Which Monopod Brand: I have been looking for a new monopod. If I had the dollars, I would probably get a Gitzo or RRS. Has anyone had experience with Feisol or Giotto carbon fiber...

akadeadhead

I have been looking for a new monopod. If I had the dollars, I would probably get a Gitzo or RRS. Has anyone had experience with Feisol or Giotto carbon fiber monopods? And, in particular, is there a good reason to avoid either brand?

autry Loc: Ashland, VA. - Center of The Universe

SIRUI P-204S - I like the fold down "Feet."

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Most all of the carnon fiber monopods are quite good. The biggest differences are weight and price.
The Giottos is the heaviest of all due to its bulky hardware. RRS is about the priciest.
I personally use the Nest carbon fiber Pro monopod, great quality at low cost. Vanguard also makes some extremely nice ones in their Veo and Abeo lines.

Largobob

akadeadhead wrote:

I have been looking for a new monopod. If I had the dollars, I would probably get a Gitzo or RRS. Has anyone had experience with Feisol or Giotto carbon fiber monopods? And, in particular, is there a good reason to avoid either brand?

Monopods are actually quite simple. Sturdy, stable, extendable, lightweight, tilt head....probably all you need. I have never been disappointed with Manfrotto products.

willie-83

You Tube Has Several Flix's On Monopods. You Tube 10 Best Monopods 2017 Or 2018.

RickL Loc: Vail, Az

I use Nest. Good quality,lightweight and heavy duty

Rick

ballsafire Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

akadeadhead wrote:

I have been looking for a new monopod. If I had the dollars, I would probably get a Gitzo or RRS. Has anyone had experience with Feisol or Giotto carbon fiber monopods? And, in particular, is there a good reason to avoid either brand?

Look up the brand "Opteka" and make your selection -- These are reasonably priced and well built. AND don't pass up the opportunity to buy a gadget to hook-up your camera in order to have any angle you want, a small light one.

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

I have been looking at the ProMaster Professional convertible monopod (MPV432+). Often retails for ~ $80. It does not have a head but right now I favor trying out a Y-yoke. See https://www.amazon.com/Promaster-Professional-MPV432-Convertible-Monopod/dp/B01EGOXREQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519744737&sr=8-1&keywords=ProMaster+Professional+monopod and https://www.amazon.com/Hammers-attachment-Camera-monopod-shooting/dp/B005F0S29G/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1519744783&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=monopod+yoke Often retails for ~ $10. Ignore the prices at these links.

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

I'll second the Sirui P-204s, or better yet the Sirui P-424SR which is the unit I own. Very sturdy monopod with the removable feet that gives you some lateral stability the comes in very handy at times.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1305532-REG/sirui_sup424sr_carbon_fiber_monopod.html?sts=pi-ps

autry Loc: Ashland, VA. - Center of The Universe

Another that keeps popping-up on fb; www.Liilesy.com. ..Similar to Sirui

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

akadeadhead wrote:

I have been looking for a new monopod. If I had the dollars, I would probably get a Gitzo or RRS. Has anyone had experience with Feisol or Giotto carbon fiber monopods? And, in particular, is there a good reason to avoid either brand?

For me, what separates monopods is SPEED and ergonomics. The ones I use adjust from the TOP - like the manfro 685 neotek and go HIGH ( for birds or air-shows) like my fiberglass converted painter's poles.

Or, better yet my bodypod.

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ballsafire Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

akadeadhead wrote:

I have been looking for a new monopod. If I had the dollars, I would probably get a Gitzo or RRS. Has anyone had experience with Feisol or Giotto carbon fiber monopods? And, in particular, is there a good reason to avoid either brand?

Poor guy, you will make a decision based on what? Why don't you just look up the information I sent or just stay in purgatory! LOL

Ltgk20 Loc: Salisbury, NC

I'll give a second vote for the Manfrotto Neotec. It doesn't collapse to a really short length but it's fast to extend or collapse (just pull up to extend, just squeeze the trigger to collaspe).

mrtaxi Loc: Old Westbury NY, Fort Lauderdale, FL

I own the Sirui P-326 Carbon Fiber Monopod. It’s well made , light and easy to pack.

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

Sirui is nice for about $100. You can get good deals on eBay if you know what you are looking for and are patient. I got my heavy duty Gitzo for about half price on eBay. Depends on what you want and need though...

Best,
Todd Ferguson