Manfrotto 678 Monopod Universal Folding Base (Black)
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Manufacturer: ManfrottoModel: 678
Color: Black
Product features:
- Give your monopod more stability with this base.
- Stores inside monopod.
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Digital camera reviews of Manfrotto 678 Monopod Universal Folding Base (Black)
Digital camera Review: A bit of an improvisation helps!
Summary: 4 Stars
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.
Summary of Manfrotto 678 Monopod Universal Folding Base (Black)
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.Monopods
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