Can i directly mount my Nikon D5200 to this monopod? Would it work alright shooting birds?
1249848
Yes. I just used it today at my daughter's soccer game. It is very easy to walk around with and really helps on giving your camera stability to get the best shot possible.
1249849
It is difficult to use a monopod with a camera directly attached to it. It is much better to use a monopod head like the Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head. It gives you the ability to tilt the camera. Without a head, your only option is to tilt the monopod itself, which is cumbersome and doesn't allow you to hold the monopod in steadiest way.
630159
It would probably do so, fits standard threads, I have it on a Vortex tripod. HOWEVER, it's pretty stout...so it would probably be pretty heavy for a monopod.
100323
I thought the same thing until I tried a gimbal. It makes bird photography so much easier. Especially for panning. You just need to try it. If you don't like, send back.
768261
This will work with both tripod and monopod, I have both and it mounts well, and works well with both.
2200891
I looked at my Rokinon monopod. Like my tripods, it has a shoe with a camera screw that detaches from the unit. I haven't ever given much thought to using a 'ball head' on a monopod.
28252
I am no not familiar with your camera. I use it for a Sony HD Camera. I can tell you this Monopod is not flimsy, you can actually use this as a walking stick it is that sturdy. I would bet if your camera was as heavy as a Bowling Ball You would still be OK.
768260
Of course it will work well, however with a monopod you're trying to straighten or change different angles. If you want a shot that straight evenly framed the monopod must be actually straight then you have to make sure the two different angles on the XCsource is straight. If angles with no problem it's a great gadget to to have for your equipment collection, I love mine! Hope this helps.
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I have this tripod but do not use it for bird watching. Take a look at the Canon image stabilized binoculars. Mine is the 8 x 32 and steady as a rock bird watching which means I can follow the birds when they move around. IS makes a big difference in binoculars just as it does in camera lens. The 8 x 32 is a good balance between price and weight for carrying around all day. If you have never looked through a pair of Canon IS binoculars you will be shocked how great they are. Besides my cameras I use this tripod on my Canon 20 x 80 spotting scope. Nice for objects 100yds to half a mile away or Saturn's rings, LOL I have this tripod but do not use it for bird watching. Take a look at the Canon image stabilized binoculars. Mine is the 8 x 32 and steady as a rock bird watching which means I can follow the birds when they move around. IS makes a big difference in binoculars just as it does in camera lens. The 8 x 32 is a good balance between price and weight for carrying around all day. If you have never looked through a pair of Canon IS binoculars you will be shocked how great they are. Besides my cameras I use this tripod on my Canon 20 x 80 spotting scope. Nice for objects 100yds to half a mile away... » Read More I have this tripod but do not use it for bird watching. Take a look at the Canon image stabilized binoculars. Mine is the 8 x 32 and steady as a rock bird watching which means I can follow the birds when they move around. IS makes a big difference in binoculars just as it does in camera lens. The 8 x 32 is a good balance between price and weight for carrying around all day. If you have never looked through a pair of Canon IS binoculars you will be shocked how great they are. Besides my cameras I use this tripod on my Canon 20 x 80 spotting scope. Nice for objects 100yds to half a mile away or Saturn's rings, LOL « Show Less
734207
It should work great! I use mine for birding and it does an excellent job. Very good optics. I purchased a harness to attach it to. I don't care for neckstraps.
809067
I mounted it on a mono pod and it is fine - what I was looking for was a really secure way of mounting my costly camera. I use Arca Swiss type plates hence this mount worked fine
1364678
I used my GorillaPod with a Canon 50D and it worked great. I don't imagine the cameras change in weight all that much, but I felt comfortable with how it handled that camera.
103997
I agree with all of the previous answers. I use mine on a monopod with good results.
1686403
The gorillapod has a screw on the top to mount camera, if your camera has a screw hole it will work fine
2056171
I just worked on a shoot with this monopod. We were able to balance it with a 50mm L on a 6D but our 24-70mm L wouldn't work.
1095888
No, it would not work on a monopod, it is very large. Yes the middle section is removable, for inserting onto a 75mm bowl tripod. You can try the 502 video head. Manfrotto 502 Video Head MVH502AH
1990287
Yes it will work fine, although it was really designed for a monopod. This only tilts on a single axis and won't rotate, but if that is what you want to put onto your tripod it will work.
1129832
It can be mounted, it may require the basic 3/8 to 1/4 adapter. However, it is heavy and as one who has done so, it dawned on me, "Why would you WANT to put a heavy ball head on a monopod??" Unless you are planning to use the mono as a "pole" to get your camera above crowds or such and the there are better tools for that. A ball adaptor on a tripod is silly. Just mount the PLATE connector from Manfrotto for the quick disconnect feature and save 80% of the weight.