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| 2.9 pounds | | Package Length:
| 29.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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66 of 70 found the following review helpful:
Great build qualityDec 23, 2007
By Bogus Exception
I bought this retail, and threw a 486RC2 ball head on it. Phenomenal build quality. The bottom section is wide, and there is a very nice rubber foot on the end that is as large as I expected.
I already forked over $65 and got a crappy monopod from B&H called a "ShotPod". It is only good for a stand to attach a remote flash to, and not for what a monopod should be for.
It doesn't collapse as small as the 4-section, but let me tell you that seeing them together makes the decision easy. The 4-section is heavier (more hardware), and the last leg (bottom-most) is very small compared to the 3-section. That also means the rubber foot is smaller, which of course means quicker wear, less stability, etc.
Get the 3 instead of the 4. Period.
25 of 26 found the following review helpful:
just learning it all....Apr 09, 2008
By Jadecat
I just got a canon 40D and am hoping to shoot some photos out on the soccer field. I bought this after hearing much about the Bogen-Manfrotto name. There are a bunch of similar looking monopods for sale, and I couldn't tell you how they all compare or differ from each other. Still, the price on this one was good, and I got it with the 3229 ballhead. The camera can mount to the monopod without the ballhead, but it just feels better with it, and also you can't tilt the camera sideways on the monopod without the ballhead on it, otherwise you are picking up the whole monopod. This may seem simple to some people, but I never had a monopod or nice camera before, so I didn't understand all these little things. I did take the monopod to some soccer games, and it made shooting nice and easy. I don't see how I could have done it without the monopod.
Overall, its a good quality item at a good price, so I am happy with it.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Excellent quality at a great priceJan 21, 2009
By M. Erb
I've been wanting a monopod for my SLR Digital camera for quite some time. I'm currently shooting with a D300 and usually have a vertical grip and either the 17-55 f2.8 or 70-200 VR lens attached. It's just about a 5 pound package and a monopod is the perfect solution for certain types of shooting where you know you should not probably be hand-holding the camera. It's also nice if I want to travel a bit lighter and with less bulk than by hauling a tripod around.
I coupled this with the Manfrotto 234RC Head and think I made a great choice. The monopod is built extremely well. The two-section design is rock-steady and not as heavy as you might expect. When compared to the cost of a graphite monopod, I'll live with the "weight" of this and have no regrets.
The leg extension locks are sturdy without being difficult to use and in fact are easily handled. There is a really nice and long section of foam at the top of the monopod which makes gripping the monopod secure and comfortable. The dual 1/4" - 3/8" fixing screw is a thoughtful inclusion for those people that need a 1/4" solution.
It's a great piece of equipment and I'm giving it 5 stars.
You may also want to consider the 682 version which includes retractable legs. Amazon did not have this available at the time of my order and I'm quite happy with the 681B.
UPDATE: 5/14/2009- I am still extremely happy with this monopod. However there is one issue I need to mention: the wrist strap is constantly slipping out of the nylon "buckle". It's only a matter of time until I accidentally lose the strap because of it's tendency to come un-done out of the buckle. Other than that I love the monopod.
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Mono PodApr 06, 2008
By William Jones
This product was advised to me from POTN.......photography on the net forums. Awesome group of people there. This monopod functions great, quick and easy. It is very sturdy and has really helped my percentage of keeper shots w/ 30D and shooting soccer. Very light and strong.....just wish it came with a case or bag....other than that, I recommend this versatile, lightweight mono!!
14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Bogen-Manfrotto 681B MonopodJan 09, 2007
By Richard Rose
This monopod performs flawlessly. It is lightweight, sets up and adjusts easily and is the perfect accessory for supporting my Digital SLR when shooting in low light conditions where use of flash is not possible.
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