Product Description

A monpod is a simple way to keep your camera steady when and where a tripod can't. Manfrotto's 685B Neotec Monopod Deluxe offers simple use and versatility, plus compact carrying convenience, to help ypu get the most out of your photography. The 685B sports a new safety lever that prevents accidental deployment of the locking release mechanism. To close the monopod, simply activate the safety lever with the small finger, which then allows the grip action handle to be depressed. The lever is simple to operate while still maintaining the one-handed closing operation. To further improve the single-handed performance of the Neotec Monopod, Manfrotto has added a lightweight rubber foot pedal to make opening or closing a snap. To increase the height of the camera, simply step on the pedal and lift the mon to the new position. For storage and transportation, the foot pedal folds away against the bottom leg section. Manfrotto has also added a protective leg-warmer on the bottom leg section to provide protection against the elements and offer a comfortable grip during transportation. And for extra ground support and increased grip, a suction cup foot has been added. Leg Sections - 3 Max Load Capacity - 17.6 pounds Weight - 1.76 pounds

Product Details

• Brand: Bogen
• Model: 685B
• Released on: 2006-04-14
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 4.00" w x 27.00" l, 2.40 pounds

Features

• Safety lever that prevents accidental deployment of the locking release mechanism
• Lightweight rubber foot pedal makes opening or closing a snap
• Special aluminum alloy used in the aeronautical industry
• Leg-warmer for protection against the elements and a comfortable grip during transportation
• 66.9-inch maximum height with center column, 17.6 pound maximum load.

Customer Reviews

Great for added stability
This is a great accessory to stabilize those images for excursions out. Using a compact ball head with quick release offers quick mounting and dismounting.
I must admit the first time I mounted my camera with my 100-400mm lens I was a bit anxious but that soon dissipated.
Raising and lowering my equipment took some effort but that added to my own security that camera with lens would NOT simply drop with the weight. Applying pressure to the foot and squeezing the trigger works with some effort. The added safety release for lowering is a great feature to alleviate accidental lowering because the trigger is pressed.
The foot cup can be turned so a pointed end is revealed to allow stability when shooting on the earth and of course, extended to add stability for floor use. Only draw back I have enountered is no full length strap for carrying thus I can't simply throw it over my shoulder and move on to the next shot.

Monopod shipment
Received in a timely manner and packaged well, used it a few times so far and works well. It holds my canon rebel with 400mm lens with no problem, I have to admit I was a bit nervous at first-I didn't think it was going to hold but very happy with it once I had faith in the product, its great to use in tight spots such as a boat.

Great tool!
I bought this monopod about 6 month ago on Amazon, together with the tilt head. I use it with the Canon 300mm f4, with or without the 1.4X. Shipping was fine. It is amazing to be able to adjust your height while targeting wild life. Happened to me with a coyote: I was able to adjust quickly to the height of the tall grass to make the shot. I would have missed it with a normal monopod.
There was one thing, though, I kept loosing the rubber foot. Very often I would use the pedal to expand the monopod, and my foot would dislodge the rubber foot... Until I inserted it the other way around (flat surface up). Then it stays put, and is fully functional. My guess is that the image is miss-leading, and that might explain the rather negative comment of our fellow that shoots with his 600mm and thinks it does not take the weight. I might be wrong, please let me know!
So now it is 100 percent perfect, and I love it!!!