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K. Forman · April 29th, 2003, 03:45 PM

Hello all- I have a shoot in Miami Tuesday evening, and the place is going to be short on room. So, instead of using my tripod, I'll have to go with a monopod. I have looked at the bogens, and several others, but feel that a Slik would serve me better, and save what little cash I have available at the moment.

So, who do you buy from in Fla? I could just mail order it from NY or Ca, but it may not get here in time.
Thanks

Wayne Orr · April 29th, 2003, 07:30 PM

Hey Keith, I would try to fold up the legs of my tripod to make as small a profile as possible, rather than spend the money buying for a one time shoot.

Failing that, with all the photographers and videographers in Miami, surely you could rent from someplace.

K. Forman · April 29th, 2003, 07:47 PM

I can't see renting a monopod that I can buy for $20, and will use again... just not often :) I thought about using my tripod with the legs together, but it is pretty bulky. I have seen the Slik SlimPod, and like it. It has a tilt head, and is only about $20. On the other end of that scale, I have seen prices up towards $800. For a monopod! I think someone has been sniffing the glue :)

I would like to buy this SlimPod, but nobody here has them, few even know what a monopod is, let alone carry any. I have tried searching for retailers in Florida, just to make sure I get it quick, but have had little luck.

Jeff Donald · April 29th, 2003, 08:26 PM

Keith, what's the nearest big city you're near?

K. Forman · April 29th, 2003, 08:29 PM

Orlando is an hour away, and so is Daytona. I had planned on having it shipped, it would be cheaper than gas for the SUV :o
So, with that said, where do you shop? Do they carry Slik?

Jeff Donald · April 29th, 2003, 08:58 PM

Some of the Ritz Cameras carry Slik monopods. Call a couple of them and have them check stock for you. I think there is a good size Ritz near Daytona. They can't ship, but if it's on the way to Miami, it might work

K. Forman · April 29th, 2003, 09:12 PM

I went to the Ritz home page, and looked for monopods. I couldn't find any Sliks, but plenty of Bogens. Strangely enough, doing a search for Slik monopods at B&H turns up nothing, and searching for monopod turns up nothing but Bogens, and one or two other higher priced pods. I know that they do have some, I found a link to them. I guess the low priced items get hidden?

Jeff Donald · April 29th, 2003, 09:21 PM

Ritz doesn't show everything they carry. Some items can't be sold via internet etc. I would call a couple of the stores and ask them to call other stores in their district.

Bryan Beasleigh · April 29th, 2003, 10:12 PM

http://www.photomartusa.com/
Photomart are in Orlando

They seem to stock a fair bit.

K. Forman · April 30th, 2003, 06:30 AM

Thanks guys, I'll check into them.

April 29th, 2003, 03:45 PM	#1
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Where to buy in Florida? Hello all- I have a shoot in Miami Tuesday evening, and the place is going to be short on room. So, instead of using my tripod, I'll have to go with a monopod. I have looked at the bogens, and several others, but feel that a Slik would serve me better, and save what little cash I have available at the moment. So, who do you buy from in Fla? I could just mail order it from NY or Ca, but it may not get here in time. Thanks

April 29th, 2003, 07:30 PM	#2
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	Hey Keith, I would try to fold up the legs of my tripod to make as small a profile as possible, rather than spend the money buying for a one time shoot. Failing that, with all the photographers and videographers in Miami, surely you could rent from someplace. __________________ Wayne If it was easy, they'd get a relative to do it.

April 29th, 2003, 08:26 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Keith, what's the nearest big city you're near? __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 29th, 2003, 08:58 PM	#6
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Some of the Ritz Cameras carry Slik monopods. Call a couple of them and have them check stock for you. I think there is a good size Ritz near Daytona. They can't ship, but if it's on the way to Miami, it might work __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 29th, 2003, 09:21 PM	#8
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Ritz doesn't show everything they carry. Some items can't be sold via internet etc. I would call a couple of the stores and ask them to call other stores in their district. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 29th, 2003, 07:47 PM	#3
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	I can't see renting a monopod that I can buy for $20, and will use again... just not often :) I thought about using my tripod with the legs together, but it is pretty bulky. I have seen the Slik SlimPod, and like it. It has a tilt head, and is only about $20. On the other end of that scale, I have seen prices up towards $800. For a monopod! I think someone has been sniffing the glue :) I would like to buy this SlimPod, but nobody here has them, few even know what a monopod is, let alone carry any. I have tried searching for retailers in Florida, just to make sure I get it quick, but have had little luck.

April 29th, 2003, 08:29 PM	#5
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Orlando is an hour away, and so is Daytona. I had planned on having it shipped, it would be cheaper than gas for the SUV :o So, with that said, where do you shop? Do they carry Slik?

April 29th, 2003, 09:12 PM	#7
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	I went to the Ritz home page, and looked for monopods. I couldn't find any Sliks, but plenty of Bogens. Strangely enough, doing a search for Slik monopods at B&H turns up nothing, and searching for monopod turns up nothing but Bogens, and one or two other higher priced pods. I know that they do have some, I found a link to them. I guess the low priced items get hidden?

April 29th, 2003, 10:12 PM	#9
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	http://www.photomartusa.com/ Photomart are in Orlando They seem to stock a fair bit.

April 30th, 2003, 06:30 AM	#10
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Thanks guys, I'll check into them.