whats the best monopod for the $$$

[Cliff666]

looking for a monopod but all i know of brandwise is manafrotto and the ones i see in best buy. Is the manafrotto that much in difference compared to like a sunpak from best buy? also what are some other good ones to look at for the price?

[Familiaphoto]

One of the most popular monopods around here is the Manfrotto 680B. Can't go wrong for $60 bucks.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5535-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_680B_680B_4_Section_Compact_Monopo d.html

[jhom]

Manfrotto makes some great monopods including the 679, 680, and 681. They are inexpensive to boot.

In contrast, probably the best monopods are those from Gitzo. They are expensive but perform superbly. I feel the top of the line is the Gitzo GM5540.

[stathunter]

One of the most popular monopods around here is the Manfrotto 680B. Can't go wrong for $60 bucks.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5535-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_680B_680B_4_Section_Compact_Monopo d.html

Agreed.

[klynam]

concur - Manfrotto

[jhom]

Here's a shot of the 680B and GM5540:

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/1644/5540680compjk0.jpg

[crn3371]

AS jhom said, you can't go wrong with any of those three Manfrotto offerings. They're well made, sturdy, and not very expensive.

[LordAlex]

another +1 for the Manfrotto 679 with the 234RC flip head. Entire pacjage about $65

Cheers

[tmonatr]

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$5 tops.:D

[SYS]

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$5 tops.:D

I concur... :lol:

[ben_r_]

Def the Bogen / Manfrotto 680B!

[SkipD]

Another vote for the Manfrotto 680B. I top mine off with a Manfrotto 486RC2 ball head for additional flexibility in how my monopod can be used.

[jr_senator]

I got the 681 because I prefer 3 sections to 4.