=006h3O

http://bermangraphics.com/coolpix/podmatic.htm

Regards,
Robert

[Sparrow]

I was about to say Heather McCartney, but decided it would be in bad taste…….and probably a bit expensive for your needs

[peter_n]

I really like the Manfrotto 676B but it's the same size as yours. :( Very inexpensive but very good.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/314122-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_676B_676B_Digi_Monopod.html