Manfrotto 680B 4-Section Compact Monopod (Black)

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4.1

 

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Pros

  • Lightweight (62)
  • Easily adjusted (56)
  • Locks in tight (53)
  • Rugged (38)
  • Smooth movement (35)
  • Good footing (34)
  • Well built / quality construction (31)
  • Compact (29)
  • Opens quickly (27)
  • Doble size for 2 socket (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (5)
  • Bit long so hard to pack (1)
  • Heavy w folding base (1)
  • Jerky movement (1)
  • Unstable (1)
  • Very heavy to carry (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (43)
  • Sports (42)
  • Stabilization (27)
  • Special events (25)
  • Sports photography (20)
  • Reducing noise (iso reduction) (9)
  • Home (8)
  • Long exposures (6)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Nature (4)
 
 
 

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A 4-section monopod featuring flip lock levers the 3249 has a maximum height of 60.0 and folds to a compact 20.0. Weighing only 1.70 lb it has a wide diameter top tube and is capable of holding all 35mm telephoto lenses.

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Last update: Nov 10, 2009

Manfrotto 680B 4-Section Compact Monopod (Black) Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Perfect for me

"It's easy to get seduced by the current fad for all things image stabilized, be it camera bodies, lenses or both. IS is definitely a help, but it does not replace a properly grounded camera.A monopod provides that stability, without the true, balanced, support of a tripod, but much, much better than hand-holding. The 680B is a perfect match for me.It is sturdy, compact when folded, and solidly rigid when extende..." Read Full Review »

Mar 09, 2008 by musickna

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Built tough

"This is my first monopod. I purchased one as I was told itwould help my hand-held photos; it does indeed.I purchased the Bogen/Manfrotto 3229 swivel head with this,and I must say it takes some time to get used toarticulating the monopod between shots. Especially,changing tilt angles are not easy. Of course, this could beentirely due to the user-error; may be someday I will reallylearn to use a monopod right!O..." Read Full Review »

Aug 24, 2007 by Big

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[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Manfrotto 680B 4-Section Compact Monopod (Black) Review

Perfect for me

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Adjusted
  • Easy to carry
  • Good Footing
  • Lightweight
  • Locks In Tight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Outdoor
  • Travel
 

"It's easy to get seduced by the current fad for all things image stabilized, be it camera bodies, lenses or both. IS is definitely a help, but it does not replace a properly grounded camera.A monopod provides that stability, without the true, balanced, support of a tripod, but much, much better than …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 9 2008
musickna
St. Louis, Missouri
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $61.00
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Manfrotto 680B 4-Section Compact Monopod (Black) Review

Very Impressed

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easily Adjusted
  • Good Footing
  • Locks In Tight
  • Rugged
  • Smooth Movement

    Cons

  • No cons

    Best Uses

  • Sports and Nature shots
 

"Reasonably priced and very well made. Stable and heavy enough to make you feel you are grounded when you take a shot walking the sidelines at a soccer game. The larger size tube is more substantial and easier to hold on too than the smaller models. Rubber grip and hand strap are helpful. I checked …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 16 2008
Bob
Boulder, Colorado
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  • Semi-Professional
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Price: $61.00
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Manfrotto 680B 4-Section Compact Monopod (Black) Review

Quality and Value

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight
  • Opens Quickly
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Long Exposures
  • Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
  • Sport Photography
  • Stabilization
 

"For several years I have used a cheap retail store monopod, and after buying and using this one just once I'm throwing that cheap retail monopod away or listing it on [...]. I can't be any more pleased and happy with this purchase! I shoot sports photography (basketball, volleyball and football) i …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 24 2009
rwvaughn
Cuba, MO
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Manfrotto 680B 4-Section Compact Monopod (Black) Review

This is a must have*****

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Opens Quickly
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Long Exposures
  • Portraits
  • Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
  • Stabilization
 

"I bought this monopod and the 234RC head with it.I have a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod with a 486RC2 head and I keep the quick release plate on my Nikon D80 most of the time. I use this compact monopod all of time (just click it on and click it off), nearly everyday at some point. It's just so helpful …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 22 2009
Ginzu GaryLee
Little Rock, AR
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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Price: $61.00
 

Manfrotto 680B 4-Section Compact Monopod (Black) Review

Great product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easily Adjusted
  • Easy to transport
  • Good Footing
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Special Events
 

"This is my first monopod purchase and I am very happy with it. I love the compact size when folded. I have no issue attaching this to the bottom of my one camera bag because the size and weight are so small.



Even though it is lightweight it still feels sturdy and well made. The foot is not v …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 2 2009
Laura May
Lincoln, NE
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  • Professional
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Price: $61.00
 
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