Manfrotto 676B DIGI Aluminum Monopod (Black)

by Manfrotto

Product Details

• Item Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009R6CO
• Item model number: 676B
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #100 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Monopods
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

What’s even more compact, even lighter, even quicker to set up than a DIGI tripod? A DIGI monopod! When you don’t need the total “hands- free” support of a tripod, a monopod is a convenient shoulder to lean on. Four section, lightweight monopod with rapid action extension locks for compact spotting scopes. Attachment: 1/4'' screw; closed length: 18.90 in.; color: black; leg cross- section: three- faceted; 4 leg sections; legs tube diameter: 28.24.20.16mm.; load capacity: 9.92 lbs.; material: aluminum; maximum height: 60.63 in.; minimum height: 18.90 in.; weight: 0.88 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steady hand, February 24, 2006

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D. Longfellow "Dave" (PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manfrotto 676B DIGI Aluminum Monopod (Black) (Electronics)

The Bogen/Manfrotto 676B monopod is a nice addition to my photo equipment. Fit and finish is excellent. It is pretty lightweight and provides excellent additional stability when you don't want to bother carrying a full tripod. I added a quick release, tilting head to complete the set-up so that I can take landscape (horizontal) pictures as well as portrait (vertical). Very satisfied. Very nice tool for the price.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product , great value, April 10, 2007

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Jan ohio (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Manfrotto 676B DIGI Aluminum Monopod (Black) (Electronics)

I bought this thinking I would regret it due to the low cost. I had checked in my local camera shop and to get a reasonably stable monopod would have had to spend about $70 ( think it was Quantrary?)
However upon receipt I was pleasantly shocked. I like the stability foremost, since what good is a wobbly monopod. The flip type locks seem secure and it doesn't wobble at all.( my largest kit weighs about 5 lbs, I have used it with that and a 2 lb ball head with no problem),the padded hand rest is comfortable, the wrist strap is a nice thicker webbing, not a thin little strap. All in all a quality product for a very low cost...in fact nicer by far than the $70 I looked at. It is lightweight but that wasn't really the prime consideration or imo the major selling point for me, stability was so it would be nice at any weight. It does say it's made in China as previous poster said but not sure why that would matter. Not sure where other Manfrotto items are made but from what i know they are known for quality products and the name is stamped all over this one.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for light use. Excellent for youth soccer photos, November 6, 2006

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TomF (Nebraksa) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Manfrotto 676B DIGI Aluminum Monopod (Black) (Electronics)

My wife and I use this monopod to take action photos of our sons' soccer team. We use a Nikon D70 with a Nikon ED 70 - 300 mm 1:4-5.6. This monopod eliminates handheld vibration (even at high shutter speeds) especially when the lens is maxed out at 300mm. Don't let your kids play with it. They can destroy anything. On the foot of the monopod is a plastic cover which our kids managed to pull off. It appears to be friction fitted so it can come off. The monopod screws into the D70. When compressed, the monopod is only about 19 inches long and weights about 12 ounces. Perfect for light use.