Benro A49F Classic Aluminum Monopod

Comments about Benro A49F Classic Aluminum Monopod:

I've been shooting indoor hockey games for quite some time and always get a little blur from the low-light conditions. Having the A49F Benro Monopod has solved the problem! I'm getting many more firm shots and removing the weight makes taking pictures throughout the game a lot easier.

Comments about Benro A49F Classic Aluminum Monopod:

As expected very well built. It supports my head and 300 MM 2.8 lens. I wanted something strong that would handle all possible movements with about 12 lbs of the head, camera and lens connected to the monopod.

Comments about Benro A49F Classic Aluminum Monopod:

I needed a monopod that was more compact for traveling and shooting from a sitting position. It is taller than I need, I can stand on a ladder when it is fully extended (im short) and the grip is fatter than my hand but it's fine, It is very sturdy and a great price.

Comments about Benro A49F Classic Aluminum Monopod:

I purchased the Benro Monopod to use when traveling on the motorcycle. It replaced another monopod I had that was very weak and wobbly. It's compact size allows it to fit in my tour pack with no problem. It is well made and I especially like the leg extender latches and bottom swivel for leveling. I also bought the Benro head mount which works equally as good.

Comments about Benro A49F Classic Aluminum Monopod:

I shoot lots of MLB, MLS and CFL with long lenses and this monopod is great for everything I do. As another review said this monopod is great for tall people (I'm 6'5) and hold an 800mm f/5.6 lens with a 1 series body no problem fully extended.

My only dislike with the monopod is the foot on the bottom. When panning it's very rough so the pan can be jerky at times. To solve this I leave the foot loose so it can rotate on the threads. I will most likely end up taking that part off any using a cane end instead

Comments about Benro A49F Classic Aluminum Monopod:

I use the A49F to balance and support a full size Sony XD cam. This monopod easily holds the weight of the cam (about 40 lbs outfitted) without slipping. It lengthens quickly and fairly quiet. The foot pad is a lot sturdier than the photo appears and gets a sure grip on the ground. ****BEST Feature is the SOLID 3/8ths inch thread. (solid 1/4 20 too.)**** Great design over other brands. This model retracts shorter, extends taller, weighs less and is more comfortable to use than other brands offered. It is also far more affordable and I think better than the Sachtler model. ***If you need to support a 35 lb or more camera, this is the monopod to get.*** Excellent monopod, amazingly low price. Get one before they realize they should be charging more. ###Benro, PLEASE work on designing a small quick release plate for Sony betacams for this monopod.### Also, I don't think it's necessary to buy the Carbon Fiber. The Al-Mag is plenty light.

Comments about Benro A49F Classic Aluminum Monopod:

I have owned this for a few weeks, and have not yet put it through a major workout, but am very pleased with the build quality, stability, and extended length. I am 6 ft 7 inches tall, and have generally resigned myself to constantly stooping over to use tripods and monopods. This one, when extended fully, with a Benro B-1 head on it that I already owned, is actually almost too tall for me. I love it. Very strong, able to hold my 50D and 400mm 5.6L with no slippage. Flip mounts work well, and are easily tightened with included hex wrench if they do start to slip. It also has a nice large diameter all the way to the end piece, giving a sense of security. It feels strong enough to use in place of the hiking staff I use when backpacking. The hand grip is larger diameter than most I have looked at, which is a nice bonus for those of us with large hands.