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Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg)

  • Price: $56.00
  • B&H # MA681B
  • Mfr# 681B

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The Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod is a 3-section monopod featuring flip lock levers. It is robust and can be used to a maximum height of 63.4" (161 cm), and also features a wrist strap.

Maximum Height 63.4" (161 cm)
Folded Length 26.4" (67 cm)
Load Capacity 26.4 lb (12 kg)
Sections 3
Leg Lock Type Flip levers
Male Thread Size 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16
Weight 1.7 lb (0.77 kg)

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Manfrotto681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg)
 
4.8

(based on 215 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (172)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (41)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

99%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong construction (167)
  • Opens quickly (149)
  • Lightweight (110)
  • Compact (88)
  • Easily adjusted (30)

Cons

  • Heavy (11)

Best Uses

  • Sports/action (106)
  • Travel (88)
  • Wildlife (69)
  • Landscape/scenery (64)
  • Night shots (48)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (74), Semi-pro photographer (54), Pro photographer (27), Casual photographer (15), Enthusiast (15)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (100), Yes (5)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

This mono pod is great

I am shooting with a 600 mm lens on a Canon 7d and this thing holds up like a champ. The price was so good too, I was upset I had spent so much ...Read complete review

I am shooting with a 600 mm lens on a Canon 7d and this thing holds up like a champ. The price was so good too, I was upset I had spent so much for the last one I had purchased at the local camera shop. They ripped me off. Never again, thanks B&H!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Well made, but not what I needed

I thought I might use this to steady my camera while on vacation sightseeing and just mount the camera and carry it, but I didn't think about having a ball head so I could turn...Read complete review

I thought I might use this to steady my camera while on vacation sightseeing and just mount the camera and carry it, but I didn't think about having a ball head so I could turn the camera. Anyway, it's not recommended to carry the camera on it. Perhaps I'll buy a more expensive one with a ball head mount.

Reviewed by 215 customers

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5.0

Great product for the money

By gary

from oxnard ca.

About Me Semi-pro Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight
  • Opens Quickly
  • Strong Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Sports/Action
    • Travel
    • Wildlife

    Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

    I use it with D700 and my 70-200mm lens, handles the weight of my camera and lens perfect.
    Legs are strong and quick to set up.

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    • No

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    5.0

    Great, very sturdy camera support

    By CKP

    from Houston TX

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Lightweight
    • Opens Quickly
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Night Shots
      • Sports/Action
      • Travel
      • Weddings/Events
      • Wildlife

      Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

      I use this monopod when carrying my bogen 3036 tripod is not possible, and i should have bought this first. Quality is great it is sturdy but not heavy it feels solid. I use this with a canon 5d mk2 and 70 - 200 2.8 and it very nice to have in order to stay mobile.

      I cant think of any reason not to buy this if you are looking for an easy to use sturdy camera support. A quick release head would be the next addition to this i would make. B and H price and delivery were great!

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      • No

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      5.0

      Good stuff

      By Lintlicker

      from San Diego

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Sports/Action
          • Travel
          • Video
          • Weddings/Events
          • Wildlife

          Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

          It feels sturdy and works great. Legs come out really easy, only person who doesn't like it was the guy I knock over the head with it.

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          • No

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          5.0

          Solid!

          By Photo Spider

          from Buffalo

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Sports/Action

            Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

            Solid construction, not flimsy at all. Does well with my heavy long lens.

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            • No

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            5.0

            Solid and easy to carry

            By lworks

            from Los Angeles

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Compact
            • Lightweight
            • Opens Quickly
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Sports/Action
              • Travel

              Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

              This is a good solution if you need steady but don't want to hassle with the legs of a tripod. Good for backpacking into where you want to photograph. Quick and easy. Well made.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Does what it is supposed to!!!

              By The Birdman

              from Bernville PA

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Opens Quickly
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Sports/Action
                • Travel
                • Weddings/Events
                • Wildlife

                Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                Solid support and solid construction! Another quality product from Manfrotto. I am very pleased with my monopod and I can find no faults. I would recommend this for anyone.

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                • No

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                5.0

                Great product!

                By ErnieLupe

                from San Juan PR

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Compact
                • Lightweight
                • Opens Quickly
                • Strong Construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Night Shots
                  • Video
                  • Weddings/Events

                  Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                  Portable, sturdy, reliable. I mostly use to shoot music and wedding videos. Also works great for stills when no flash can be used.

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                  • No

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                  4.0

                  681B 3 Section Monopod (Black)

                  By Miami

                  from Miami, FL

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Compact
                  • Lightweight
                  • Opens Quickly
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                      Great for the price. Very sturdy w strong clamps. It collapses easily for easy carry. I think its worth it to buy a rotating head to give a smooth turn.

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                      5.0

                      Great Monopod

                      By Rick

                      from Henderson, Ky.

