Manfrotto 681B

[Matt_B]

Simple question, is this the best monopod under £50 when considering weight, stiffness, useability etc? Had a look at a few in a shop today and having trouble making up my mind.

Also, any thoughts on the 234 head that comes with it, any good?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[Trig's]

Manfrotto are or were doing a deal on their monopods... If you buy one then you got a 234 head free...

I got the Manfrotto 680B (compact when closed) does the job I wanted it to do - but I got the 234RC QR head instead.. Then I got the MN679 legs that attach to the bottom for stability...

 

[ianbarber]

Just received my 680B with FREE 234 head today from warehouse express, also bought the 496RC Ballhead aswell. Been out this afternoon with it and I do like the build but It is difficult getting used to a Monopod after never using one before

 

[Matt_B]

Ian, did you give both heads a go? I was considering a 494RC head but thought i'd give the 234 a go first (seeing as it comes free).

 

[Trig's]

You can get the manfrotto 680B with a free 234RC QR a few and far between though but they are about with some sellers....

 

[arclight]

I did a search on here yesterday and as a result ordered up the 681B from WE.
I think it was Flash in the Pan (appologies if I got that wrong) who made the point that having 3 sections made it more stable than 4 section models.

 

[Matt_B]

Just ordered a 681B, thanks all.