QUOTE(elainor @ Jun 2 2011, 09:37 PM)
But i need something to attached to the camera rite?

i cant attached the monopod straight from the leg.
Take the ballhead off and you'll see a stud screw. That screw can be mounted directly on the lens foot. Don't worry about scratching the lens foot. Your monopod should have some rubber padding where the surface touches the lens foot.
QUOTE(Everdying @ Jun 2 2011, 09:38 PM)
that would depend on ur shooting position.
some ppl also dont like monopods straight up and prefer it at an angle for more stability, thats where a ballhead comes into play.
If you have to angle the camera body, you have the monopod too high up for the type of shooting required. I would lower the monopod so much so I can swing from left to right smoothly. Try it and you would appreciate the stability of the mount when the monopod screws directly on the lens foot.
QUOTE(gnome @ Jun 2 2011, 11:57 PM)
I dunno bout you but i dont wanna risk my camera being spoilt by 3rd party battery just because you wanna save a few bucks

I think we can safely say that generally those good 3rd party batteries like Photix would not create problems for the camera. I believe the issue is more to do with the battery costing just slightly less than Nikon original and does not last as long as the original Nikon. That being the case, just buy Nikon originals.