A professional size 4-section carbon fiber model, the Benro MC-96EX Monopod can officially support gear of up to 44 lbs (20kg) and is right at home even with the very largest SLR cameras combined with huge telephoto lenses such as a 600mm f/4 lens. It has a foam-padded grip with a built-in wrist strap. Like any carbon fiber monopod, its capacity to absorb vibration is superior to an otherwise-identical aluminum version. And when fully extended, it should place the camera's viewfinder at or above the eye level of most users.
The MC-96EX's flip-lever leg locks are of the newest technology, and provide reliable and fast use with just a small motion necessary. Benro also has developed a "QIHM-8X" carbon fiber tube that's very thin and exclusively made from carbon fiber material. Along with extensive use of magnesium in the castings, it allows the MC-96EX to weigh just ~1¼ lbs. The camera screw is reversible for both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 applications