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Pros & Cons
Pros
The 680b is perfection. This is a beast. This monopod is just fantastic.
The 680b monopod is incredibly well-built and ready to withstand some beastly * in the field. The build is solid and the finish on the metal is substantial.
It doubles as a monopod and a walking stick and it doesn't creep. Comfortable grip. Large padded grip.
L is ii usm telephoto zoom lens for canon slr cameras and canon eos 7d 18 mp cmos digital slr camera with 3-inch lcd (body only) with zeikos ze-cbg7d battery power grip for canon 7d camera. I attach the quick release plate to the tripod collar and eve... Read More
This monopod is beefy sturdy and super durable. It's sturdy but not too heavy. It is very stout.
Cons
When not in use, they invert and slide and screw into the lower leg element. The sirui head is 1 lb. Tightening the clamp hardware has no effect - as fully torqued using a heavy duty allen wrench on the top fastener.
Highlights
Quality
Plenty sturdy to hold the weight no slipping on the leg extensions and quick setup change of breakdown
Sturdy rugged light weight and easy to use
Unless you have a nonstabilized system or a very heavy lens a monopod is not necessary and not worth the trouble
Bought this thing about 4 months ago with a manfrotto 494rc2 ball head you must have a ball head to get full use of this monopod
Price
For the price its a great deal
I didnt think a monopod would be as useful until i got a carbon tripod that was way more expensive and is shaky enough to make ... Read More
This one came in on top by far except for price
This is a good monopod for the price
Shipping
Romped all over alaska last summer with this with complete confidence with a heavy nikon and the tamron 600 mm lens
Packaging/appearance
I am giving it a 4 because in theory it looks great and im excited but havent actually put it to use
None of them did as it came from the box
Competitiveness
Purchased 3 monopods to compare them to pick the best one
The fact that it had no ball attachment on it already as compared to the second place one which did the monopod 500 by canon ma... Read More
This is not super light weight but it sure very light compare to my tripod also a manfrotto
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, sturdy, quality, good and quick. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 422 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 4 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its a little short for me im 6234
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Any normal person wont have an issue
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Theres a 3834 i think and a smaller one
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you have the smaller thread the bigger outer thread recesses into the head
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My lens had the smaller thread
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Manfrotto have good name and i was attracted by that
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive only had the monopod for a few days so have yet to test it in anger so to speak
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its just a little rough when expanding and contracting
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