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Manfrotto Element MII Video Monopod

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Manfrotto Element MII Video Monopod
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 35.3 lb
  • Maximum Height: 50.4"
  • Folded Length: 19.9"
  • Sections: 4
The Element MII Video Monopod from Manfrotto is an ultra-portable fluid monopod, ideal for shooting weddings, corporate videos, interviews, documentaries, and other dynamic situations where agility and precision really count. Compact and lightweight, it combines sophisticated performance with simplicity of use. It's quick and easy to both fold down and pack away and offers a load capacity of 35.3 lb, suitable for use with a wide variety of still and video cameras.
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Manfrotto Element MII Overview

The Element MII Video Monopod from Manfrotto is an ultra-portable fluid monopod, ideal for shooting weddings, corporate videos, interviews, documentaries, and other dynamic situations where agility and precision really count. Compact and lightweight, it combines sophisticated performance with simplicity of use. It's quick and easy to both fold down and pack away and offers a load capacity of 35.3 lb, suitable for use with a wide variety of still and video cameras.

The four aluminum leg sections incorporate the new high-performing, ergonomic twist locks. These make set-up and adjustment much easier and more comfortable, while also offering maximum grip, quick leg opening, and extreme compactness. The Element MII also has an incredibly smooth panning action, thanks to the patented lightweight fluid cartridge in the folding base. Leveraging the judder-free base sphere, tilt position can be reached on the most uneven surfaces, allowing users to take advantage of pan fluidity in all sorts of conditions.

Tilting Base with Fluid Cartridge
Lightweight fluid cartridge in the tilting base provides smooth panning action for smooth, perfect pan control, and diverse shooting angles. The slim design features three folding legs with rubber feet for added traction.
Twist Lock Joints
High-performance ergonomic twist locks provide fast, precise, and secure locking power. The compact locking mechanism ensures immediate locked and unlocked settings.
UPC: 719821471790

Manfrotto Element MII Specs

Key Specs
Head Mount Type
1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 Male
Primary Material
Aluminum
Load Capacity
35.3 lb / 16 kg
Maximum Working Height
50.4" / 128 cm
Minimum Working Height
19.9" / 50.5 cm
Closed Length
19.9" / 50.5 cm
Weight
1.5 lb / 670 g
Leg
Head Mount Type
1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 Male
Primary Material
Aluminum
Leg Lock
Twist Lock
Leg Sections
4
General
Load Capacity
35.3 lb / 16 kg
Maximum Working Height
50.4" / 128 cm
Minimum Working Height
19.9" / 50.5 cm
Closed Length
19.9" / 50.5 cm
Bubble Level
No
Weight
1.5 lb / 670 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
24.9 x 4.8 x 4.8"

Manfrotto Element MII Reviews

Great product

By Randy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-27

Perfect for shooting from stadium seats or for quick roadside shots.

Love the spring-loaded 3/8 option

By Eric
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-05

I bought this to shoot with my Fuji GX680 partially hand-held(!). It has worked really well for that since the 680 has a 3/8 tap and it threads in really fast. It also works well for more mundane shooting with the GFX 100S, especially with the 3/8 tap in the Leofoto cage. When fully extended it might be a little more wobbly than my old Slik monopod, which had only two sections.

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Can the base be locked such that it's not angled?

Can the base be locked such that it's not angled?
Asked by: Zair
Manfrotto Element MII Video Monopod only has a tilting base with fluid cartridge. You would not be able to locked this accesory.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2022-09-13

Can the monopod support a gimbal with the Fuji ...

Can the monopod support a gimbal with the Fuji xh2 and the Fuji 150-600 lens?
Asked by: Laura
Yes, the Manfrotto Element MII Video Monopod, has a load capacity of 35.3lb The Xh-2 and lens sit at 5lb.
Answered by: David B
Date published: 2023-04-24

Can a non-Manfrotto head be used with this ...

Can a non-Manfrotto head be used with this monopod? Could a head with Arca-Swiss QR plates be used instead?
Asked by: Erik
Yes, the Manfrotto Element MII Video Monopod can work with most heads. The top is a 3/8 inch male thread which is standard and reversible 1/4 inch thread. So most heads have that connection.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2021-11-30

How many degrees does this tilt?

How many degrees does this tilt?
Asked by: Mark
The Manfrotto Element MII Video Monopod has a front tilt of -90°/+65°.
Answered by: Rachael B
Date published: 2024-06-01

Can the foot be detached and the monopod be used ...

Can the foot be detached and the monopod be used as a walking stick?
Asked by: Richard
The Manfrotto Element MII Video Monopod cannot have the tripod feet removed from the base.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2024-12-19

Aging long-tele bird photog here! I want to use ...

Aging long-tele bird photog here! I want to use this mostly as support to help get up/down from prone position. Could the wrist strap accept a big D-hook (carabiner clip) so I could hook the monopod to my belt?
Asked by: Geoff
Yes, the wrist strap could accept a carabiner clip so that the Element MII monopod can be hooked to your belt.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2022-02-03

The camera mounting screw is much larger than on ...

The camera mounting screw is much larger than on my dslr. What adapter do I need?
Asked by: Martin
The mounting thread on this monopod has a smaller mounting thread inside the larger one. You just have to push down on the edge of the larger one to expose the smaller one on the inside.
Answered by: Ryan
Date published: 2024-09-02

Can you replace the rubber foot with a spike?

Can you replace the rubber foot with a spike?
Asked by: Harvey
No, with the Manfrotto Element MII Aluminum Monopod (Black) you cannot exchange the rubber foot with a spike.
Answered by: Jessica G
Date published: 2025-03-16
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