Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod (Black)
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Manufacturer: ManfrottoModel: 682B
Color: Black
Product features:
- Robust construction
- Sure rubber grip
- Quick Action leg locks
- Built in retractable legs
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod (Black)
Customer Review: Choices Choices Choices, almost too many
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a beast of a monopod that will last a lifetime. If you are waffling between the carbon fiber monopods (Manfrotto 694CX Carbon Fiber 4 Section Monopod (Black) or the Manfrotto 695CX Carbon Fiber 5 Section Monopod (Black)) and this one, this monopod is way heavier than you might imagine. The big difference, weight capacity - the carbon fibers will hold eleven pounds and this one will hold over twenty five pounds. If I were a more casual non-sports photographer and not considering some heavy photography equipment, I'd go with the carbon fiber (your back and arms will thank you later).
The other key on this monopod, even folded up, it is long. The full extension is over six feet; completely closed it is around two and a half feet. The top end is outstanding - I'm six feet two and will be able to shoot verticals at full extension.
These two elements don't seem like much taken alone, but they do add up to a beast of a monopod.
There have been recommendations to use this without a head; I'm not in that camp at all. I think this requires a head. The problem with using the screw included, once you've screwed the camera in and tightened it, the camera is fixed to the monopod; no ability to rotate it, tilt it, or loosen the camera quickly. That screw is fixed solidly to the monopod body.
In my mind there were really only two choices for heads, Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head Quick Release - Replaces 3229, or the less expensive but lighter without the quick release, Manfrotto 234 Monopod Tilt Head (Replaces 3232). I chose the quick release, I've used enough tripods and monopods without quick releases to know I personally need this feature.
This monopod, capped with the tilt head is a formidable camera device. The tilt allows very fast switching between horizontal and vertical framing - amazing how fast and simple that movement is. Adjustment up and down is silky smooth, the latches are firm and positive. The grip is massive; I have a large hand and appreciate a large grip. The hand loop is a bit odd, I'm sure I'll get used to using that.
The triangle legs are a nice addition. When it starts raining and I need to pull the monsoon cover over my camera, those three little legs will be a lifesaver. They are also excellent rest for this heavy monopod.
I use monopods mostly at sporting events, football. During play, I will likely not use the tripod legs; they will get in the way. However, between quarters, those will come out to rest my arms. My camera equipment is not horribly heavy, a Canon XTi and 75 to 300mm Tamron zoom. I'm going to upgrade to a 7D and maybe a much larger telephoto - therefore I opted for this beast of a monopod. My previous monopod was a freebie that came with an old Tamron telephoto. It was light weight and not very satisfying to use.
The tripod legs screw off the bottom of the monopod. The threading is a bit complicated and easy to cross thread. The legs flop around a ton while you are messing with this attachment. The whole leg assembly is attached by three Allen set screws. Manfrotto supplies an Allen wrench to remove the whole assembly.
When not using the tripod legs, there is a nice rubber tip that will work well on floors and will dig into turf reasonably well.
I'm used to the beefiness of Manfrotto and Bogen - I have a massive old Bogen tripod that will never ever die. Everything about these two companies is solid silky smooth construction.
My biggest problem with Manfrotto was sorting through all the options, there are just way too many. They have monopods at virtually every price point, and then monkey around with combination monopods. They are a bit like buying a car, sometimes a model up gets you more for less money. This monopod with the swivel head was exactly the money I wanted to spend and got the ruggedness I was hoping for.
If you will put a video camera on one of these, this is a similar monopod, but with a fluid head at a very nice price point, Manfrotto 560B Fluid Video Monopod with 234RC Head (Black).
I fully expect to get run into by a football player this season (I got kicked last season). I also fully expect this monopod will come out unhurt. If you register on line, the warranty is extended to five years, but doesn't cover being run over.
Description of Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod (Black)
All the features of the professional Monopod 681 with a handy addition of three retractable legs. Dual 1/4? - 3/8? coaxial camera fixing screw. This replaces the Bogen Manfrotto 682.Monopods
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