Manfrotto 334B Automatic Monopod - Black (#3245)
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Manfrotto 334B Automatic Monopod - Black (#3245)

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Dante Q : What is the major difference between this model 334B and the pro version 685B?WILLIAM P : My wife has the 685B. She likes it, especially the foot extension to keep the base in place. I bought the 334B, which I love! Compared to my wife's model, it is lighter and easier to use. I particularly like the up-and-down control in the grip. In the 334B, pressure makes the head move. In the 685B, you have to press an extra lever to move the head. I've mounted a Nikon 80-400mm lens on my monopod with excellent control shooting wildlife. The head has never moved accidently. The rubber base always keeps the 'pod in place. Even use the 334B as a walking stick!
Shopper : What does it mean, 'automatic'?VALENTIN D : Automatic means that you don't have to tighten or loosen any adjustment screws, you just squeeze the handle and it goes up or down, this thing works on air pressure like a hand pump, I had it for 2 years it worked fine but now it is stuck, maybe because it got wet, since I shot a football game in the rain, so I don't know if I will take it appart myself or send it in to get it repaired, I hope this helpsJAMES H : The automatic bit is that you can set the height by simply letting go of the trigger at your preferred height.GLENDA K : When you squeeze the hand grip, the bottom piece drops and becomes longer. I guess that's what it means!HOKE S : They are talking about the trigger extension that lets you make it longer or shorter with just the hand you have on the monopod. The term automatic is confusing but the feature is really nice and many people have bought this after seeing me use it.JENNIFER V : "Automatic" refers to the 1 hand grip to raise and lower the top extension of the monopod, rather than clips. I have had so many problems with this design. I have had this monopod replaced 3 times already and the new one that I have is having trouble. It is a great idea, but does not hold up to use.
FRANCIS S : i used to have the previous model of this, then after a while it was hard to tighten and now its not a very good monopod because I can't keep the bottom tight, how does this compare?TAKAFUMI K : I must say the tightening mechanism for the bottom is not well designed. You are to twist and loosen, then twist the other way to tighten. It tends to jam and refuse to budge sometimes. (so the problem is opposite to yours) I do like the grip mechanism at the top though.WILLIAM R : I have used my for a couple of years and it still works fineKERRY H : This is the BEST in every wayJENNIFER V : I have had the same problems. I have returned it to the manufacturer for repair and the monopod was replaced. The replacement was too tight to slide after one use, so I returned it as well. The 3rd monopod would not stay up with the bottom part extended, so I returned that one, also. I now have a fourth Manfrotto 334B monopod!! This one has worked well so far. Ughhh!!! I thought that the one hand grip would be such a good idea. It has been a real headache!! I believe that I paid for the 1st shipping and that they sent me a shipping label (or gave me an account #) for all of the other returns. By the way, there is supposed to be a way to make a tightness adjustment through the bottom cap. However, I was not able to get the cap off to give it a try.

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2017-01-18T20:54:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Best monopod available

Bought this years ago; it's starting to wear out, but I've never found any other model which works as well. Usefuli to support a large telephoto lens. The hand grip allows quick adjustment up & down, so one doesn't have to undo a clamp. Very light with good height, and works well as a walking stick. Would buy it again,

docarth

2013-07-21T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Manfrotto 334B Automatic Monopod - Black

I own two of these. One quit working and I bought another. I have been extremely carefull to keep water out of the bottom. I have sealed and taped it. I have never owned any other monopod but I wish there were one out there which would work consistantly. I am still using the second one I bought. Either I am just not proficient at operating it or it works inconsistantly. I am a nature photographer and use it to support my camera as I stand in the pond.

Larry I.

2013-06-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Choice

This was the first monopole that I ever used (bought first one 20+ years ago. When I lost mine in Hurricane Sandy, I did not hesitate to buy it again.

Photogrande

2009-07-29T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Easy to use

Very easy to adjust heights.

ShadowLessFeet

2009-02-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Even Greater with a Ball Plate!

I also bought a ball hinged plate (same Manufacturer) to put on top of the monopod, which gives my shots a lot of different interesting angles. I like the fact that the monopod is automatic, because I have severe arthritis and it is very hard to put together too many things and takes more time for me, which might cost me a lost shot.

NANCY R.

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Even Greater with a Ball Plate!

By NANCY R.

I also bought a ball hinged plate (same Manufacturer) to put on top of the monopod, which gives my shots a lot of different interesting angles. I like the fact that the monopod is automatic, because I have severe arthritis and it is very hard to put together too many things and takes more time for me, which might cost me a lost shot.

Best monopod available

By docarth

Bought this years ago; it's starting to wear out, but I've never found any other model which works as well. Usefuli to support a large telephoto lens. The hand grip allows quick adjustment up & down, so one doesn't have to undo a clamp. Very light with good height, and works well as a walking stick. Would buy it again,

The automatic, 3 section, monopod provides immediate single handed final height adjustment. Squeeze the trigger handle and the top section can be raised or lowered, release, and it locks in position. The lower two sections have a twist lock action for additional height adjustment. The top plate has a dual 1/4" - 3/8" camera fixing screw.

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