Monopod Question

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NeoSlashX

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Hello everyone,

After doing two weddings these past two months, I really want to invest in a monopod. I watched the tutorial about monopods on Stillmotions and noticed that he recommended the 561 BHDV. However, I noticed there are two other monopods on Amazon that are 100 dollars cheaper. I already own the Manfrotto 701HDV Head so I"m interested in the head that is included with the 561. These are the other two monopods:
[h=1][/h]http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-560B-1-Fluid-Monopod-Replaces/dp/B002NZH40O/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1317231918&sr=1-8

http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-560...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1317231918&sr=1-3

Outside of the head on the 561, all three look to be about the same to me. I don't live by a camera store so I"m not able to test out all three in person. Does anyone have any experience with these other two monopods? And if so, how big is the quality difference from the 561? The reviews for all three seem to be positive.

Thanks!
 
I already own the Manfrotto 701HDV Head so I"m NOT interested in the head that is included with the 561.

Sorry about that, can't type today.
 
They're not quite the same. The 560B is lighter and shorter, the 561BHDV is much taller, and can handle twice as much weight. At least, that's by the specs listed. I have the 560B, and would like to try the 561BHDV since I often need something stronger and more rugged.
 
The 560B has a fluid cartridge in the base so that you can pan, and the head is a tilt-only head with a quick release.
 
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