Recommendations for an inexpensive MonoPod? I'd like to get a monopod that will collapse down to maybe 18". I'd also like it to be $25 or less. Any suggestions, or is this too...

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

I'd like to get a monopod that will collapse down to maybe 18".
I'd also like it to be $25 or less.
Any suggestions, or is this too unrealistic?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

They are out there. Target, Walmart, Shopko, Best Buy, or any store like that will have $20 monopods, just don't expect them to have any durability, they won't.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

MT Shooter wrote:

They are out there. Target, Walmart, Shopko, Best Buy, or any store like that will have $20 monopods, just don't expect them to have any durability, they won't.

OK, what price range would be reasonable?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Indi wrote:

OK, what price range would be reasonable?

$70 will get you into a Manfrotto 680B, 22 pound load rated, collapses down to 20 inches, weighs only 1.8 pounds, and will outlast you.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

OK, last question(s.)
What about:
This:
http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-MMC3-01-Compact-Section-Aluminum/dp/B004VEJYEO/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1403213435&sr=1-7&keywords=monopod

Or this:
http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-CFM200-Section-Carbon-Monopod/dp/B003TP39QA/ref=sr_1_40?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1403207895&sr=1-40&keywords=monopod

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Indi wrote:

OK, last question(s.)
What about:
This:
http://www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-MMC3-01-Compact-Section-Aluminum/dp/B004VEJYEO/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1403213435&sr=1-7&keywords=monopod

Or this:
http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-CFM200-Section-Carbon-Monopod/dp/B003TP39QA/ref=sr_1_40?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1403207895&sr=1-40&keywords=monopod

The bottom leg section on each is only about 5/16" in diameter, the first time you twist to follow some action you will either bend or break it. Those are sized for a P&S or small video camera. Buy one now, another next month, and another next year, or buy one GOOD monopod to last forever. Your money, your choice, spend it however you feel is wisest.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

MT Shooter wrote:

The bottom leg section on each is only about 5/16" in diameter, the first time you twist to follow some action you will either bend or break it. Those are sized for a P&S or small video camera. Buy one now, another next month, and another next year, or buy one GOOD monopod to last forever. Your money, your choice, spend it however you feel is wisest.

Well. Have to say "Thanks," once again for your valuable advice. I happened to be in Target. Only one there. Not a really good quality.

So, when I get my pension check at the end of the month, or I win at the casino Monday or Tuesday, I'll be buying the one you suggested.

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

what would you recommend ? maybe a starting point or minimum spec? price not being an option!!

MT Shooter wrote:

The bottom leg section on each is only about 5/16" in diameter, the first time you twist to follow some action you will either bend or break it. Those are sized for a P&S or small video camera. Buy one now, another next month, and another next year, or buy one GOOD monopod to last forever. Your money, your choice, spend it however you feel is wisest.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

MT recommended the Manfrotto 680B 4-section aluminum mono for $70 and I second that one. He didn't mention however, an added advantage to a sturdy monopod. Collapse the bottom section and it makes a great baseball bat if anyone's bothering you. Please remove camera first. :)

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

OddJobber wrote:

MT recommended the Manfrotto 680B 4-section aluminum mono for $70 and I second that one. He didn't mention however, an added advantage to a sturdy monopod. Collapse the bottom section and it makes a great baseball bat if anyone's bothering you. Please remove camera first. :)

:thumbup:

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Look on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bogen-Manfrotto-680B-4-Section-Monopod-Made-in-Italy-/111385776643?pt=US_Tripods&hash=item19ef1c1203

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

Indi wrote:

I'd like to get a monopod that will collapse down to maybe 18".
I'd also like it to be $25 or less.
Any suggestions, or is this too unrealistic?

You might keep in mind that a monopod is one leg of a tripod. Look around, find two more and you have a ... :lol: :lol: :lol:

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

some venues do not allow tri-pods!

davidrb wrote:

You might keep in mind that a monopod is one leg of a tripod. Look around, find two more and you have a ... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

OddJobber wrote:

MT recommended the Manfrotto 680B 4-section aluminum mono for $70 and I second that one. He didn't mention however, an added advantage to a sturdy monopod. Collapse the bottom section and it makes a great baseball bat if anyone's bothering you. Please remove camera first. :)

Actually, I did think of that before you mentioned it. We're planning a trip to Italy in 2015 and one can never tell when it might come in handy. :wink:
I suppose it could also serve as a walking stick.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

Look on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bogen-Manfrotto-680B-4-Section-Monopod-Made-in-Italy-/111385776643?pt=US_Tripods&hash=item19ef1c1203

Wish you hadn't done that...I just bought it.
Thanks!