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| 2.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 23.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 4 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
The "Casual Tripod" for travelDec 30, 2010
By B. Speer
So many people have spoken well of Giottos brand decided to try the monopod. Already have carbon fiber Manfrotto tripod and aluminum monopod and like them. Giottos cost more and you get more. This monopod is very smooth adjusting and long for my 6' 2" higher eye level with lots to spare. Like the wide rubber foot and monopod swings better when walking due to light weight.
Other commenter suggested using a ball head. With the Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head Quick Release ($40?) camera will point any direction fast with quick release. Leave the quick release plate on the camera for tripod quick release that sits on ball head. Although the monopod only stabilizes in one of two axis often there is something to lean against to steady the horizontal movement with the monopod steadying the veritcal. So much quicker and allowed in museums or less awkward on tours and where there are lots of people to trip over a tripod.
Yes I always prefer the tripod and yes I often use the monopod which is so much steadier than handheld for better IQ (image quality). Only a few tens of $$ for obviously more convenience in use.........IMHO
Year later: Tripod gets less use in day shots or day crowds. More people/leg friendly. Sometimes if hurried and need more height I lift off ground and shoot. Still steadier. Hurried shoot and too high? Tilt mono and rotate camera attachment to level and shoot. Always shoot triple burst pick most steady. Prefer to carry camera and lens with monopod than without. Hold mono at center of gravity. Quick head release 234RC IDEAL. Keep knob SEMI TIGHT for instant tilt. Nice walking stick and lean on rest stop.
Buy again? Yes, yes, and Y E S ! Leave ballhead on tripod. Use my tripod to setup and wait and compose and not move point of shot especially with long lens.
Moving around much? Speed up exposure and monopod for many more easier shots. Shoot short bursts always. Edit with Picasa3. That editor will revolutionize your photography. It IS FREE!
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Probably the best monopod for the money!Nov 01, 2009
By Joseph A. Nowak
"Prophotoman"
This is not absolutely the lightest monopod around, but for the support it gives and the quality of construction you can't go wrong! I use it for both my 6 x 7 medium format camera and my Nikon D700 camera with battery pack and 24-70 f/2.8 Nikon zoom lens... PERFECT! Make sure you get a good head for it too, unless all your shots are of the landscape "horizontal" variety!
Works WellJul 07, 2011
By T.S. Maui
Haven't used it a lot yet but the Giottos monopod has worked well for me so far. Sections loosen, adjust length and tighten easily and quickly. I did purchase a separate ball head for it. The monopod is very tall -- just what I was looking for. The foot on it worked fine in beach sand and kept the camera stable. So far, wouldn't change a thing.
Giottos gained a new customerMar 22, 2011
By Zetau
Ever since the 70s, I've bought nothing but Gitzo and Manifrotto tripods and heads. Knowing what I needed in a monopod, I set out to find one made by Gitzo or Manifrotto, only to come up with ones that were too expensive, or others that did not satisfy my needs. One of the requirements was height, as I needed to have it extend to at least my standing eye-level @ 6'3".
Somehow, I came upon this Giottos, and at least on paper, it had everything I wanted including a great price point. But having no experience with this company's products, I had no idea what to expect in the way of quality, functionality or durability.
If the box that a product is packaged in can be impressive, then this box was impressive. The monopod ships with a bag to carry the monopod in. The concept is good, but it's only large enough for the monopod -- add the required head, and the bag is too small. Not a big deal to me since I wouldn't use it anyway.
The monopod itself was a very pleasant surprise. Quality is apparent. The leg releases function as well or better than my Gitzos, and based on my first few uses, I believe durability is assured. This aluminum monopod weighs about the same as carbon fiber models, but at a quarter of the price. I added a Manfrotto 498RC2 Ball Head to hold my camera/lens combination that weighs about 8-pounds. It all just works.
Coming from an initial view of reservation, I can candidly state that I would recommend this Giottos MM9180 monopod (and head combination) to anyone 6'8" or shorter.
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