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Bogen-Manfrotto Professional Monopod, Black Anodized, #3218

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 12 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Compact(6), Lightweight(7), Opens quickly(8), Strong construction(11)

Best Uses:

Reducing noise (ISO reduction)(3), Sports photography(10), Stabilization(12)

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/enthusiast(5), Professional(4)

a great "walking stick" monopod

By elconejo

from Sunnyvale, California on 5/8/2008

Pros:

Sturdy and well built

Cons:

Too long closed

Best Uses:

Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

pros: strong enough to be used as a casual walking stick.

cons: too long when closed, has too be used as a walking stick

Nice Quality

By Sean

from Middlesex, NJ on 4/17/2008

Pros:

Compact, Lightweight, Opens Quickly, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Sport Photography, Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Casual user

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this with the RC2 head at sporting events

Great Hunk of Stability

By Jeff

from Plano, Texas on 4/17/2008

Pros:

Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Sport Photography, Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Well built and sturdy monopod. I'd recommend it if a full tripod might not be necessary but additional stability or heavier lens is needed.

Good stable Monopod

By Will

from Norfolk, VA on 3/6/2008

Pros:

Opens Quickly, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavier than I'd like

Best Uses:

Sport Photography, Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Stability and the ease and quickness of changing heights and angles while following basketball or football action from the sidelines makes this monopod a genuine asset to a sports photographer.

Dependable assisant

By MGA Photos

from Medina, OH on 1/22/2008

Pros:

Compact, Lightweight, Opens Quickly, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Fits in tight spaces, Sport Photography, Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Sturdy, reliable support that travels well and allows the sport or outdoor photographer the flexibility to shoot from just about any location.

Works very well for my purpose.

By G W

from Detroit, MI on 10/3/2007

Pros:

Lightweight, Opens Quickly, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Sport Photography, Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have used this 5 or 6 times since receiving it and find it very easy to use.

SOLID - very strong

By N

from Salt Lake City, UT on 9/26/2007

Pros:

Opens Quickly, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Sport Photography, Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Just what I was wanting. Will last for years.

Excellent Monopod

By Bugsman

from Orlando, Florida on 7/15/2007

Pros:

Compact, Lightweight, Stable, Strong Construction

Cons:

Could open faster

Best Uses:

Portraits, Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction), Sport Photography, Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am not disappointed at all with this lightweight, stable monopod. Would recommend it to everyone who can't always carry around a heavy tripod. One of the best.

Another quality product from Bogen

By JJ from CA on 5/10/2007

Pros:

Lightweight, Opens Quickly, Strong Construction

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Sport Photography, Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This monopod depolys quickly, and feels secure. The sections lock into position and do not move. Big rugged monopod that can take a beating.

Excellent Travel Product

By Shelly, World Traveller

from Dallas, TX on 2/12/2007

Pros:

Compact, Lightweight, Opens Quickly, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction), Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Travelled around the world with it and fit it in my suit case & backpack.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Versitile Camera Stick

By The guy that gets the shots

from Memphis, TN on 2/8/2007

Pros:

Compact, Lightweight, Opens Quickly, Strong Construction

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Sport Photography, Stabilization

Describe Yourself:

Professional

I replaced another stick and love the lightweight quality stick, a must have for all photographers!

Images shared by: The guy that gets the shots

True Happiness

Tags: Using Product

gets the Job Done

By eSportsPhoto

from FL on 2/5/2007

Pros:

Compact, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Long Exposures, Portraits, Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction), Sport Photography, Stabilization

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Good solid construction. Has worked great for me as needed for years now. It's a monopod - nothing fancy, overall a good value.

Customer Reviews about the Bogen-Manfrotto Professional Monopod, Black Anodized, #3218 at Adorama