                      About Me Casual Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Compact
                      • Lightweight
                      • Opens Quickly
                      • Strong Construction

                      Cons

                      • None

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Sports/Action

                      Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                      I bought this monopod to use with my D90 & Sigma 70-200mm lens. Works great shooting my grandson's soccer games.

                      Great product, great price.

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                      5.0

                      Super Gear

                      By Grecco

                      from Atoka, TN

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Comes with quick release
                      • Opens Quickly
                      • Strong Construction
                      • Sturdy

                      Cons

                      • Bit heavy

                      Best Uses

                      • Sports/Action

                      Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                      We use this for moving around shooting softball games. Really is essential. Great quality for the price. If you want a shorter rig collapsed then get the 4 section. I like the speed of 3.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Great Design

                      By Mattpatt5

                      from Ypsilanti, MI

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Compact
                      • Lightweight
                      • Opens Quickly
                      • Strong Construction

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Portraits
                        • Video

                        Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                        This single leg tri-pod has worked great for us. Stable enough to not break easily. Holds a professional (8-10 lb) camera perfectly as well as cameras.

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                        4.0

                        Very Sturdy

                        By Dave35601

                        from Decatur, Alabama

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Compact
                        • Lightweight
                        • Opens Quickly
                        • Strong Construction

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                            I bought this monopod mostly for pole cam shots and I needed something more sturdy and rigid than what I was using. I wanted to feel confident about holding my camera up over everyone's heads. It's solid as a rock.

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                            • No

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                            5.0

                            Great combo with 234RC Swivel/Tilt Head

                            By gallerytx.com

                            from Texas

                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Lightweight
                            • Opens Quickly
                            • Strong Construction

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                                Solid as a rock. I use this with the 7D and 100-400L. The clamps are solid and the combo works perfect.

                                The photo attached is a CELL PHONE photo.

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                                • No

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                                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                 
                                5.0

                                Great product!

                                By K Photographer

                                from Atlanta, Ga

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Opens Quickly
                                • Strong Construction

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Landscape/Scenery
                                  • Night Shots
                                  • Sports/Action
                                  • Weddings/Events

                                  Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                                  I have had 3 monopods and they have all fallen apart. I was a little hesitant on buying another one that was less than $100 bec I was scared it would too. This is built solid and is very dependable. It is easy to use with 2 clips also! I highly rec. buying it instead of spending alot of money! It doesn't have a ballhead but I really don't need one.

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                                  • No

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                                  5.0

                                  Handy & opens quickly

                                  By Hump

                                  from Newburyport, MA

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Compact
                                  • Lightweight
                                  • Opens Quickly
                                  • Strong Construction

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Wildlife

                                    Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                                    Monopods are for quick shots & this one works well.

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                                    • No

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                                    5.0

                                    Mack-Daddy Monopod!!!

                                    By videoshooterdude

                                    from Cincinnati, Ohio

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Opens Quickly
                                    • Strong Construction

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Landscape/Scenery
                                      • Sports/Action
                                      • Travel
                                      • Video
                                      • Wildlife

                                      Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                                      I'm a video shooter and I needed a monopod to add to my arsenal of shooting gear to hold a cam rig with some weight to in and also help support heavy cam sliders. This choice is perfect! Tough, strong, goodlooking......like me!!

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                                      • No

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                                      5.0

                                      Nice Monopod

                                      By D-n-A

                                      from St. Paul, MN

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Opens Quickly
                                      • Strong Construction

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                          Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                                          This is a nice sturdy monopod that's easy to set up. It has robust leg locks and is ready for a tilt or ball head. We use it with the Manfrotto Tilt Head with quick release for HD videos and photography.

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                                          • No

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                                          4.0

                                          Great tool

                                          By Geoff

                                          from Fiji islands

                                          About Me Photography Student

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Lightweight
                                          • Strong Construction

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Sports/Action
                                            • Travel

                                            Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                                            A lot bigger than expected, the length is pretty impressive and it is a thick pole.

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                                            5.0

                                            Great Pod!!

                                            By Tom

                                            from Ilinois

                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Compact
                                            • Lightweight
                                            • Opens Quickly
                                            • Strong Construction

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Home
                                              • Landscape/Scenery
                                              • Night Shots
                                              • Sports/Action

                                              Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                                              What more can you ask for, very sturdy, all actions work smoothly. I'm an amateur but definitely made for pros.

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                                              • No

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                                              5.0

                                              Sturdy Support

                                              By Papa Bear

                                              from Phoenix,Az

                                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Compact
                                              • Opens Quickly
                                              • Strong Construction

                                              Cons

                                              • None

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Home
                                              • Sports/Action
                                              • Weddings/Events

                                              Comments about Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) - Supports 26.5 lb (12kg):

                                              I use the Monopod for wedding shoots and find it operates smoothly and relialably.

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