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June 11th, 2005, 09:39 PM
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Major Player
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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Head option for a monopod
I just bought a Bogen 503 head, and it comes with a quick release plate, and I have it installed on my PD170. Works perfect!
But, I want to get a monopod now in addition to my tripod, but I'm not sure what to do about the quick-release plate. If I get a monopod without a head, the I have to remove the plate to secure the camera to the monopod. If I get a head that doesn't use the 503 qr plate, I still have to remove the 503 plate and install the monopod head plate, and vise-versa to mount back on the tripod. Both options sound like a hassle. What are my options? Should I just remove the qr plate and secure the camera to the monopod? Or is there and option where the same qr plate will work for both the 503 and a reasonably small head for a monopod? The 503 qr plate seems so large. Thanks! Dan |
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June 13th, 2005, 08:32 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Tulsa, OK
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Hi Dan,
I believe what you are looking for is this. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=241139&is=REG It a Bogen 577 Quick Release Adapter Assembly for about $50. I guess you could look on ebay for a better deal. These quick release adapters are the way to go. I have them on my monpod and glidecam. It makes it so easy to go from your tripod to monopod to glidecam in just seconds. |
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June 13th, 2005, 09:21 AM
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Thanks Mark! That's exactly what I was looking for.
The $50 price tag seems steep, but the convenience is worth it. I will check eBay though... every once in a while a good is found there. Dan |
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June 13th, 2005, 09:23 PM
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Location: Venice, FL
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The downside of not haveiong a swivel (tilt) on your monopod is it may be harder to control, and also harder to do those cool overhead shots that Mark does. Mark, don't you have a regular 501 head on your mono?
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June 13th, 2005, 10:08 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Tulsa, OK
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Hi Bob,
You bring out a good point. I have a 3063 head on the tripod in the Moving Camera Techniques DVD. On many of the moves you don't need a head on your tripod, but for the most dramatic, and "boom simulating" shots I do angle the head down. Dan mentioned that he uses a 503, but he could certainly use a 501 on the monopod. If I remember correctly the 501 is about $100 cheaper than a 503, but about $100 more than a simple quick release mechanism. |
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