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Why a Pro Monopod and Quick Release Head?
If you value your camera’s body, you will add the quick release plate and keep it attached. Then you may limit potential damage to the bottom of your body anywhere around the female thread in of the body’s base. The quick release head allows the plate to lock in and release with the ease of the safety clamp lever. Is it worth it? What is the value of your camera body worth? We like Manfrotto but will consider others.
Going Monopod & Quickrelease Head for all handheld work
Still testing T2i and 200mm f2.8L in manual mode assisted by live view and magnify. 
Focus directed to the street sign vs. the shops along the walkway. With longer range lens and the heavy load capacity the more costly pro support unit is needed to handle the extra weight. This is not an area where you can cut costs because all support must be able to hold up under heavy load conditions, time & time again.
Perfect for shifting the focus to the desired shot feature like the fountain spray vs. the tree in front. In both cases a monopod would have helped to steady the weight of both camera and lens. Will be going with a Manfrotto quick release head and a Manfrotto automatic release pedal Monopod. The cost is more however if you need to get the shot in a hurry both are a most have.
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