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The 561BHDV is a compact but incredibly high 4-section aluminum fluid monopod. It is equipped with a fluid head including a long sliding plate. The ergonomic pan-bar allows smooth panning and tilting movements. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: 1/4'' and 3/8'' screw attachment: 1 Bubble Spirit Level; Closed Length 30.12 in; Color black; Front Tilt -60° / +90°; Independent Tilt Lock; 4 Leg Sections; Load Capacity 4 kg 8.82 lbs; Material aluminum; Maximum Height 78.74 in Minimum Height 30.12 in; Plate Type 501PL 501PL; Tilt drag fluid cartridge with fixed drag; Weight 4.21 lbs.
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This thing does it's job very efficiently. If you are a photographer or videographer, or as in my case a photographer delving into video with my HDSLR. You gotta buy this.We all either carry way too much equipment and hate taking it out. Or we leave vital equipment and lose out on having the optimal setup. This Monopod bridges that gap very effectively.It provides the most solid stabilization you can get without carrying a huge set of sticks and head around. It doesn't look like it from the pics, but its VERY thick, and will extend over your head.I shot a commercial for a local barbershop two days after receiving my monopod, and it turned out great. I had other supports, stands, tripods,etc. But never took them out. Every since then I carry this strapped to whatever bag I carry that day and I'm shooting much more footage, because it's so fast and convenient.It allows me to shoot from places that I never even considered before and can be... |
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I've used monopods for decades in still photography, but I never considered how a video monopod would be different until I took an online seminar with a famous cinematographer, and his staff pointed out this Manfrotto device. Mine arrived today, and I am very pleased, though the price was a little steep.This thing is entirely clever. From online pictures, it looks like a gimmick, like somebody at Manfrotto quickly slapped together a couple of existing products - an entry level fluid head and a monopod - then added some cheesy fold out feet. This is not the case. This thing is a completely original design, and all the parts are custom made for this specific purpose. This is obvious within a minute after you take it out of the box. Yes, it has a fluid head, but the fluid head atop this monopod does not contain any pan or pan drag controls. The only adjustment on the fluid head is tilt. This is because the entire head and monopod assembly is rigid. If you look carefully at... |
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With a DSLR or smaller Camcorder you have the advantage of quick set up but incredible quality. What you don't need many times is the weight and bulk of a big tripod. When shooting concerts or events it is often useful to be able to set up, shoot some video and tear down fast. This gives you just what you need.The fluid cartridge in the leg gives you amazingly smooth moves and the flip down feet add just the right amount of stability. it's simply awesome.updated: now 5 stars :) |
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