Good hint with the "A" and "AH", thank you!

Just bought this and needed to know how to close the feet (4:36), thanks for the video Henry!

Great review! I love new XPRO quick power locks, have them on my 190 XPRO4 - huge improvement over the older ones. The new 5 section monopods look much improved, great for when you need light weight and a smaller footprint.

Very nice review! I'm in the market for a monopod to replace my old tripod for a lot of use and it has been difficult to find the information I;ve wanted. Your video seems to have sorted that out! I knew I wanted one with chicken feet so it can stand alone and I needed a tall one since I'm 6'6" and one which can take heavy lenses and was made of carbon fiber and can handle a ball head. This one seems to fit all my requirements - thanks for making a great video!

Purchasing a monopod strikes me as very much a matter of personal preference - well worth trying out different designs in person. A couple of days ago, I checked out the current Sirui and Manfrotto models. Although the Sirui appears to be highly popular, I much preferred the Manfrotto. But in the end, I gravitated to the current carbon fiber Gitzo, which instead of three feet has a single, 5cm/2" diameter rubber foot around a ball that pivots. That design just made more sense to me. I'll be buying it this week (Gitzo is offering a rebate until the end of this month), and it will be used with the Manfrotto 500AH head shown in this video.

awesome review, clear, precise and very informative especially the remarks to the head "A" / "AH"

Helpful. Would be helpful as well to have the exact model # listed as well. Having trouble with finding the same monopod leg.

crazy good review

Very helpful video! Is the only difference from yours to the Manfrotto, MVMXPRO5 that your s is carbon is the one I mention is not?

old video I know....I love monopods...I used to have an old Manfrotto monopod but 3 years ago I decided to get a Sirui P-424S with a manfrotto head- I found the Sirui more stable of course because of its longer feet...but I confess I hate the twist locking mechanism...and after 3 years I think they are not as tight as they used to be...so I'm considering getting something else...have you compared the Sirui against the Manfrotto Xpro monopod? I know the Manfrotto has smaller feet but to be honest I would never let a monopod stand on its own with a camera attached...nope...I always bring my Sachtler tripod and use it for the wedding ceremony etc but I use my monopod a lot for preparation and details at the reception. I have a gimbal but I don't always have the chance to use it. thanks

I love your chair bro. Where did you get it?

Thanks for this video. Is there a way to lock the base completly to get as static as possible with it?

Hello. I ve bought this monopod 2 days ago and tried it a bit. I have 2 problems. First when i attach my dslr on the fluid head i have a problem changing the battery of my camera cause it's exactly when the head locks and unlocks. I have to put the camera base way front so it sticks ahead and looks weird. Second even if i lock the system down to the feet it stills moves a bit back and forth or left and right as you said in the video and i can't pan the way i want. There is no letter on my fluid head. Am i doing something wrong? Thanks in advance

Can you show taking a shot when monopod is lowered to ground level. That’s been a problem when using current Oben gimbal head.

Thanks for this video. I've just bought the monopod & base - I can't work out how to remove the base - instructions are pretty dire. Have you tried removing it and, if so, how did you do it please?

Hey Henry, been watching a few of your videos and i am wondering whats the brand name of your chair? Looks dope!

My plate on the top won't lock in place. It continues to slide back and forth. Any idea why that is?

Hey, sorry to bother you but I saw your comment on a video essay about the film industry. You mentioned you just wrapped up your studies in UCLA's Screenwriting Program. I myself am intensely passionate about writing in the film medium, and am a senior in high school who is trying to get into that exact program. If you would, could you give me any tips or advice, or tell me what you think it was that really helped you? Writing is important to me, my grades and test scores are about up there with UCLA's, but 'm still absolutely desperate, as you know it's intensely competitive. Just anything you could tell me on what you think helps getting in, I would really appreciate. Thank you.

I just got the same Manfrotto MVMXPROC5US monopod. But I’m having trouble detach the the base from the mono pod. The menu just said unscrew the ring which I did. But there was not possible unscrew it and pull the base off since the base can’t be secured without turning. Help?

Hi I bought the MANFROTTO MVMXPROA5 of aluminum and I think it is not estable... I think there is some problema with it. the fluid head is locked!! Am I doing something wrong?

I have the Surui which has killed the Manfrotto but I see some features Manfrotto borrowed from Surui

I am brand new to the world of monopods....I am shooting with a Nikon D 850, and a 70-200 lens. Looking for more stability on location as I like to shoot at the long end. Would this be a good stabilizer for me? (camera not video camera)

I ordered Manfrotto monopod but it doesn't support pan functionality. Where can I order the one that supports pan?

+Henry Ortlip ...Nice video, but can you tell me how this model compares to the SIRUI P-204SR? So many brands and models out there, it makes it very confusing! Can you tell me what yours cost you? Thank you. ... Joe

Why my monopod wont stand straight .fluid stand is slack and won't keep tight

I have a crazy question, what do you think about paring this with the Edelkrome slider one pro for run and gun shooting? Would it work for a motorized slide with the based locked and hand holding it? I run and gunshot with that style of monopod. I have both the old version video monopod Manfrotto and the Sirui video monopod. Would a slider one pro work with it or would there be too much shake or too much trouble to get a good slide shot? I do not own a slide one pro but am thinking of buying one. This is how I would like to use it: I can only carry the monopod, and a camera for the fast shooting I do. I was planning on putting the slider one pro on the monopod head and keep it locked for most shots then I would unlock it for any slides I might want. Is that even possible to do with these two pieces of gear?

Can I use a remote to shoot high shots? When attaching the camera is it safe to carry monopod a/ camera over your shoulder?

can you lock the foot so that the monopod remains perfectly vertical on a slanted terrain?

can this monopod hold a DSLR camera so you can take a pic of yourself?

Bro I just ordered this I have a Canon t7i I shoot my kids dance and basketball games what is the name of that head your using

Book one. Was not sure if I should have gone wth 502AH so I could use on Tripod as well as it is mu h more flexible but MUHC bigger . Have any others bought the 502 instead of 500AH

You got me all excited then but after checking them out there feeble 😢😢only take light weight gear I need one that can cope with the 600mm f4 so ideally a 10kg payload looks like the 3 legged things gonna be the one for the weight

Can the tripod base be removed so I can use my own ?

I got one of these Manofroto tripods

Don't buy this Manfrotto monopod. I've been using it for wedding videography and after a while the locks don't work anymore. I have to get it fixed, it is not that got loose. For the price it should be more reliable

Do you think this is better than the iFootage Cobra?

What's the model of you base plate ? (Not from the head)

Hi have you compared this to the Sirui monopod

your chair is so wierd :)