New to monopods... need a head too?

[Pupp]

Have acquired a nice shiny Slik monopod and am wondering whether a head is worth the extra weight or whether I'd just end up using it horizontal and level anyway. Views from regular users?

[Gemm]

No head needed, just use the tripod collar.

[tonyvid]

One thing not mentioned about monopods is that if you need to fire away in a hurry they still have a stabilising effect when not touching the floor, just kind of dangling. They seem to dampen the movement, great if you are in a hurry and far better than having nothing.

[Pupp]

tonyvid said:

One thing not mentioned about monopods is that if you need to fire away in a hurry they still have a stabilising effect when not touching the floor, just kind of dangling. They seem to dampen the movement, great if you are in a hurry and far better than having nothing.

... What with VR lenses, and dangling monopod counterbalances, I'll have no excuses for blurry images!

[tonyvid]

Pupp said:

tonyvid said:

One thing not mentioned about monopods is that if you need to fire away in a hurry they still have a stabilising effect when not touching the floor, just kind of dangling. They seem to dampen the movement, great if you are in a hurry and far better than having nothing.

... What with VR lenses, and dangling monopod counterbalances, I'll have no excuses for blurry images!

Nope, it's all down to you now