I was wondering what the trick is in removing the ballhead? It just endlessly spins around and around without detaching from the monopod..
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The previous answer of May 1st is correct... rotate the ballhead counterclockwise (looking down on it) by gripping it just above where the wrist strap attaches and holding the monopod with the other hand just under the wrist strap.
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The whole assembly just screws off. The top of the monopod has a threaded stud, a washer and the ring with the attached strap. The stud is appears to be pressed into the top of the monopod.
2242200
Actually the ball head is really easy to remove. You make sure the ball head knob is secure and so is the center column lock. Then grip the ball head and the center column and turn the ball head counter clockwise. I actually installed my Tripod Monopod Metal BALL HEAD Quick Release Plate By Fancier (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047FHEMG/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) within the first 15 mins of receiving the tripod.
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Turn the knob to *lock* the ball head. Then turn it. It is designed to allow rotation while unlocked. Of course, be sure to turn it the right way, or you'll just make it tighter.
1350108
Yes, it can be removed, and even taken apart. Some of the fluid heads on these tripods can come a little tight, and there are step-by-step instructions that you can find easily enough online detailing how to loosen them up a bit. You basically just have to loosen the large retaining bolt that runs through the pan mechanism. (Looking at the underside of the Head, you'll see hole which shows the top of a large slotted bolt. I loosened this by a 1/4 turn - which was really tight and required lots of force to budge it). Hope this helps to answer your question!
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I was wondering the same thing. I tried pulling on the head pretty hard and it wouldn't budge. It twists in both directions but does not move up and down at all. I'll have to try again when my son isn't using it (it's his bed time right now).
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You must unscrew the tip on 678 and then screw 680 B monopod base into 678. When 680 B is not in use it is stored in 678. Hope this helps.
2251679
You want to fix this steady mount to another tripod of monopod mount, and THEN attach a camera to the steady mount? I'm not sure that's feasible, or necessary, but I could just be misunderstanding your question.
1811263
Interesting question. The head does not come off with normal effort. Seems Streamlight wants it returned 'if needed' to assure a correct repair.
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I didn't remove it, i have question that myself though. In the video on kumbacam site the leave it on. I've been using it with no problems.
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Absolutely! I replaced the monopod tilt head that I bought at the same time I originally bought my Manfrotto monopod. I have a Sigma 120-400mm zoom which was hard to stabilize while perched on top of the monopod. I saw a YouTube video where the narrator suggested using a ball head. I tilt the ball head to a horizontal position and then I rotate the lens collar 90 degrees and then mount to the ball head quick connect plate. This allows me to grip the monopod in my left hand and stabilize the camera with my right as I shoot. This is the most stable shooting technique I have found.
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The ball head does unscrew from the tripod leaving a threaded post that would allow the head to be changed provided the post and threads are the same. sorry I don't know the size of the threaded post.
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I was having the same problem/frustration ... P Cheng is right on the money ... once you put the head on the tripod (i.e. spin it around on the screw coming from the tripod) you are NOT done. There are three holes on the UNDER-side of head mounting plate. They are actually on the tripod plate that you just mounted the head two (i.e. the bottom disc). You put the smaller allen wrench in each of these and tighten it down. Now the tripod head will no-longer swivel around that screw. The screwing in you do first is just to get it semi-tight and flush with the bottom "disc". Once the allen-head screws have been tightened down you will not have a problem. I was having the same problem/frustration ... P Cheng is right on the money ... once you put the head on the tripod (i.e. spin it around on the screw coming from the tripod) you are NOT done. There are three holes on the UNDER-side of head mounting plate. They are actually on the tripod plate that you just mounted the head two (i.e. the bottom disc). You put the smaller allen wrench in each of these and tighten it down. Now the tripod head will no-longer swivel around that screw. The screwing in you do first is just to get it semi-tight and flush with the bottom "disc". Once the... » Read More I was having the same problem/frustration ... P Cheng is right on the money ... once you put the head on the tripod (i.e. spin it around on the screw coming from the tripod) you are NOT done. There are three holes on the UNDER-side of head mounting plate. They are actually on the tripod plate that you just mounted the head two (i.e. the bottom disc). You put the smaller allen wrench in each of these and tighten it down. Now the tripod head will no-longer swivel around that screw. The screwing in you do first is just to get it semi-tight and flush with the bottom "disc". Once the allen-head screws have been tightened down you will not have a problem. « Show Less
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Yes it can. One of the legs screws off, and the ball unit screws off to become a monopod. Awesome feature!
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You're not doing anything wrong. The ball head receptical is 3/8", but your monopod is most likely the standard 1/4". I don't get it myself. However, you just need a cheap adapter: uxcell 1/4" to 3/8" Camera Convert Screw Adapter for Tripod Monopod That's what did it for me.
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I put the Manfrotto quick connect-disconnect on this monopod and it works great. I don't think the ball head will work.
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Yes it does. It you tighten the part the feet are attached to (the ball joint-from the bottom) the monopod can rotate smoothly. If you untighten the ball joint, it allows the monopod to be flexible and still twist at the joint and the base will not twist-because the tension is gone. Hope that helps.
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Have you checked the specs of your monopod?I had the same problem but then determined that the screw was reversible -- took me about two minutes to loosen the plate, unscrew the connector and reverse it. Problem solved