Manfrotto 680B Monopod 4-SCTN Replaces 680 (Black)

by Bogen

• Quick action leg lock system
• Sure rubber grip
• Maximum Height 60.0" (152.4 cm)
• Folded Length 20.0" (50.8 cm)
• Load Capacity 22.00 lb (9.98 kg)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 20 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009R6GE
• Item model number: 680B
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #7 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Monopods
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Monopods are ideal travel and outdoor companions, taking up little space yet giving invaluable support and better results than hand-held shooting. Favored also by sports photographers using long, heavy lenses but needing lightning fast reactions and repositioning. Key Features: Four section Monopod Sure rubber grip and wrist carrying strap Quick action lever leg lock system with 45° run Large 60 mm camera/head platform with plastic cover and dual 1/4'' - 3/8'' camera fixing screw

					Technical Specs:
						Attaches By	1/4" and retractable 3/8" screw attachment type
						Maximum Height	154cm • 60.63in
						Minimum Height	51cm • 20.08in
						Closed Length	51cm • 20.08in
						Weight	0.83kg • 1.83lb
						Load Capacity	10kg • 22.05lb
						Leg Sections	4 number
						Material	Aluminum

Product Description

Four section Monopod featuring sure rubber grip, wrist carrying strap, quick action lever leg lock system with 45° run, large 60 mm camera/head platform with plastic cover and dual 1/4” - 3/8” camera fixing screw. This replaces the Bogen Manfrotto 680.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

91 of 94 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What a back saver!!! March 4, 2008

By Grant Brummett VINE™ VOICE

What a back saver!!!

Pros:

Small and light enough to carry anywhere
Makes for a really steady shot in questionable lighting situations
Takes the weight off your back and arms while still maintaining that ready to shoot stance

Cons:

Could be a couple of inches taller

I wanted to take photos at the Arizona Renaissance festival using my Canon 135mm F/2 and Canon 70-200 F2.8 L lens. They are both so heavy especially the 70-200 lens and I had hurt my back several years ago and it has never recovered. So I needed someway to get several thousand photos without killing myself.

What a God send this monopod was. I haver never owned one before and didn't realize how usefull it can be. A tripod is just way too clumbersome for something as dynamic and crowded as a Renaissance festival. You have to be able to move out of the way quickly and to move to get the shot. A monopod fits the fill perfectly. After shooting for over 9 hours my back and arms were almost as fresh as when I arrived. I simply could not have stayed more then an hour or two without it killing my back.

Don't forget you will probably want a ball head or some other head with a rapid connect release system. This is essential when you suddenly find you need to take your camera and / or lens off the monopod. I am using a Bogen-Manfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball Head with RC2 Rapid Connect System (3157N) and found it works perfectly.

9-9-2008 Update:

My back has gotten much better recently so I'm not using this monopod as much for back support anymore. Where I am using it still is to get low light shots where I am on the edge of getting the shot if I were hand held with my image stabilized lens. I have found that I can get away with a several second long exposure using this monopod and my Canon 17-55 F/2.8 IS lens. It's much easier to carry and easier to move then a full on tripod so I find the combo really useful in places where people would frown on using a tripod like inside a museum.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what it is indended to do, elegantly January 9, 2007

By Michael A. Thomas

Amazon Verified Purchase

I really love this monopod. It's very solidly made, and fits its purpose perfectly. You really have to add the tilt head/quick release to it (can't remember the model, but it's about $25) and then it's really perfect. If I were to buy again, I'd probably go for carbon fiber, but that's not this monopod's fault.

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Bogen-Manfrotto compact 4-Section Monopod May 12, 2007

By C. Davis

Although I've had this for a few years, I would highly recommend this monopod along with the optional swivel head. This is a sturdy, professional quality item and is great in those situations where a tripod is not feasible. The monopod is especially nice with a video camera that has 20x zoom capability. The greater the zoom, the shakier the movie. This unit is also strong enough to double as a walking stick when you are on a photography hike.