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Manfrotto 290 Carbon Fiber Monopod

BH #MAMM290C4US • MFR #MM290C4US
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Manfrotto 290 Carbon Fiber Monopod
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 22 lb
  • Max Height: 59.4"
  • Closed Length: 19.3"
  • Sections: 4
The Manfrotto 290 Carbon Fiber Monopod extends from 19.3 to 59.4", can hold up to 22 lb, and weighs just 1.1 lb. Flip locks allow you to adjust the four sections, and a reversible 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mount lets you attach an optional head or a camera directly to the monopod. A rubber grip and a wrist strap provide comfort and a secure hold.
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Manfrotto 290 Overview

The Manfrotto 290 Carbon Fiber Monopod extends from 19.3 to 59.4", can hold up to 22 lb, and weighs just 1.1 lb. Flip locks allow you to adjust the four sections, and a reversible 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mount lets you attach an optional head or a camera directly to the monopod. A rubber grip and a wrist strap provide comfort and a secure hold.

UPC: 719821396734

Manfrotto 290 Specs

Key Specs
Head Mount Type
1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 Male
Primary Material
Carbon Fiber
Load Capacity
22 lb / 10 kg
Maximum Working Height
59.4" / 151 cm
Closed Length
19.3" / 49 cm
Weight
1.1 lb / 0.5 kg
Leg
Head Mount Type
1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 Male
Primary Material
Carbon Fiber
Leg Lock
Flip Lock
Leg Sections
4
General
Load Capacity
22 lb / 10 kg
Maximum Working Height
59.4" / 151 cm
Closed Length
19.3" / 49 cm
Weight
1.1 lb / 0.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.071 x 3.228 x 3.071"

Manfrotto 290 Reviews

Fantastic, super light weight monopod

By Dennis
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-25

I am extremely impressed with the Manfrotto 290 Carbon Fiber Monopod. Along with the unblievable low weight I's section locking mechanism is strong and fast. It has plenty of height and can compress to a convenient small size. The mount is strong and reliable. If you are looking for a great everyday or travel monopod, look no further.

Head Falls Off, otherwise good

By Paul
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-14

I have used Manfrotto products for nearly 30 years and never had a problem until now, and it was nearly catastrophic. The plastic head inserted into the carbon fiber shaft is not retained by anything mechanical. The light coating of glue never had a grip on the two surfaces, and I noticed a looseness between the plastic strap ring and the base of the plastic head. The head was working loose and was about to pop off the shaft! It should be known that I have never overloaded this monopod. I was using it for a rather lightweight film camera with a 135mm mild telephoto. The whole thing might have crashed to the ground had I not noticed the slop at nearly the last possible moment. After not receiving any answer from Manfrotto to address my concerns, and because this monopod is beyond the B&H return period, I am trying to mitigate and fortify things on my own. I recommend doing something yourself if you value the gear you mount on this unit. In the photo supplied, you can see an aluminum pin that goes through to the other side of this plastic base to the threaded mount. The pin function is to retain the metal threaded shaft and its outer, spring loaded larger diameter thread. The pin also holds in place a bottoming plate that keeps the mounting thread(s) centered and travel limited. The pin does nothing to locate the plastic base in the first, largest diameter carbon fiber shaft. One design improvement would have been to key this pin through this outer shaft, which would then retain the plastic base. As it is, I have drilled two holes in the plastic base as far from the pin location across the circumference of the base. Inside the base, I applied a mix of two-part epoxy with an amount protruding through the new holes on each side. I then coated the outer part of the plastic base which will make contact and distribute itself on the inside surface of the shaft. I will hope that the retention by friction of the epoxy, anchored by the two pinholes' worth into the plastic base, will be enough to hold that plastic head in place. If the bond breaks, I know it will come off as a module of epoxy stuck and cured to the plastic base. The present design of this monopod, without such mitigation, causes me to say NOT recommended.

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Can the 290 function as a hiking stick?

Can the 290 function as a hiking stick?
Asked by: Marc
Yes. I used it as well.. The only issue is that, we need to be careful about the pin - that is right on top. I did not try to remove it ..
Answered by: Deepak
Date published: 2021-07-30

Can I pair it with XPRO Monopod+ Full Fluid Base ...

Can I pair it with XPRO Monopod+ Full Fluid Base ?
Asked by: SORIN
I don't even know what a full fluid base is. It screws into the bottom of the camera.
Answered by: Mark
Date published: 2020-04-10

Is it possible to attach a round rubber foot to ...

Is it possible to attach a round rubber foot to this monopod?
Asked by: Heba
No.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2024-08-25

Which replacement rubber tip fits this tripod ...

Which replacement rubber tip fits this tripod leg?
Asked by: Renato
I have not had to replace it yet. But I imagine it is a standard size and then its up to you what you want to put on it.
Answered by: andy
Date published: 2021-06-10

Is this monopod can handling big lens as 400mm ...

Is this monopod can handling big lens as 400mm and 600mm lens?
Asked by: Rungroj
There is disagreement between reviewers regarding the maximum load carried by the MM290C4US. One reviewer states that the max load for this 290 carbon fiber monopod is 11 lbs. However, the specs for the monopod listed by B&H state that its load capacity is 22 lbs. This is a big difference when considering its use with long lenses like the Nikon 200-500mm or the Canon 600mm L, etc. It's true that the crucial factor is the component with the lowest maximum load, and that is likely to be the head. I'm not a big fan of ball heads, but if the load capacity of the 234RC is only 6 lbs that puts my body + Nikon 200-500mm combo over the limit—too big a risk to take with that much gear as Humpty Dumpty.
Answered by: Larry
Date published: 2023-11-20

Would this fit a Canon 300 2.8 EF Lens?

Would this fit a Canon 300 2.8 EF Lens?
Asked by: Emily
Yes, the Manfrotto 290 Carbon Fiber Monopod will fit a Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens.
Answered by: Lucia B
Date published: 2025-04-03

The morning screw on this is much larger than the ...

The morning screw on this is much larger than the one on my dslr. What adapter do I need to use this?
Asked by: Martin
It has a smaller screw inside the larger one. Either size should fit all cameras or heads.
Answered by: Wayne
Date published: 2021-06-07

Can this be used with an EZ soft box for a ...

Can this be used with an EZ soft box for a speedlite?
Asked by: Denzal
You would need this adapter to use an EZ Soft Box on a monopod: https://bhpho.to/3aq91LO
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2020-03-26
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