Why is this lacking a small tri-claw base other monopods have? Are those more specific to video and can they be added to this monopod?
1041125
Because it is a Monopod.It also serves as a nice walking staff to steady yourself getting to that perfect picture.If you want a tri-foot, then look on.This also has a sturdy retractable stainless steel spike that screws down to add grip to its traction.I use mine to support a Tamron 150-600mm lens, 4.3 pounds of glass.I love mine.
1041126
SIRUI makes several models of monopod that include the tri-claw base as you called it, so there are options for you. That style of base wasn't as important as potentially being able to use this as a walking stick/camera stabilizer. None of those others retract down to the small size as this one for packablity though, so I bought this one. Can't wait to get it!
1041127
That would be a good question for Sirui - check out their website siruicanada.com. I can tell you the monopod does not come with a tri-claw base and from what I can tell the base of the monopod is not interchangeable.
1041128
I'm primarily a landscape photographer. I've had both styles, with and w/o the base legs/feet. For me the "tri-claw" base has proven fragile (I broke two) and very unstable. Your experience may be different :)
232828
I would think it would work just fine. When you look at the product description of this unit (Manfrotto 678 Monopod Universal Folding Base (Black)) it says the following: This unique accessory allows you to add a base made of three foldable high strength steel legs to the Monopods 679, 680, 681. Since the 679b is just an update to 679, I would think it would work on the newer model. I'm using it on a 680b (not listed in the description) and that is just the update to the 680 (which is listed in the description).
721683
The mounting screw has 3/8" threads on one side, 1/4" on the other and the base accepts both. Just unscrew, flip and tighten to suit your needs. Mine is married to a head that required the 1/4" thread, but the monopod shipped with 3/8" showing. Easy to loosen, flip and mount...no issues.
975256
Excellent question, that I just bumped into. YES, it fits like a glove, although a somewhat heavy glove on top of this monopod. I am going to look for something less functional and much lighter that just makes a simple conversion to a smaller thread.
550564
There are no special accessories or holes to attach this to a monopod/selfie stick...it is meant for handheld use only. I imagine you can just buy some Velcro straps to attach by improvisation.
2200891
I looked at my Rokinon monopod. Like my tripods, it has a shoe with a camera screw that detaches from the unit. I haven't ever given much thought to using a 'ball head' on a monopod.
2072430
The monopod does not include a head. You can buy all manner of tilting, swiveling, and ball and socket heads separately. (I bought it to manage a spotting scope, and didn't buy a head.)
1273542
Hi, The important part is the "Head" more than the tri-pod. The head you need is the Manfrotto 393 for steady video and shots. Than you can use most any Manfrotto tri-pod that will hold 3-5 lbs. or so. and with a 3/8" screw. Hope this helps. Happy new Year!
1081738
Hi, this item is called a universal leg set... It comes with a spacer if needed with your monopod. I can only speak to my monopod and it fits perfectly w/o the spacer...
1930240
Perhaps with some adapter screws, but it would not be a good choice for a monopod. Taking advantage of the smooth panning abilities of this head require a resistance to turning that a monopod does not offer, and it is rather heavy.
1038994
Base AND head! This thing rocks. I bought it as a second mono for my second shooters....I use it, my second shooters get my Manfrotto. Head quicly pops off and I use on my slider/jib too. I love it.
148444
The GoPro needs the tripod attachment accessory in order to be used with this monopod. This monopod has a standard bolt on top of it, to fit photographic cameras. Hope this help you choosing your accessories :)
2249771
It has a standard screw mount, like any tri-pod...but it's not really a 'monopod' to speak, more an extension bar...it works perfect for little point & shoot cameras, like the Power Shot. It should work fine. (but I don't think it works so good as a monopod, it lacks the stability of the 'foot') :)
1391315
I don't think it will work. I own a monopod and it doesn't fit in, the tripod head's thread is too big. Monopods usually have a 1/4" screw (that's the size of most cameras at their bottom hole). The product has a 3/8" base, it's larger and won't be good enough to make an extra long selfie stick with your monopod. The tripod head has worked beautifully on other applications though.
279190
Why would you want the grip on the part near the ground? This is a monopod. One end on a camera well off the ground, the other end on the ground or floor. I guess I don't understand why so many people want to mount the camera on the part that goes on the floor. It boggles my mind! Look at the reviews. Many people are deducting stars because they can't mount the camera on the foot of this monopod.
359841
It's been a while, but I think that is a generalization. The monopod is really light. I have a couple, and this is my fav for travel.
317415
No. You can attach the camera directly to the monopod. Manfrotto has this monopod set up to accommodate both sizes of threads, so you can attach the camera, a quick release, or a ball head.