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Kirk MPA-2 Monopod Head

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Kirk MPA-2 Overview

The MPA-2 Monopod Head from Kirk provides you with both good quality construction and budget-friendly value. All of the external components are crafted from tough 6061-T aircraft aluminum--including the solid, captive-design knobs. However, in order to avoid corrosion, the internal metal parts are all stainless steel. The bearings are made from self-lubricating Delrin composite, and the tripod socket is compatible with any 3/8-inch threads.

The MPA-2 has a locking nut design that allows you to conveniently operate it even while wearing gloves. The design is also strong enough to hold 80 lb of camera and lens gear.

All external components are crafted from 6061-T aircraft aluminum, and the internal metal parts are stainless steel to avoid corrosion. The bearings are made from self-lubricating Delrin composite.
Featuring Kirk's 2.5" Arca-style quick release clamp, and a tripod socket that accepts 3/8" threads.
Quick release clamp rotates 90 degrees, and the locking nut design allows you to easily operate even while wearing gloves.
Supports up to 80 lb of camera and lens equipment.
Designed and built in the USA.

Kirk MPA-2 Specs

Load Capacity
80 lb (36.3 kg)
Quick Release
Clamp (Rotates 90°)
Tripod Mount Thread Size
3/8"
Height
3.63" (9.2 cm)
Maximum Diameter
2.13" (5.4 cm)
Weight
14 oz (397 g)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.35 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.65 x 5.4 x 4.55"

Kirk MPA-2 Reviews

First Seized Up But Kirk Replaced It For Free

By Gerald
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-15

Purchased November 2023, after several months, the head was difficult to tilt but would free up eventually. Over time it would seize up completely needing to knock on the head to free it up. Kirk replaced it for free, I think I may have paid for shopping to them. One rating mentioned it only moved side to side, one of the positive things about this monopod head is you can rotate the mounting adapter to hold l-brackets to tilt front to back and rotate ut 90 degrees to accomodate a tripod collar foot where it will tilt front to back. Hex wrench included and stored in the head.

High quality product

By Roger
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-02-06

I've been using the Kirk MPA-2 head with my Sirui P-326 for only a couple of weeks but it has transformed the value of the monopod as a stabilization aid. I've made do for several years using an old Manfrotto 234 tilt head with RRS B2-FAB clamp but the 234 head became intolerable once I acquired a Fuji X-H2 and moderately heavy lenses. The Kirk MPA-2 head now provides smoothly progressive and reliable locking across the whole range of camera-monopod angles needed for photographing birds and plants.

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Does this head come with the camera plate?
Asked by: Anonymous
No, it does not come with a camera plate. It is compatible with any 2.5 Arca-style quick release plate/brackets.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2023-05-15

Can the plate and it's tightening knob be removed ...

Can the plate and it's tightening knob be removed and re-mounted at 90 degrees? I'd like it to tilt up and down without having to get a new square Area-Swiss plate, and I'd like the two knobs not to be on the same size.
Asked by: Pavel
Yes, the quick release receiver can be re-positioned 90 degrees.
Answered by: Patrick
Date published: 2021-05-16

Is this a fluid head? I am looking for something ...

Is this a fluid head? I am looking for something compact with just tilt for my monopod.
Asked by: Garrick
No this is not fluid head , this is compact fluid head Gitzo 2-Way Fluid Head B&H # GIGHF2W
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-02-02

Could I attach this mount head on the Manfrotto ...

Could I attach this mount head on the Manfrotto 057 Carbon Fiber Tripod ? Can I fix a 21 pounds telescope model Scientific Explorer 140mm that has a vixen tail mount ?
Asked by: Jacques
Yes the head can be attached to the Manfrotto 057. To added your telescope, you would need these 2 parts: https://bhpho.to/3sSCvM6 Plus an Arca compatible plate such as this: https://bhpho.to/3nY2ca9
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2021-01-20

Can the quick release receiver be removed and ...

Can the quick release receiver be removed and then replaced with a different one like the Kessler Kwik release system?
Asked by: Edwin
The quick-release clamp on the Kirk MPA-2 Monopod Head can be easily removed by applying an Allen wrench to the silver machine screw in the center. There are 1/4”-20 threads on top of the head — the same as tripod mounting threads under a camera. The Kessler Kwik Release has various sizes of mounting threads, and I believe it comes with an assortment of machine screws to match those threads. So I would bet it could easily be mounted on the Kirk head. Note that the Kessler clamp is substantially larger than the one shipped with the Kirk head, so it will overhang the support surface quite a bit. The Kessler product looks well made and versatile. What is your reason for wanting to use it with the Kirk head? What advantage do you see compared to the excellent Arca Swiss clamp that is shipped with the Kirk? (Just curious.)
Answered by: Robert
Date published: 2021-04-08

I have a Gitzo monopod with a 60mm upper disk ...

I have a Gitzo monopod with a 60mm upper disk head. Which Kirk quick disconnect system will fit this combination please?
Asked by: Christopher
The Kirk MPA-2 Monopod Head has 2.13 inches in diameter so you would need this smaller size. It will work with your monopod also. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1482405-REG
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2023-08-11

Hi i would like to know that this ball head is it ...

Hi i would like to know that this ball head is it without the quick release camera plate in the box? If not is it must use the kirk’s plate or can be choice third party to replace it?
Asked by: Gary
The Kirk MPA-2 Monopod Head does not include a quick release plate. You could use any Arca-style quick release plate.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2021-05-16

question

can this monopod tilt vertical flat so I can take a vertical image? I do see in the image that it does tilt. Just want to make sure it tilts the whole way. I use a flash bracket for my flash and Nikon D700. Just want to make sure this monopod will tilt the whole way vertical to take a image.Thanks,
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes it can. The head tilts to a 90 degree vertical angle, and the clamp at the top can also be rotated 90 degrees for further articulation and angle control.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2021-05-16
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