Review on Manfrotto MVMXPROC5: Xpro Fluid Video Carbon Fibre Monopod - Professional Black Kit for Portable Videography by Kurt Ferguson

This is one of my most used set pieces. Click three levers (I don't usually use the 4th), lower the legs and click the latches. Bam, you've stabilized. While he is able to stand on his own, I wouldn't leave him alone outside or with a camera on it. I paired mine with an Xpro ball head and it's a killer combo. Carrying a camera and a monopod in my hands, I can take pictures in a matter of seconds. It's not the lightest monopod you can buy, but it feels very solid and not too clunky. Seems I could fend off hungry alligators and play golf with this thing. The plastic latches give me a bit of concern given the reliability of everything else, but they work great and I've had issues with them so far (3 months). The levers can be tightened if they are loose by using a small clamp that falls out of the monopod when unpacking. I would recommend taking it off and putting it in your camera bag or bag somewhere.