2012-01-08T19:00:00
Rated 2 out of 5
Not lightweight or portable
It's too heavy to be portable and it's not steady when used as a tripod. It would be great if you are in a stable and indoor environment.
Abreisblatt
2011-09-07T21:00:00
Rated 2 out of 5
Not too stable
Bought this for a trip to Yosemite. Was looking for a lightweight, compact tripod/monopod to fit in my suitcase. While it fit the bill for travel, when I carried it on my photo backpack, the 3 legs, which are stored inside the base of the monopod, rattled the entire time. It was very annoying. The legs were not very stable.
This is really a monopod, with 3 legs. I thought I could use it as a tripod, too, but I was wrong. Also, it can be used fully extended, but not as a short monopod for low shots (like 3-4 feet off the ground).
LEISCHEN K.
2010-07-25T21:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
product everthing its was to be
I plan on using this in place of a tripod for backpacking. But it is not a replacement. For very important photos you will still need a tripod.
gwwynn
2010-01-24T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
Self Standing Manfrotto Monopod
Just what I've looking for. Have 3 tripods, pain to set up for temporary shots. This is easy to open, it stands and adjusts to the height I need, and works especially well with the Manfrotto Action Ball Head [great combination for when steady shooting is needed].
THOMAS G.
2009-12-27T19:00:00
Rated 4 out of 5
Great Self-Standing Monopod
This product is great it's light enough to carry for a long time. I carried mine for hours around the Chicago, zoo and didn't get the least bit tired of holding it. However you need to hold it steady while using on windy days and if on ground that isn't level. Mine also didn't rattle like the other poster stated his did mine doesn't rattle at all. I also like the fact that I was able to stand it in places a tripod could not fit.
Bogen-Manfrotto are the greatest and so is Adorama.
Ken,
Ken
2009-01-21T19:00:00
Rated 1 out of 5
Usless Mono Beast Pod
Good Construction if you want a club to ward off an angry mob. The internal spokes rattle and bang around when you are moving the monopod. So using for wildlife in the field is not an option. Unstable on the spokes with a camera mounted on it. HEAVY!!! Packing this BEAST you might as well carry a studio tripod. It will weigh less and offer more flexibility in the field... Disapointing product for Bogen (I am usually a fan)
rrrrmac
