Manfrotto Xpro 5 Section Aluminum Video Monopod, Black (MVMXPROA5US)

Though this unit is a little heavy, it's very well built. The handle is solid rubber with flat sides that makes it easy to grip. Panning is silky smooth and i love the ability to flip down the legs to steady it while i'm filming. I paired this with a Desmond DB-44 ball head, which is perfect for this monopod.Pluses: Smaller than most monopods, and flip locks need very little travel, to opening and closing them can be done quickly and easily.Cons: Even though there's a metal collar at the bottom that locks the monopod and prevents it from moving in all directions, there's still slight wobble to the monopod with it locked and legs extended. If the collar was more robust, that would make it more study (if you place a heavy camera on the monopod, it will lean just slightly because there's not enough support at that collar joint).Note: even with it locked, you CAN rotate the monopod left or right - there's no way to lock down the panning on it (though i have no problem with that)If you want a case for it, get the Slik Tripod Case 24-Inch Medium, which fits it perfectly with a half inch to spare, if you use a ball head with it. Overall a great monopod. If the carbon fiber version wasn't so much more expensive, i'd definitely get that, as it's a pound lighter, but i'm happy with this unit so far.

Purchased this for a couple wedding gigs I had lined up. It is fantastic! It's super light weight and easy to get around with on set. I even replaced my regular tripod with this because of how portable and efficient this monopod is!Depending on the camera you place on this monopod it's pretty sturdy. I have tried both the SonyA7IV & SonyA6500, both are pretty study on the monopod. I can leave it with the camera and not worry about it tipping. Obviously once you had more stuff to the rig and if there are harsh winds, it is pretty dangerous to just leave it alone. Tbh if those are the shooting conditions, you either bring a tripod or just stand next to the monopod while recording!Highly recommend to anyone that needs and on the go type of monopod.

Though somewhat pricy, Manfrotto products are durable, and work well.I have three monopods, and purchased this aluminum monopod as a quick replacement for my carbon fiber monopod I foolishly forgot at the airport. (No one has turned that monopod in!)This has a heavier load capacity, and I use a full frame mirrorless camera on it without fear.WARNING: it is a monopod. Hold on to your camera at all times.That said, this monopod works very well.

This is my GO TO tri/mono pod, not only for my Sony 4K video camera but my regular Canon photo camera as well. It stands rather well on it's fold out three feet, even when extended, and it extends to a real nice length. The quality is also outstanding, just what you'd expect from Manfrotto. The clasps are adjustable as well, and it has a spring loaded top multi stud to fit different units. I use it a lot for free handing video because although my Sony FDR-AX53 has great video stabilization, you can still get twisting motion in your picture, and using the Manfrotto virtually eliminates that completely. Since I bought this Manfrotto monopod, I seldom grab my big, heavy, Velbon SX-681K video tripod with the Vel-Flo 10, PH-268R fluid dampened head. I couldn't be happier with the Manfrotto. It's quite universal in it's usefulness and it's quality is excellent. I'd definitely buy it again and I give it my highest recommendation.

I'm switching from a Manfrotto monopod to this, and I have to say I liked it from the start. Easy to deploy (though I do sometimes try to open the wrong section--the feet help stabilize the camera for the shots I need for real estate photography and general use. I mostly keep the bottom pivot locked, but it's so easy to use I use it.This is a very nice monopod-ish device that I use almost every shoot, and can only extoll its virtues and find little to complain about (weight, but, it does have those nice feet at the bottom).

I am using this Manfrotto monopod for still photography.This would have received a 5-star review if I used the fluid base stand-foot. (See below)I am a bird, wildlife, and nature photographer. I have been using this Manfrotto monopod constantly since I purchased it in December 2022. I wanted something sturdy light and easy to carry in the field for my long lenses so that I did not need to dissemble a tripod to use it's "removable monopod leg".I am 6'1" tall. Maximum length is an important consideration for me. There is length to spare with this monopod. The Manfroto web site lists the maximum weight capacity at just over 44Lbs, not the 18 Lbs. listed in the description above.I did remove the stand-foot and installed a rubber foot. This made for better mobility, turning when panning while following moving animals and birds in flight. The stand-foot was too restrictive when open and extra weight when closed, which turned out to bee all the time, so I removed it.I use this Manfrotto monopod when shooting either my Nikon D7200 or my Nikon D850 and an 800mm f/5.6E Nikkor prime lens. This lens, and either camera frame, are a very heavy combination and I trust the Manfroto monopod completely. The flip-clamps are quick, very secure, and the tension is adjustable if needed. I am using the Wimberly MH-100 MonoGimble head on the monopod and just love it. It is light, supremely strong and secure, and simplistic in design and use. You can view the Wimberly MonoGimble here…  . It is worth googling YouTube videos for this monopod gimble, particularly the one from Steve Perry.If you are looking for a non-video monopod (without the fluid base stand-foot) you might want to look for the Manfrotto MPMXPROA4(US). It might save you a few bucks if the stand-foot ends up just sits in a bag never used.All said, I do not think that you can go wrong with this monopod. I didn’t.

So far this has been excellent for quick broll shoots or outdoor nature photography!

È fatto bene, robusto. Sia lo snodo che la testa sono fluidi. Eventualmente si può aggiungere un po' di grasso alla base.Non si pensi, però, di poterlo usare come un piccolo treppiede: non lo è, non è fatto per stare in piedi da solo! Con un po' di ingegno, si potrebbe pensare di mettere tre braccetti aggiuntivi o tre tiranti in qualche modo...

Wasn't too sure what to expect, but I needed something that was lightweight and portable to film quick shots for a documentary in a built up area and this has done the trick perfectly.You can also use it as a freestanding tripod and easily holds the weight of a dslr and a small lens - you could probably put a heavier one on it, but personally wouldn't take the risk of letting it freestand. I had a canon and a 50mm lens on it all day and just left it standing...Works with my other manfrotto plates as well which is nice and very easily slides into the side of my camera backpack.

If you are a photographer or videographer this is a must-have monopod. So smooth, convenient and ready to go every time. Originally bought it for dlsr and video and it works fantastically at it but my fav way to use it is with my gimbal on the head and cell phone. The videos and photos come out amazing with no shake and very clear. My fav purchase of 2019.

Excelente, esencial para el manejo de la camara muy comodo de manejar y muy fluido.

Product is Amazing. Manfrotto is reliable. Little expensive but great features and compatibility. Go for it if you're in for a long term investment.Cheaper alternatives available like sirui .