Sirui 6952060001753 P-424SR Carbon Fiber Photo/Video Monopod, Extends to 75", Supports 26.5 lb, Gray

This thing far exceeded my expectations. Extremely well made and thought out. i shoot music in small clubs at times and this is just perfect. Many venues will not allow a tripod and this will supplement or replace my Manfrotto monopod. Yes, it is a bit bulkier and heavier, but just drop the feet and away you go. It gets me much higher than the Manfrotto (eye level if that) and having the feet is a huge bonus.When using my 5D3 or 80D I can actually leave it standing and walk away if needed. The hefty padded grip feels just perfect and pans are actually quite smooth. If I can get a larger platform in to the venue I will attach my Manfrotto 500AH head as it is fairly small and lightweight. For quicker run and gun I will attach my Benro B2 head. Heck, you do not even need a head as the screw just flips over and it will attach directly to your camera.The big plus is the pivoting base. Just loosen two knobs down below and it will lean left or right, back or forth to properly frame your shot. I really have to say that I am very impressed with this great tool! Happy shooting!

I shoot using a mirrorless camera without in-body stabilization, which usually isn't a problem because the lenses I got with it had stabilization in the lens itself. However, after purchasing faster lenses which sacrifice stabilization for a wider aperture, I found my handheld videos had become way too shaky. I was originally considering a tripod system until I saw some reviews of other video monopods.I ended up choosing the Sirui for it's larger more stable legs and also because I own one of their anamorphic lenses, I was confident about their build quality despite it being a Chinese brand. The carbon fiber construction is great, no creaks or rattling. And despite initial apprehension regarding the base locking mechanism and it's ability to keep a camera system stable at full extension, I'm happy to report that it has no problem keep supporting and keeping my camera system steady even at full height.A few caveats: This tool should not be considered a replacement for a good tripod system. It does tend to wobble slightly if you just press the shutter release with special handling, meaning the first couple seconds of footage are unusable in video, and you still need a firm grip on the camera itself when shooting photos. Alternatively, use a remote shutter release device. Due to how the locking mechanism at the base works, the monopod is only capable of free standing on flat ground, for wildlife and landscape shooting, you'll either need a tripod or have a constant grip on your camera and use this as you would any traditional monopod. Finally while I am confident in the SIrui's ability to avoid falling over when set up properly, it still lacks the overall stability of a tripod is much easier to disturb or knock over, so you should never leave it unattended.For shooters who can keep the limitations of this monopod in mind, the P-424SR offers a great mix of stability, mobility and agility. Great for use in tight quarters and affords the user the ability to shoot angles and employ camera movements that would be impossible to achieve with a standard tripod.

This is an extremely well thought-out and constructed monopod!! I wish I would've found this as my 1st tripod when shopping for one a couple of years ago. I now rarely ever use my 3 legged tripod with my Mark III, and have taken off the ball head on my Benro tripod to place on this one, a perfect match. I highly recommend this!PROS ---Supports 26.5lbs--Locking fold out legs--Fold out legs detaches--Comes with a carry case--Ability to extend up to 74.8"--Comes with a shoulder carrying strap for the carry case--Comes with interchangeable bottom rubber foot to spike part--Beautiful blue color accents to let you know where the locking features are--Has a 1/4 thread on one side and 3/8 thread screw on the other end for you to rotate and attach anyball/pan-tilt head--The 3rd blue locking-collar helps the tripod align straight up as you tighten it, the turn nob just below that adds an extra lock/hold sothe tripod doesn't pivot out of place at the bottom.--6 Year Warranty!CONS ---The weight is not too heavy but not too light either. But for stability sake, I'll sacrifice a bit of light weight.--Portability. While in comparison to other tripods it's portable; but in comparison to other monopods, I wish iti could collapse smaller in length for putting into smaller bags easier.--The price, but the quality/features of this product justifies this con.

I've used this for numerous jobs and I must say that this has been a great addition to my gear. It's light weight, has legs on the bottom so it can stand on its own, and can be transformed into a mini desktop stand. The build material is quite solid. Functionality wise, it is nice that it can smoothly pan from side-to-side. Adjusting height doesn't seem cumbersome at all. The feet are also detachable so you can use it like a regular monopod.While it may be a bit pricey compared to other monopods on the pro level, it has definitely been worth it to me. I would recommend it to others who are looking for a solid, versatile monopod to add to their gear collection.