Manfrotto Element MII, Aluminium

This monopod is so sturdy that I am able to double it as a walking stick when birding. It's lightweight; when folded, I can slip it in my purse or even pop it in an overall pocket. It's easy to adjust the height and also quiet, so I can set up a shot without scaring away wildlife. Being a trusted brand, it was an excellent value and I recommended it to everyone on my nature hikes.

This tripod performs excellently. It's very sturdy and can handle a good amount of weight without any issues. I'm also impressed with how lightweight and easy it is to carry, making it the perfect companion for travel or shooting on the go. Highly recommended!

I love the size, stability, and quality of this tripod! Everything about this tripod feels mature, thoughtful, and polished. The rubber twist locks are thick, strong, and comfortable. The height is surprisingly good for a tall person like me. There are some heavy-duty plastic components, including the base plate. But they seem very high-quality. As far as travel tripods go, this is going to be the most sturdy. I tried other brands including the MeFoto backpacker (which is amazingly small and light) but it was too short for me and not stable enough to hold my large Canon DSLR and lenses. Other brands may offer almost the same height, but with the last leg segment barely thicker than a pencil. I also tried and returned two other non name-brand carbon fiber tripods which had the weight allowance but not the stability of legs due to rather flimsy carbon fiber legs fully extended. Finally, after a few weeks of searching, I decided to go with this Manfrotto because of the name brand and other positive reviews (elsewhere) for its stability. Other new brands seem nice but I was concerned about quality control issues and do not foresee these companies standing by their product like an established brand will. I wanted to love the carbon fiber tripods -- who wouldn't be exited about a 79" carbon fiber tripod for $99?! At the end of the day, I felt most comfortable placing my $2,000 Canon DSLR + zoom lenses on this tripod. I even walked around with the camera attached and the legs extended. No concern of the camera coming loose. If you're looking for a travel tripod, this is not going to be the lightest of the bunch. But it is still light and one of the best values out there by a reputable brand.

Tripod itself is great the only draw back is flimsy mountain head put a different head on and it works great.

Solid as expected and faster to open and close than my flipper manfroto. I bought this to add to my backpack pack for hiking but it is heavy, heavier than my camera. Solid and recommended but if looking for light weight, go with the carbon version.

Seemed sturdy at first- After 1 day of use the legs jammed and were very difficult to close Also the interior piece holding the leg extensions in fell out very quickly I was traveling with this item and it literally fell apart within a week. It was such a pain to carry around since the legs wouldn’t close all the way or you had to push so so hard that I almost hurt myself. Made my whole trip so much more difficult, Save your money

I really like this monopod. I’ve had it for a decent amount of time now, so I feel comfortable reviewing it. I like that it’s pretty light weight, feels very sturdy when I use it with my Nikon Z8 and Z 1.4 teleconverter with the Z 180-600mm, is easy to adjust the height and locks into place quickly. It has a little strap for carrying it too. I’ve had zero issues with it and I use it all the time. Definitely recommend it.

Good quality tripod. I got it for a good price. I’ve taken this tripod to 3 different countries and used it a lot. It’s solid and helps me take good photos from up high. Just don't use a heavy camera on it or it will bend when fully extended. For reference, I use my Sony a7sii with a 14-24mm f2.8 lens. Not a crazy set up for photos, but it’s a solid size. This tripod handles it well. Solid quality

It is Wath it says. And work nice

Je le trouve un peu trop souple...donc avis en suspend le temps de l'utiliser un peu plus...

Manfrotto è garanzia di qualità, il prodotto è leggero, facile utilizzo e robusto. Ho chiesto info all'assistenza Manfrotto e oltre alla gentilezza sono stati rapidi ed esaustivi. Ottima caratteristica che nello stesso monopiede sono presenti sia la vite piccola che grande per l'ancoraggio della macchina fotografica o videocamera. Il prezzo è ottimo per le caratteristiche del prodotto.

I’ve used a few different Manfrotto tripods, all within the entry-mid-level product line. This tripod carries the same genes with some minor improvements. It’s only fair to compare it and review it relative to other tripods in the same price range, and in general, it cannot be compared to a professional tripod. This tripod is for casual users who want a working solution. This tripod feels light, not as light as carbon fibre tripods, but light enough that hiking with it would not add a significant load. It folds up relatively small and isn’t too bulky. As a compromise to the lightness and compactness, it feels slightly unstable; you may need to add some weight to the included hook attachment. Ease of use is alright, nothing too special and don’t expect to use this tripod for video; while it can pan, it can’t be compared to a video tripod head. It gets the job done for photos, and that’s all I have to say. The head is the most stable/least flimsy part of the tripod. The legs seem like a future issue in the coming. The other tripods I’ve used were designed with clips or a much more solid-feeling tightening ring. It feels like it’s either not tight enough or any tighter, and you risk damaging the legs. I can also see the legs just wearing out in a year and refusing to lock or unlock. It does not have a very reassuring feel. Although once you get the legs extended, locked and ready to go, it feels like a nice light tripod. Overall, the weight and aesthetic design are the biggest pros for this tripod. The head is solid, not fantastic, but not lacking either. The portability and build are excellent (not comparing to carbon fibre). The leg extension mechanism is challenging and feels likely to break, but it works for now. Stability is a bit rocky, but that goes for almost all lightweight tripods; the tripod has no significant unwanted flex. *As a side note, instead of a hook attachment/end cap, it came with an extra flat one. I didn’t get a hook attachment but got a duplicate flat cap instead. However, I worked it out with Amazon support (they were great).

Excellent quality and easy to use. Portable and compact, solid but not too heavy. Just fits in my camera bag rucksack. Adjustable quick release head available too, this needs removing to fit in the rucksack. Excellent support for wildlife photography with long zoom lens.