Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- -----Original Message----- From: Dave Richards <dprichards@uswest.net> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Thursday, July 08, 1999 7:34 PM Subject: [Leica] Monopods (somewhat off topic) >I hope the membership can help me in my quest. > >I'm looking for a monopod but I have yet to find one of a suitable size. I >want it to be telescoping for transportability, but I also want it to be >quite tall at maximum extension. I'm 6'3". My eyes are approximately 5'9" >(69") off the ground. Allowing for the height of an M6 that means I want a >monopod that extends to between 64" and 66". As you may guess I'm trying >to avoid bending excessively. I've not located one this large, although by >cobbling together a tall monopod and various combinations of tripod heads I >can come up with something that may work. However, I'm looking for >something as aesthetically pleasing as it is servicable. > >Is there anything out there that fits my requirements? > >Dave > I have a Manfrotto monopod. Collapsed it measures 27" long and fully extended is 61". The swivel head adds another 3". The outer tube is 1.25" in diameter. It is made of polished stainless steel and has a 6" long rubber hand grip and adjustable hand strap immediately below the swivel head. IMO it is as aesthetically pleasing as it is servicable. The outer tube indicates that it is model #479/JA19. jh