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This unique accessory allows you to add a base made of three foldable high strength steel legs to the Monopods 679, 680, 681. After using them the legs can be folded and stored inside the bottom section of the monopod ready in a few seconds when needed. Attachment: Ø25 hole (Ø20 with adapter); color: black; load capacity: 30.86 lbs.; material: aluminum; weight: 0.93 lbs.
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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This base turns a Manfrotto 679, 680, 681 monopod into a tripod. Very cool. Works great on my Kodak Zi6. It would also work with my Nokia N95 and DT-22 tripod head.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this item for an upcoming trip and wanted to pack lite. I had purchased the Manfrotto 680B Monopod because of it's small travel size and because I wanted something for those shots when you needed some type of support. At least one review said that you had to fasten the legs together to keep them from rattling around inside the base of the monopod. I did not have this problem. They fit snug and do not make any noise when they are collasped and stored inside the monopod. I wouldn't use the folding base with the camera unattended in breezy or windy conditions but it does have the ability to support the camera on its own using the monopod. I would not use a long lens and I would make sure one of the legs is in the same direction as the lens to reduce the chance of tipping in that direction. If you are in a seated situation you can still use the folding base. You can even put your feet on the legs to give the monopod extras stability allowing you to use your hands for camera settings instead of holding the monopod. I am very pleased with this item.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I got the folding base along with the 680B monopod, wanting to avoid having to carry a tripod wherever I go; tucking in the monopod into the suitcase was an appealing idea. So getting the base was to have an ultra portable tripod w/o having to pay for the carbon-fiber equivalent.
First off, without the base, the monopod is only good if there is plenty of light, in which case you might not use a monopod/tripod at all. Following the instructions that come along with the folding base, you are left with a pretty unstable support if you extend the monopod beyond, say 3 feet. The instructions ask you not to use the spacer(piece D); if you don't, you end up fastening on the base to the main monopod's body with a set of three tiny screws which leaves about a 5mm gap between the body and the base's housing (part B) all round. This setup makes for a flimsy support at the bottom. I didn't even try to put on the 75-300mm lens at this point.
However, I went ahead and mounted the spacer onto the monopod near the bottom, leaving about an inch in lenght of the monopod 'open', and proceeded to then tighten the screws. This made a HUGE difference and the monopod was able to support my 75-300mm lens without leaning forward and down. Note, soon after you mount such a big lens, the monopod will be shaking, so you have to wait till it settles down. Then using a remote release, I was able to take some pretty sharp picture in my family room with much less the bright light.
So bottomline, mounting the base a bit differently as above makes for a much more stabler tripod-version of the monopod. The base adds to the overall weight making it a 2.25 lbs monopod with a pan head. I definitely plan to photograph the July 4th fireworks with this and I will know better if this (monopod+base) will be substitute for a real tripod.
First off, without the base, the monopod is only good if there is plenty of light, in which case you might not use a monopod/tripod at all. Following the instructions that come along with the folding base, you are left with a pretty unstable support if you extend the monopod beyond, say 3 feet. The instructions ask you not to use the spacer(piece D); if you don't, you end up fastening on the base to the main monopod's body with a set of three tiny screws which leaves about a 5mm gap between the body and the base's housing (part B) all round. This setup makes for a flimsy support at the bottom. I didn't even try to put on the 75-300mm lens at this point.
However, I went ahead and mounted the spacer onto the monopod near the bottom, leaving about an inch in lenght of the monopod 'open', and proceeded to then tighten the screws. This made a HUGE difference and the monopod was able to support my 75-300mm lens without leaning forward and down. Note, soon after you mount such a big lens, the monopod will be shaking, so you have to wait till it settles down. Then using a remote release, I was able to take some pretty sharp picture in my family room with much less the bright light.
So bottomline, mounting the base a bit differently as above makes for a much more stabler tripod-version of the monopod. The base adds to the overall weight making it a 2.25 lbs monopod with a pan head. I definitely plan to photograph the July 4th fireworks with this and I will know better if this (monopod+base) will be substitute for a real tripod.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Worth considering for your manfrotto monopod
I am an avid semi-pro outdoor and wildlife photographer and have used my Manfrotto 680B for nearly 10 years with both ball- and gymbal-type heads. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Beau L.
works with my older Manfrotto 670B tripod
First, the positive. This looked promising, and it is very well made as is everything by Manfrotto. I discovered (took a chance buying it) that it indeed does work with my model... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Paul R. Desroches Sr.
Good With Some Shortcomings
I used this folding monopod base with my heavy Canon XL2 (8 lbs) to shoot a wedding last weekend. Here are some of my thoughts. Read more
Published 8 months ago by White Lotus
Wobbly with my GH2
Might work well with a tiny camera. When the monopod is extended some, it is quite wobbly with my GH2. The legs are just too thin and springy. I returned this item. Read more
Published 9 months ago by peter
Perfect with Manfrotto 680B
I never had second thoughts in having the 678 Universal Folding Base when I ordered my Manfrotto 680B. Read more
Published 15 months ago by John B. Gaspar
Monopod to tripod for travel
This folding base has solved a problem - how to get really slow exposures without pushing the noisy ISO limits, and trying to balance the 680 monopod. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dave
Manfrotto is a great company
This review is not so much about the monopod base which is a brilliant idea and works fairly well. It still sways if there is a breeze. So, you cannot do long exposures. Read more
Published 17 months ago by VM
Great idea, could be a little better.
I really like the concept of this product. The installation and operation is easy and simple...
1. you simply remove the rubber foot on the monopod
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1. you simply remove the rubber foot on the monopod
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Published 17 months ago by Greg Riegler
Monopod Base
This item is a must for any photographer who has a manfrotto monopod, it is really hard to hold one steady without the base on the bottom.
Published 18 months ago by Don Wallace
Equipment nice
The three-legged momopod is just what I've needed. the ordering from three different locations to get one composite product seemed a little confusing tho....
Published on January 27, 2010 by M. McQuillin
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