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I take images for myself and my art business, using a bridge camera that I often have set at maximum lens zoom which brings the problem of camera shake. The camera weighs around 800grams and has a manual zoom and even though the inbuilt stabilizer is great, a tripod adds that extra support. However dragging a tripod around at horse shows and through the bush isn't very practical, even if it is a nice lightweight folding. The monopod is the answer. One leg that I leave attached to the camera as I stomp about snapping away. Manfrotto is a well loved brand for camera accessories and the 680B is a little beauty. There are 3 sections, released by easy to use levers thaat lock firmly in place when closed and which give a good variation of lengths to set up your shot with a sturdy base for your camera. Its lightweight to carry and a snap to change lengths. The only thing wrong is the time it took me to get one.Read full review
Quality materials used, sturdy design with lockable extensions. Nice sturdy hand grip. Replaces my old monopod which used twist grip locking which I found split after a few years. Manfrotto produce the best quality tripods and monopods.
It is what I expected, solid, not too heavy and a delight to use. The tilt head is magic. I leave the adaptor on the camera, so anytime I use it, I just clip it in and its ready. My grandson likes his too.
I bought this as a last resort after being less than satisfied with a number of tripods I had tried for use with my camcorder. I couldn't be happier as this monopod has proved to be ideal for the purpose, providing a solid base but allowing free and smooth movement, something I could not get from a rigid tripod. Well made and extends to eye level yet folds small enough to fit in a small suitcase. The addition of a ball socket might be useful for greater flexibility but I have no hesitation in recommending this product.
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