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FrkZ
Reviewed in France on February 20, 2025
Un grand monopod qui est compact une fois replié et ultra léger : idéal pour les balades !!Replié il tient meme dans un sac a dos photo- les plus : 400g, 44cm replié, suffisamment grand pour une personne de 1m85, tient largement un teleobj (comme un 150-600),- les moins : totalement déplié la rigidité n'est pas exceptionnelle mais ça va quand memeTotalement satisfait de cet achat, c'est vraiment le monopod que je cherchais.
MultiMediaTeam R.Kringel
Reviewed in Germany on February 13, 2025
Gut verarbeitet, vielseitig verwendbar, auch als Wanderstock.
Ricardo Herrera
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
Very useful and great looking monopod for when you need to carry your camera with a big lens for hours during photos or video.
Customer Phil
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2025
Visually it looks stunning, light weight, well built and easy to use. I can definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a quality value for money camera monopod/ walking pole.
David
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024
I love this monopod I took it on a trip out west and it was perfect to hike with and use as a monopod.
J. Cook
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
I have a big telephoto lens and don't like carrying full tripods. While I have a tripod that allows one leg to be removed and used as a monopod, I like the convenience for this monopod. It is sturdy enough to allow use as a walking stick and can be adjusted to a convenient length for walking/hiking, but at the same time the accessory ball head can be used for persons up to about 6'5" for use with fairly heavy telephoto lenses at eye level.
Canis
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
I'm an outdoor photographer, and I have several monopods already.The idea of a dedicated handle that can be used more like a regular walking/hiking stick was fairly new to me, and intriguing.I ordered the larger one for myself and the smaller one for my wife. I thought hers might be shorter...wrong!. I'm used to being wrong a lot...I'm married.The only difference between the two monopods is the outer diameter of the tubes. The 'larger' monopod has a 36mm OD, and the smaller one starts out at 32mm OD. That's it...the only difference.They are BOTH the same length, and standing ten feet away...look identical. I doubt anyone will notice any performance differences between the two sizes.So how is the performance? Very very good. As good as any of my others, and then some. The handle is the attractive part that drew me into ordering both pods. You can attach the handle either vertically or in the more traditional horizontal handle. You get a rubber foot on the bottom, and a metal spike for loose soil conditions.The twist locks are the same type on my high end tripods, a plus. It also comes with a phone holder, and if that is your thing...you'll be a happy camper. Mine will stay in the bag. Yes, they come with identical bags. Makes sense since they both expand to the same length.To attach my camera, I have to remove the handle and screw on a ball head (what I use for light travel gear.That is probably the only niggle with both of these. You cannot attach the ball head (whatever you use) and the handle and hike with them both attached.That's okay by me...the idea that something will happen so fast, you won't have time is...tiny odds. In those cases, you will be using the camera free style anyways.So, you use the handle to get where you want to go...then screw on your 'head', and you start taking images. Speaking of attaching gear onto these...if you use a cellphone, the bolt is reduced in size to fit. I just want to attach the big stuff. In that case, unscrew the bolt and reverse it. The other end of the bolt is one size. At first I could not get the ball head screwed down all of the way. Then I realized I was doing it wrong...wrong again!! So, reduced threads for phones and such and non reduced end for standard sized gear.As a dedicated walking stick...both of these will do the job. But if I were to JUST go walking/hiking sans any photography gear (horrors!), I'd use my own hand carved walking stick. But if you are going to snap images, both of these monopods are perfect.Big thumbs up on BOTH sizes.Review is for both monopods...
Erik B.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
I got the 32 mm carbon fiber version of this monopod, but I'm still surprised at how sturdy it is. With the rubberized grip, it's a little bigger than 32 mm. The weight they show is probably for everything included in the package. The monopod itself, without the cane grip, weighed in at 17.9 oz. on my postal scale.The ring locks work well and are really stable. I don't have wobble when I lock them in place. The hand strap is on a ring that can be removed, which is nice. Also, the feature I love with the strap is that it's big enough to fit heavy gloves without doing contortions.In terms of accessories, the cane handle is good. The phone clip isn't bad, but pretty standard plastic expandable clip. It worked with a larger phone and the grips were deep enough to accommodate a case, so no complaints there. The bag is is neoprene with a nylon top, and it looks like it will hold up well - not a cheap, thin, nylon.I have no hesitation recommending this monopod. It's really well-made, and they put a lot of thought into the design.
Dave
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2024
This ideal for the outdoor photographer and also doubles up as a sturdy hiking pole, it is very well constructed and is easy to set at the particular height you require. Hiking handle easily removes to allow you to mount your camera for that steady shot. The phone mount feels very cheap though which lets it down slightly.I would recommend this monopod to add to your photography armoury.
NigelP
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2024
I got this to replace a Manfrotto aluminium monopod. This carbon fibre one is both light and sturdy. The fittings look solid, and I’m expecting it to last well.
MT
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
This review is only for model C-666L.I bought this as a walking stick/cane first, and monopod second, so I might not be your typical reviewer. I've hobbled around for almost two weeks with this purchase but next, I'm going on a South Pacific cruise with a sprained ankle and wanted to blend in with the shutter bugs. I'll update my review upon return if necessary assuming I survive the headhunters. Too bad there wasn't a model in which a long blade can be drawn from it, but I'll pretend anyway.The cons are trivial mostly because they are easy to deal with and, for me, they were not the main selling points anyhow. Here are the cons first, in order of importance:1. The cane grip is a very hard plastic. It became quickly evident that the more use and body weight that I placed on this unit, the more the palm of my hand would become sore, so I ordered some tennis grip and that solved the problem nicely. (I elected DV Dry Tennis Overgrip Tape - 6-Pack - FeltTac Tennis Racket Grip Tape for $10, so I'll have extra when this wears off. It's just soft enough and doesn't add much to the thickness of the grip. Took me all of 2 minutes to apply. And it comes in pretty colors if ordering time is not an issue.)2. The phone holder isn't much to celebrate but that was not important to me. There are plenty of other phone holders out there that can be adapted to this monopod.3. As another reviewer pointed out, it did not take long for a screw to get over-tightened and stuck (much like my psyche) but this is hardly new territory. Either purchase after-market adapters with grips that will accommodate a pair of pliers, or just wrap a 30 cent lens cloth around the threads and attack it with a multi-tool or whatever is laying around (like your roommate's head, or a conch shell).Things that I DO like about this monopod/cane:1. It is light weight and compact.2. As yet, I haven't been concerned that a locking ring will give way and the unit will collapse on me -- but tougher trials/trails lie ahead. [Update: it managed trails very well, including beaches, surf, etc. Seems pretty water resistance and I simply rinsed the saltwater off when I had the opportunities.]3. It's simple enough to understand that the manual is a joke. It's not even good kindling.4. I was pleasantly surprised by the rubber foot grip for walking -- I suspected that I might need an after-market upgrade for hard surfaces but so far I'm quite satisfied with the one provided.5. I was concerned about the installation (and removal) of the metal spike for soft terrain based mostly on the reviews of similar products (by the same maker) but this turned out to be unfounded. The spike removes easily (no tools required) so it can be stowed away in my checked bag or alongside the plate in my head.Sota tale!
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