Bought my son's first Manfrotto monopod for Christmas, along with the Manfrotto monopod swivel head, as he likes to shoot in portrait mode. When I had my sons, I liked the Manfrotto monopod so much that I ordered another one. I usually shoot in landscape mode, so I didn't order a rotary head. I think I will find many uses for it. It's easy to take with you when you travel. This gives me the stability I need when shooting without the weight and bulk of a tripod. This monopod is so quick toβ¦