First off, a monopod is good for about two stops of shutter speed, so it is not a replacement for a tripod. I use a rather light weight Silk EZ-pod Jr. Works fine with a 70-300 zoom. Unless you have long, very heavy lenses there is not real need, or advantage to a heavy duty monopod.
From: Dan Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm looking for advice on monopods and heads for the same. I'm thinking 3 lbs. would the max weight for any camera/lens I'd put on it. I plan carrying it for snaps, mostly-i.e., all the places I currently take my camera but don't want to haul the tripod. Are there any out there that are compact, simple to operate, and able to be deployed and de-deployed? So far I'm looking at Bogen/Manfroto monopods, and Adorama's Podmatic (anyone have experience with the Podmatic?).
