Used Manfrotto 234 Swivel Tilt Monopod Head - Supports 5.6 lb (#3232)

2015-07-13T21:00:00

This is the best head for a monopod. I have tried ball heads & didn't like the way there was too much movement in the head left to right. This head only moves up & down & if you have a long lens with colar mount it is perfect. I like it for the camera body also as the camera can be rotated on the head for portrait shots without all the movement of a ball head. It makes a very stable platform.

GEORGE T.

2013-09-24T21:00:00

The tripod head is well built, just wish it could swivel side to side like a ball head.

JOHN J.

2013-08-05T21:00:00

Mated well with Manfrotto monopod also purchased.

George S.

2013-07-01T21:00:00

It's perfect for my lightweight monopod that I use with my Canon SX50. It screws on and off. unfortunately it does not turn but you can unscrew it a touch and that works. The biggest downfall is that there is not a quick release. But hey! I got it for basically $3 with a heavy weight monopod by Manfrotto, knowing I would be using it with the smaller one. Cant beat it!

Teqlady

2013-06-17T21:00:00

It is small sized but very sturdy, and not to heavy when joined to the monopod. Great for beginners whose budget is limited, or people who don"t want to travel with extra heavy weight, enough to hold both camera and large flash. con: It doesn't have Quick Release.

Manodp

2013-03-06T19:00:00

I use the Manfrotto 3232 head on my Manfrotto Monopod with a Manfrotto RC4 Low Profile Rectangular Rapid Connect Adapter (that's a lot of Manfrotto!) It works great for sports and news stills and video where a tripod whould be to slow.

DAVID F.

2013-02-04T19:00:00

I bought this tilt head to hold a 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII and a TC-20EIII coupled to a Nikon D600. It simply gets the job done.

CARLOS R.

2012-08-12T21:00:00

I bought this to attach my cameras to a jib/crane device. The unit is a simple design that pivots on one axis, plus I can rotate it on it's base axis. Overall, the unit is solidly built, easy to operate and functions just fine for my use. It appears to be capable of holding a LOT of weight. One issue one may find with this unit is that, being cast out of metal, it is heavy. As so many Manfrotto head use modern plastics these days, I think a plastic version of this unit would be much, much lighter. For someone needing a head for a light camera, or monopod, this head seems somewhat heavy. Regardless of the weight, I'm glad I bought this and would recommend it. Another issue for some may be the lack of a quick release plate. Of course, this would increase the cost and complexity of the unit. I prefer the simple thumb screw with 1/4" thread as I am concerned about an expensive camera falling off a jib/crane from 10 feet up in the air. BTW, the unit can be easily disassembled, and you can flip the screw around to use the other end which appears to have 3/8" thread.

DAVID P.

2012-08-05T21:00:00

Works great with Monopod

anthonymichael

2012-05-23T21:00:00

a perfect fit for the Manfrotto monopod. Simple to use and relatively inexpensive

Dugole

2012-04-21T21:00:00

Fits monopod, easy to use.

Rose

2012-04-15T21:00:00

Really great makes the monopod really flexible

Dave

2012-04-01T21:00:00

I went to Washington DC and couldn't use my 'normal' tripod. I opted for a monopod and this head because it matched the QR on my tripod. It worked perfectly! Even with a 7D and 80-400mm zoom, it was quite stable, and easy to adjust. Definitely a good buy!

dgrits

2012-04-01T21:00:00

very easy to attach to my monopod. love it and great price for the money.

esolina

2011-12-28T19:00:00

I have not used this in the field yet but I have played with it setting it up. I like the way it works.

JANIS L.

2011-09-04T21:00:00

I've never taken this off my monopod - allows all the flexibility I want. Mounting the camera is also easier.

Bob

2011-01-11T19:00:00

I like how well made it is, very solid! range of motion good but limited, can't tilt for long shots (pics) as mentioned.

Familyman

2010-09-19T21:00:00

Using this with a monopod. I reversed the screw and added a Markins quick shoe to the top so I could leave my Markins plates on my bodies (I also favor the locking pin on the Markins plates). Depending on how you orient the shoe to the head, you can either tilt up and down, or use the camera horizontally (portrait orientation). Adding a shoe is not technically necessary, but it was my preference.

Joan R.

2010-04-13T21:00:00

Need more time to evaluate all of the head's possible uses.

RICHARD G.

2010-01-10T19:00:00

This works great on my monopod for taking pictures of sports, wildlife and other things.This has a good strong clamp and it doesnt move at all.

Mike

2009-07-22T21:00:00

Greatly improves usefulness of monopod. Mine is mated to an Arca style clamp. Thumb wheel would be better replaced by a wing nut or gadget that would allow more positive tightening.

Pete

2009-05-03T21:00:00

Think about it--for a monopod you need a stable, solid monopod head. Mostly for landscape and portrait shots using the monopod. Talk about a cheap solution, this is it! You don't need a fancy ball head. This is a simple, solid, well made head for monopods, ---works for me!

Masao M.

2008-12-29T19:00:00

Purchased the #3232 with the Bogen-Manfrotto 3 sectin monopod recently and am very pleased with both. The swivel/tilt head is a good for alltypes of shots. Works smoothly and locks in place securly. Good choice!

Toby

2008-08-05T21:00:00

This is a very good, inexpensive addition to a monopod. The tilt head greatly improves the useful range of motion of the monopod. However, there is no improvement over connection to the camera as there is no quick release. Overall, this will be a great asset for action and remote location photography!

Slojohn

2008-02-20T19:00:00

I bought this monopod head for my Bogen-Manfrotto monopod and to mount a quick-release clamp. Instead of using the swivel to be able to switch from portrait to landscape mode, I use an "L" camera bracket, using the swivel to allow different angles when shooting upward or downward. The unit is very solid and clamps firmly. I recommend tightening the base of the monopod head to the monopod top using set screws driven upward, omitting the chance of it loostening.

kendoitall

2007-12-07T19:00:00

In typical Manfrotto/Bogen fashion, it's excessively heavy for its size. When is this company going to realize that weight has become a significant factor in this carbon fiber era? Even their CF monopods feel top heavy WITHOUT the head! However, if you use Arca-Swiss type plates on your lenses, then I suggest taking a look at Kirk's MPA-1. It's the same 3232 head with a Kirk QR plate pre-installed, completely eliminating the wandering lens syndrome (Something that the useless standard locking ring fails to achieve).

Yukihyo

2007-10-02T21:00:00

Works fairly well for what it is. The clamp wheel is awkward to use. Not quick to adjust from horizontal to vertical. But it does stabilize my 30D with battery grip and 70-200mm lens and takes the weight off of my shoulders.

G W.

2007-09-25T21:00:00

I wish thier was a CF version. My head is heavier than my monopod.

salreus

2007-09-25T21:00:00

good, but lacks vertical range

Sarge