Loss in weight

Any interested amateur photographer of a changing system calls his own, knows the drawbacks of his hobbies in terms of weight. Especially with the telephoto lens fans or friends of long macros, draw in these lenses due to design required pieces of glass, but very toward Earth's center and make as quickly arm muscles tired. Especially bright Teles such as a 70-200 / 2.8 or even long fixed focal lengths require quite a bit of arm strength. Each lug around a tripod is not always popular, also it designed the hobby but a little inflexible. A monopod is the solution here. Quick pulled it provides sufficient support to the poor to relieve. In addition, it is lighter than a three- or four-legged, ratzfatz stow ready and simple. The here-reviewed Manfrotto is a monopod tripod made of cast aluminum, which, although slightly heavier than the carbon now but often used, but also has its advantages. Aluminium is principally somewhat less sensitive (eg on or knock) and as a good compromise. Moreover Alustative are getting usually much cheaper than the very costly to process carbon / carbon fiber material.

The monopod Manfrotto is used well finished. The aluminum segments are hervorragenst manufactured and haptically a dream. The ergonomically shaped handle and all plastic and rubber parts are also made of solid and grip-friendly material. The four-segment tripod has a hand strap to secure. However, in the standard specification lacks a tripod head or a removable disk. For version reviewed here the 234RC tripod head with quick release plate Manfrotto 234RC Tilt Head with Quick Release Plate 200PL monopod the perfect complement. The two ways Eiger is robust, to handle well in practice and offers good value for money. In addition, it is also relatively easy to use and Klass. However, depending on your preference, other Neiger, such as ball head Eiger be used. The variability also allows for different systems with 1/4 "or 3/8" inch thread.

The Manfrotto is to use for the amateur use already good and really quite adequate. With a maximum height of 151cm it is for larger photographers but ever closer. Even with the o.gen. Tripod head is just 5 cm longer. In sizes from 1.90 ie bending is announced. There but offer more degree a few alternatives. For me, this is however the only criticism of the otherwise very good monopod.
Only those who really want to save even more weight, or a load beyond who wants 5kg should look around for a different stand. I have worked a long time with this tripod and have it replaced for convenience only, and due to the greater working height, by four times as expensive Manfrotto 685 with quick adjustment. Now our Filius has his delight with the good pieces. Anyway, he can not come to the Manfrotto.

Short and sweet

Positive:
+ Processing
+ Haptic
+ Simple adjustment
+ Robust
+ Reasonably priced
+ Compatible with many tripod heads

Negatives:
- No tripod head or removable disk supplied
- Working height relatively scarce for grßes staff

My conclusion: The Manfrotto is a basic tool and honest for the hobby area. Only the working height may interfere for people over 1.90. However, this is no big deal to try. The Manfrotto is due to lack of tripod head no bargain, but solid and so worth the money. The above-mentioned combination with the 234RC tripod head from the same house is a good and reliable team.