Product Description All the features of the professional Monopod 681 with a handy addition of three retractable legs. Dual 1/4" - 3/8" coaxial camera fi xing screw. This replaces the Bogen Manfrotto 682.
Strong and usefullJanuary 31, 2010 Nelson David Acevedo(Colombia) 1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The quality is excellent, but it is a bit long (31") and heavy, I am so happy with my new monopod. I am waiting for the next event or trip and use it
Best Monopod I have ever owned!August 13, 2009 Kent M. Whitney(San Diego, CA) 5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This Pod is well built and will last a lifetime. A bit heavy but so is my gear and the weight helps me in steadying my Nikon D700 with a Nikon 200mm or longer telephoto lens and that includes a battery pack ta-boot. Truly a great Pod for better shots on the go! The fold out legs rattle a bit when stored inside the Pod but I fixed that with a very thin velcro strip wrapped around them. If you want the best, just get it!!
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Great item!!!!April 29, 2009 J. Harris(ATL, GA) 19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I have an older, silver version of this monopod (from about 2000) and I love it. It is easier to carry around than a tripod, and when you need the extra stability you can always unscrew the base and let out the "feet". Just make sure you never let the monopod free stand or you may find yourself looking to purchase a new camera\lens. And for those of us who have found ourselves in some less than ideal environments with expensive camera equipment, the monopod makes an excellent "deterrent" or club. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star rating is because the base can become difficult to screw\unscrew if it is used in an extremely sandy area, such as at the beach. I had to then take the garden hose and thouroughly rinse the base and feet of mine of for several minutes, dry them with a rag, then apply a light coating of grease to the threads. A minor inconvience.
Great monopodApril 24, 2009 A. Beckstedt(Indiana) 3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Used this on our Tennesse vacation. We got some pics not otherwise able to get without a tripod or monopod. I do wish they had designed it so the legs dont rattle around when not out and also a faster deployment would be nice. But I am happy with it and will give it its use.
A must have for pro'sJune 17, 2008 Homeward Bound(Florida) 46 out of 48 found this review helpful
I got this monopod because not every place allows tripods. Many museums and other places you may want to go to take photos don't want you bringing in a huge tripod and setting up in front of a piece of artwork (that is if they even allow photos). I have found that many places will allow monopods. I shoot a Canon 40D with the battery pack. I am able to use the 28-135mm f/3.5 USM with no problem in stability. I have not tried it with the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM but that is a lot of weight so I might not get that brave.
The camera will screw right onto the monopod without a head and you can raise or lower it quickly. To stabalize the shot while using as a monopod I suggest placing your hand in (not all the way through)the provided strap so that your hand pulls down on the strap and gripping the well cushioned top section of the monopod. Another added benefit of using this piece is that it makes you look more professional and people will stay out of your way while you get the shot. For wedding/event photography, this is a must have.
The light weight makes it easy to carry around and the quick setup will help when there is nothing to lean on to stabalize yourself. You will need to practice screwing the camera to the monopod if you don't intend on leaving it attached since the first few times it is a little difficult to begin threading the screw in. After a while you'll be an old pro at it.
To muffle the sound the legs make while stored inside the monopod, try some rubber bands wrapped around the top and middle of the legs. If you want to get real fancy, you can buy velcro straps as well. You may have to cut them to length to make sure they fit inside with the legs.
Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod (Black)
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