SIRUI AM-404FL Camera Monopod with Feet, 74.8 Inch Aluminum Video Monopod with Removable Base, Slim and Lightweight, Max Load 26.4lbs, 360°Panorama Panning, 4-Section for Canon Nikon Sony

This product I originally bought to keep in my backpack for a travel purposes. It is much to large for that but the build quality, robustness, and stability of this monopod is more than I expected. While I won't be using it as I originally thought, I will get more use out of it this way at sporting events, and wildlife photography. Everything is so well built, locks up nice and tight it makes me feel comfortable with my set up on top even without a hand on the monopod. This will allow me to switch between cameras easily at evens without concerns of damage to the camera or lens in a fall. I really like the hidden spike for the monopod when on slippery surfaces such as wet rocks to get a little extra traction. They thought of everything with this set up and it functions flawlessly.Update: I have now shot 5 soccer games with this setup I added a small camp chair to be more comfortable but this has really changed and upgraded my setup. It is easy to move around the field. It has been stable holding a R6II with a 100-400 Lens. Allows me to easily move around the field to get different angles without the hassle of a tripod. It is much more stable than a monopod without the feet which helps with focus at longer zoom ranges. I love this thing. I only wished I could find the quick release adaptor so I could use the feet base and the monopod with 2 different cameras at the same time.

Periodically I buy an item that truly exceeds my expectations. This the case with this monopod. The construction materials could not be better especially at this price point. It is very sturdily without being excessively heavy. All the mechanical components are well designed and extremely functional. The quick release camera mount is secure and very easy to use. The large hand grip contributes to feel of security and stability, something very important when attaching thousands of dollars worth of equipment. I can’t speak to any longevity factors but I highly doubt there will be any issues. I highly recommend this product.

Solid feel but still light.

First off, this product feels extremely well made the locking mechanism is great although I prefer a twist lock instead of levers but that does not affect the quality of the product just personal preference. It is heavy to use as a walking stick in fact it is overall just about 6 oz less heavy than my tripod with ball head. I was looking for a monopod that I could use as a walking stick and have the extra stability of the 3 legs when taking long lens shots of wildlife this fills that bill, but I won't use it as a replacement for my manfreto monopod or the tripod just a supplemental tool. I love to hike and shoot wildlife so needed something steady enough for my Sony g 200-600mm lens this fits that criteria and without the tripod portion just using as a monopod the weight goes down considerably. I am 6'4" so wanted a tall monopod and that part is great I kind of wish they had made it with one more section so it would collapse a little shorter to fit in my backpack though.love the quick release arca connector and the plate they include works great unfortunately this brand does not seem to sell just replacement plates and the size is a little short one direction to use other square arca swiss plates I could find on amazon. It has to have a 38mm arca plate and everything out there seems to be 40mm which will not fit. Most people that will be buying this will need multiple plates, I need at least 3 plates for my cameras and lenses. The solution for me was to grind the ones i did find down enough to fit and actually ground down some longer ones I already had. this was less than ideal but for me it worked just a heads up .

I use this for wedding videography. Amazing for workflow.

Lightweight, great value for the cost. Very strong. Fairly easy to use, and with the quick release mount makes it even easier to use with a camera. Extends to multiple different heights which is really helpful, making it super functional. Optionally use the legs, which is great for outdoor environments to easily pop them out or fold them up. Comes with a nice bag. Bag has enough room for extra supplies, but not a camera or similar.

Happy with monopod.

So far I really like this mono. Light weight and easy to use/ carry