Hello Steve, I have a 3016 - 3 section and a 680B - 4 section. The 4 section has thicker legs and seems to be very slightly more rigid. That is the one that I usually use. As for heads, I use the 3229 with quick release - It is small, light, inexpensive and gets the job done. Generally for most movements (other than vertical) I just move the pod a bit. So only when shooting vertical do I have to adjust the head. Works great for me.
HTH, Bruce Monday, May 10, 2004, 12:04:57 PM, you wrote: SD> Hey, SD> I know we've had the monopod discussion before, but two questions: SD> 1. I'm buying a Manfrotto, and I'm trying to decide between the 681 SD> and the 3216/18. Any real difference? SD> 2. Any particular head you might recommend, or have you found it easy SD> to go without? SD> Thanks. Feel free to contact me off-list. SD> Steven Desjardins SD> Department of Chemistry SD> Washington and Lee University SD> Lexington, VA 24450 SD> (540) 458-8873 SD> FAX: (540) 458-8878 SD> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
