Benro MA-98EX Aluminum Monopod

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  • B&H # BEMA98EX
  • Mfr# 453-098

Product Highlights

  • Supports 55 lb (25 kg)
  • Maximum Height 68.7" (174.5cm)
  • Folds Down to 19.5" (9.5cm)
  • Weighs 2 lb (0.9 kg)
  • Quick Flip Lever Leg Locks
  • 5 Sections
  • Carrying Strap Attached
  • Magnesium Fittings
 

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The Benro MA-98EX Monopod is their largest professional aluminum model, officially supporting gear of up to 55 lb (25kg) and recommended for any SLR camera with any telephoto lens such as a 600mm f/4 or 400mm f/2.8. It has a foam-padded grip with a built-in wrist strap, and enough height to get above the average eye level of most shooters.

The MA-98EX'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 an aluminum tubing which is quite thin yet still strong, and this shaves about 30% off of the weight of a comparable older-technology model.  The camera screw is reversible for both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 applications.

Magnesium and aluminum alloy combination
Foam-padded upper grip eases handling in cold weather
Anti-rotation ridges inside each segment help provide hassle-free extension/contraction
Built-in wrist strap
Broad 36mm maximum diameter upper segment
Maximum Height 68.7" (174.5cm)
Folded Length 19.5" (49.5cm)
Load Capacity 55.0 lb (25.0 kg)
Leg Sections 5
Leg Lock Type Flip lever
Head Mount Thread Size 1/4-20" & 3/8"-16 (reversible)
Weight 2 lb (0.9 kg)

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Benro MA-98EX Aluminum Monopod
 
4.7

(based on 7 reviews)

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong construction (7)
  • Opens quickly (6)
  • Compact (5)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sports/action (7)
    • Travel (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (3)

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    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    5.0

    Great Bang for the Buck

    By Mac Daddy

    from Wantagh, NY

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Opens Quickly
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Sports/Action
      • Travel
      • Video

      Comments about Benro MA-98EX Aluminum Monopod:

      Great on the sports field supporting my digital SLR as well as my lightweight mini-HD recorder. Quick locks are durable and made to last. Buy this monopod!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Great thing to have

      By Peter A.

      from Milwaukee, Wi

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Opens Quickly
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Sports/Action
        • Travel

        Comments about Benro MA-98EX Aluminum Monopod:

        The best thing about this monopod is that it is small when folded but very high when extended. I am more than 6 feet tall and work with this monopod is just great

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        • No

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        5.0

        Great product, Light, Compact, Good$

        By Bigs

        from Colorado

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Lightweight
        • Opens Quickly
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Sports/Action

          Comments about Benro MA-98EX Aluminum Monopod:

          I will say it over and over. This is a great value. Very small, collapses and extends easily. Too tall for me at 6'2" at the highest point. Strong, light weight, good quality.

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          • No

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          5.0

          Fantastic Monopod

          By Bob

          from Salisbury, MD

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • A joy to own and use
          • Compact
          • Lightweight
          • Opens Quickly
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

          • NA

          Best Uses

          • Sports/Action

          Comments about Benro MA-98EX Aluminum Monopod:

          I have used this monopod to photograph my daughter playing lacrosse and soccer. It has made a marked difference in the quality of the pictures I was getting, better focus, less blurrrr!

          To be honest, I haven't had a chance to use it on more than 3 or 4 times, but I cannot, at this point find a thing that I dislike about it.

          It is lightweight, very easy to handle and a pleasure to use. I wish I had purchased one sooner.

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          4.0

          solid as a rock

          By allsportphoto

          from Seymour, CT

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Opens Quickly
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

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

            Comments about Benro MA-98EX Aluminum Monopod:

            Right off I will say it is a 4star ONLY because it is on the heavy side vs carbon fiber. That said, it is a great great monopod. Legs lock solid. I felt I could put my full body weight on top of it and they would stay extended just as they were when they were set. I need to get a ball/swivel head for it but I used it by attaching the camera to the top fastener and it worked great as it was. If you are looking for a solid workhorse, this is it. For the price, I found it to be a great buy. you won't be disappointed. If you are going to be using it on long hikes over miles of trails and weight is a big issue, go carbon. Some lamented the lack of a spike at the bottom. I didn't find this to be an issue but it is a consideration if you think you need one. This will be with me for years to come and Iwould recommend it to anyone

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            4.0

            Works well when you know how to

            By Bill Z

            from Fairfax, VA

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Compact
            • Lightweight
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Sports/Action
              • Travel
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Benro MA-98EX Aluminum Monopod:

              You have to know how to use your own legs for stability, but it is compact, well made and definitely a good thing to bring on trips

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              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Excellent and reasonably priced!

              By allstarphotographyonline[@]

              from Marion, IA

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Lightweight
              • Opens Quickly
              • Strong Construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Sports/Action

                Comments about Benro MA-98EX Aluminum Monopod:

                It was all that I could want at a great price. I was very pleased.

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