Solid construction and very sturdy. Highlight recommended it. Read more

Solid and light weight, easy to open and close. Read more

4 Year Update: I felt compelled to update my review and reinforce how much of a workhorse this monopod is, and give a big shoutout to Benro's customer service. I've been using this for action sports photography in all environments, baseball in the wind and dust, hockey in frigid rinks, soccer and football in heat and humidity. It still works as flawlessly as when I first used it. As for Benro...the tripod screw/nut that holds the mount on, and ultimately the tripod or gimbal head, came loose and disappeared. I reached out to Benro asking for a replacement. I received a prompt reply asking for further information and for shipping information. I received a replacement within a week, along with the necessary "wrench" to tighten it. Kudos to Benro! Original Review: I have had this monopod for a few months now, but just recently had the opportunity to really put it to work. I cranked out roughly 4500 shots of a softball tournament on a cloudless, 85° Colorado day. Here was my setup for the sake of possible comparison: This monopod Sirui K-30X Ballhead: Sirui K-30X 44mm Ballhead with Quick Release, 66.1 lbs Load Capacity Canon 70D body: Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) The surprisingly solid vertical Vivitar grip: Batteries, Chargers & Grips / BG-E14 Battery Grip Canon Canon's 2nd generation 100-400mm: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens That adds up to roughly 8.5 lbs of camera, grip, lens, and batteries. Hot: Lightweight Ease of extension (I prefer flip locks) Stable Not Hot: 5'2" fully extended, so it may not work well for those much taller than ~6'1" (when shooting vertically) I am very happy with this monopod. It is featherlight, and extends evenly with a buttery amount of resistance. It also supported my gear with nary a hint of effort. I am just under 5'11" and was well aware I would not need a 5 section monopod. If you're on the taller side of average, this monopod could be too short. I typically let the ball head rest in the side groove when I shoot vertically (75% of the time), which would be difficult for the taller photographer. I anticipate that hiking/backpacking/wildlife will be no problem either. Read more

Great typical Benro quality would buy again. Read more

Mieux que prévu. Entièrement satisfaits. Si je devais plainte pour quelque chose serait de ne pas être un peu pire. Impeccable! Read more