What is everyone using for a tripod-monopod for the 7D? at DVinfo.net

Jon Braeley · October 13th, 2009, 03:30 PM

Just ordered my 7D for overnight delivery!

Just wondered what everyone is using for a SLR nowadays - tripod and monopod wise. I am a EX3 shooter and all my legs are way to much for a 7D. I have a Bogen monopod that is hardly used. How about some lightweight and very portable legs? Any ideas anyone?

Bill Pryor · October 13th, 2009, 03:42 PM

I have a Libec 38 which is adequate for my XH A1 and will be fine for the 7D.

Michael Richard · October 13th, 2009, 08:17 PM

I use a gitzo mountaineer carbon fiber tripod, with a Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Fluid Head
and a

Miller 311 Solo Pod. Solo pod works well and is very light and portable. If I am heading out the door with the 7D or 5D that's usually what I grab.

The gitzo/701 combo is also very portable and light. Decent head, smooth. I use it when I need steady footage and a second cam to go with the EX-1.

I use a Vinten with Miller Solo sticks for my EX-1 and this would be overkill and far to heavy for a HDSLR.

Les Nagy · October 13th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Jon, it depends if you want a good video or not. Please consider this post.
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/tripod-s...y-why-why.html

Evan Donn · October 13th, 2009, 09:23 PM

I have an Enduro MC14 carbon fiber monopod that I'm using for my 5D. Weighs almost nothing and is the single most useful accessory I've got for the camera. Whether extended to the ground, braced against my hip, folded up over my shoulder like a support, or collapsed and acting like a handle below the camera, it makes handheld practical by largely eliminating rolling shutter wobble.

Jon Braeley · October 14th, 2009, 08:29 AM

Evan I just bought the Enduro MC14 carbon fiber monopod for $75 from B&H. I am thinking of attaching a small fluid head.

Its very light and small - just what I needed. I travel with too much gear already. Cheers.

Steev Dinkins · October 14th, 2009, 03:46 PM

I went for the Manfrotto 701HDV,755CX3K Kit

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging | 701HDV,755CX3K | 701HDV,755CX3K

Carbon Fiber, very light compared to my other kits, collapsed length is also pretty compact. I prefer the 7D/5D compactness over the HVX200 bulk, and this kit seems like the equivalent match for a tripod.

October 13th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#1
Jon Braeley Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 528	What is everyone using for a tripod-monopod for the 7D? Just ordered my 7D for overnight delivery! Just wondered what everyone is using for a SLR nowadays - tripod and monopod wise. I am a EX3 shooter and all my legs are way to much for a 7D. I have a Bogen monopod that is hardly used. How about some lightweight and very portable legs? Any ideas anyone?

October 13th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#5
Evan Donn Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 795	I have an Enduro MC14 carbon fiber monopod that I'm using for my 5D. Weighs almost nothing and is the single most useful accessory I've got for the camera. Whether extended to the ground, braced against my hip, folded up over my shoulder like a support, or collapsed and acting like a handle below the camera, it makes handheld practical by largely eliminating rolling shutter wobble. __________________ My latest short documentary: "Four Pauls: Bring the Hat Back!"

October 14th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#7
Steev Dinkins Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 613	I went for the Manfrotto 701HDV,755CX3K Kit Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging \| 701HDV,755CX3K \| 701HDV,755CX3K Carbon Fiber, very light compared to my other kits, collapsed length is also pretty compact. I prefer the 7D/5D compactness over the HVX200 bulk, and this kit seems like the equivalent match for a tripod. __________________ www.holyzoo.com

October 13th, 2009, 03:42 PM	#2
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	I have a Libec 38 which is adequate for my XH A1 and will be fine for the 7D.

October 13th, 2009, 08:17 PM	#3
Michael Richard Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Midcoast, Maine Posts: 89	I use a gitzo mountaineer carbon fiber tripod, with a Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Fluid Head and a Miller 311 Solo Pod. Solo pod works well and is very light and portable. If I am heading out the door with the 7D or 5D that's usually what I grab. The gitzo/701 combo is also very portable and light. Decent head, smooth. I use it when I need steady footage and a second cam to go with the EX-1. I use a Vinten with Miller Solo sticks for my EX-1 and this would be overkill and far to heavy for a HDSLR.

October 13th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#4
Les Nagy Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: A Canadian in Canada, and sometimes Chile Posts: 265	Jon, it depends if you want a good video or not. Please consider this post. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/tripod-s...y-why-why.html

October 14th, 2009, 08:29 AM	#6
Jon Braeley Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 528	Evan I just bought the Enduro MC14 carbon fiber monopod for $75 from B&H. I am thinking of attaching a small fluid head. Its very light and small - just what I needed. I travel with too much gear already. Cheers.