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Sep 27, 2017 11:33:04   #
Tikva Loc: Waukesha, WI
 
Has anyone had experience with Sirui monopods? I'm looking at getting a carbon fiber monopod and I am seeing some by this company that look interesting. I don't recall hearing about this company before so I'm hoping someone on UHH has some experience with their carbon fiber monopods.

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Sep 27, 2017 12:33:16   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
Tikva wrote:
Has anyone had experience with Sirui monopods? I'm looking at getting a carbon fiber monopod and I am seeing some by this company that look interesting. I don't recall hearing about this company before so I'm hoping someone on UHH has some experience with their carbon fiber monopods.

can't help you with the monopod, but I have a Sirui CF tripod I use to travel with. Built soldid and no issues.

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Sep 27, 2017 16:00:19   #
Tikva Loc: Waukesha, WI
 
PixelStan77 wrote:
can't help you with the monopod, but I have a Sirui CF tripod I use to travel with. Built soldid and no issues.


Thanks. I just haven't heard of this brand before and was wondering what experience others had with it.

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Sep 27, 2017 16:31:58   #
wolfman
 
Tikva wrote:
Has anyone had experience with Sirui monopods? I'm looking at getting a carbon fiber monopod and I am seeing some by this company that look interesting. I don't recall hearing about this company before so I'm hoping someone on UHH has some experience with their carbon fiber monopods.


They make great products. I currently have a mono-pod (P-204-C), tripod leveling head, and a tilt head for use on tripod and mono-pod.



Bob

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Sep 27, 2017 17:13:50   #
Drip Dry McFleye
 
I have had the Sirui P-326 carbon fiber monopod for three or four years now. I have used it a fair amount at air shows and for wildlife. This is with a 70-200mm f2.8 Nikon lens and a D90 & the newer D500. I am quite pleased with it and have no complaints. I bought it through Amazon.

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Sep 27, 2017 17:21:02   #
Basil Loc: New Mexico
 
I have the Sirui N2204X Tripod. One leg detaches to form a monopod, which I have used with great success several times. https://youtu.be/ZOevriaMTxQ

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Sep 27, 2017 18:45:16   #
Tikva Loc: Waukesha, WI
 
Thanks for the update. I have a carbon fiber tripod but I want a monopod for when I can't really use the tripod. I've been looking through what B&H has and saw several Sirui monopods listed. They were priced like top of the line products on most of them and I was just wondering what people had to say about the brand.

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Sep 27, 2017 19:56:28   #
dannac Loc: 60 miles SW of New Orleans
 
Do not have Sirui monopod but do use their tilt head to handle a 300 2.8 lens.

Sirui L10
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892554-REG/Sirui_bsrl10_L_Series_Monopod_Tilt.html

Used with this monopod.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/848842-REG/FEISOL_CM_1471_CM_1471_Rapid_Monopod.html

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Sep 27, 2017 20:13:30   #
traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.
 
I have an older sirui monopod similar the Sirui P-326S Carbon Fiber Photo/Video Monopod and do love it. They do make excellent products. I would not hesitate in buying their products. Just make sure you get the right one for your intended use.

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Sep 27, 2017 20:55:47   #
jcboy3
 
Tikva wrote:
Has anyone had experience with Sirui monopods? I'm looking at getting a carbon fiber monopod and I am seeing some by this company that look interesting. I don't recall hearing about this company before so I'm hoping someone on UHH has some experience with their carbon fiber monopods.


I have used Sirui tripods, ball heads, and monopod heads for several years. They make one of the smallest/lightest travel tripods. I use the L-20 head, which has a panning base as well as tilt head. Their warranty and customer service is very good; I had an issue with one of my tripods and they sent a replacement part without question.

I'm sure their monopods are also very good. I don't have one because I did not see any models that satisfied my requirements; I have Manfrotto, Gitzo, and Benro monopods. The Gitzo is very small and light, and can take the RRS mini head. The Benro is large and light, and has a foot so it will stand on its own (I use it for a second flash when I need some back lighting while shooting events). I can say that Gitzo and Benro have excellent customer service as well. Manfrotto is a bit more difficult, but they have parts for nearly everything.

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Sep 27, 2017 21:33:45   #
a6k Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
 
I have one and I like it a lot. I cannot offer, though, a comparison to other products. I selected it for its length because I needed the camera at eye level. Then I perused reviews and selected the carbon model for weight and lack of resonant vibration.

I'm very satisfied.

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Sep 27, 2017 22:51:17   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
I have a Sirui ball head on my Feisol.

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Sep 28, 2017 06:15:50   #
Roy G Biv
 
Tikva wrote:
Has anyone had experience with Sirui monopods? I'm looking at getting a carbon fiber monopod and I am seeing some by this company that look interesting. I don't recall hearing about this company before so I'm hoping someone on UHH has some experience with their carbon fiber monopods.


I've had the P-236 monopod for four years and a Sirui CF tripod. They're both very good products and have had no issues with either. The most challenging thing is the actual pronunciation of Sirui!

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Sep 28, 2017 06:19:41   #
breck Loc: Derbyshire UK
 
Had one for quite a few years great product very well made

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Sep 28, 2017 06:19:48   #
breck Loc: Derbyshire UK
 
Had one for quite a few years great product very well made

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