Manfrotto Compact Extreme Monopod Pole Review

I wasn't sure we made the right choice when we bought this acclaimed selfie stick, but it has proven to be very versatile. We have a variety of equipment with standard 1/4 20 threads. We have used it as a lightweight monopod, mic boom, selfie stick and handle for carrying multiple lightweight equipment when used with other parts. It's holding up great and deserves a place in our travel kit, even if some of our larger items are left at home.

Comfortable grip at the end of the grip. Works as a "selfie stand" for the 360 degree camera which I ended up attaching very well. My only complaint is that the threaded tip on the non-knob end of the rod doesn't rotate independently, meaning you either have to rotate the camera (bad idea) or rotate the entire rod to screw it into the camera. If you already have a pole attached to something else (like a tripod) at the other end, it's inconvenient, but not in the way. Hope you can use a lot of…

I felt like I had to go through this again to include some photos (the only Revain stock photo doesn't show much). But it's a decent 2-in-1 camera monopod/pole. But it's not as durable as I thought as it's a professional model and Manfrotto. The head that comes with it is almost junk. The knurled screw wobbles and makes noises. Bad when trying to record a video. I will be replacing my head soon. Therefore, I find the monopod a bit overpriced at $41. There may be some other brands out there that

I am a car enthusiast and have been using GoPros for many years and got this stick when I got my first 360 camera. I needed a stick that would allow me to take normal shots of cars as well as overhead views. Since I film and take photos while driving, I needed a stick that was stable in terms of movement even in the telescopic position. I also needed a joystick that could mount or pick up the camera on either end. Manfrotto has an excellent reputation for quality and this stick is no exception.

The monopod is very light but the mounting heads and legs are not that reliable and useful. Pivot and GoPro heads aren't very useful for general use. My advice is to replace the cap that came with the kit immediately. It should be on the thin end so you can hold it with the handle and buckle it! absence. Probably unscrewed immediately. This is a design flaw - the bottom cover must not detach OR accidentally draw attention. Hope Manfrotto reads this and fixes it - I want a replacement! I see…

Nice lightweight monopod. Bought to use with my Fuji X-e3 on city walks and in the woods. Has a comfortable hand feel and quick release buckles for easy and quick extension. I like to use it to carry my camera without a shoulder strap. However, you will lose the small rubber foot. It screws on and although I kept tightening it due to warnings I still lost it. I understand camera hardware breaking and parts falling off, but this is particularly annoying because Manfrotto doesn't offer…

Just to be clear this is a dual purpose camera monopod/extender (or selfie stick) which is why I bought it. Sometimes I need a monopod to stabilize my GoPro/iPhone/Compact Camera and other times I need a retractable handheld camera stand. Because it has standard 1/4-20 camera mounting screws on both ends, as well as GoPro mounts and ball joints, it's like a universal camera mount. And when folded, it only measures about 16 inches, so it fits nicely in a standard backpack. It's very light but…