Unboxing: Manfrotto Bogen 678 Monopod Universal Folding Base

[combridge1]

Thanks for the info! This was great.

[patrick1232767]

My set-up for next year there you have it my set up for next year LOL!

[calebian22]

Thanks for the clarification about the 680 and the 678 combination. I will be purchasing them now in conjunction with the 234RC.

[juksu83]

Very wobbly. I realy don't know anymore do I wan to buy the 682B.

[HelmerandRawlins]

Have you used this outdoors? Is it a rugged product? I am considering a 679 monopod with this attachment as a trekking pole/monopod/tripod for when I go out solo.

I am concerned about top-heaviness and stability/durability of the legs on natural terrain.

Any info you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Nice video 5 stars.

[IridiumVIII]

I've not used it on outdoor surfaces other than concrete, blacktop and or macadam. Because of the o-ring that act as suspension [so to speak] you can get some swaying with it. That ties in with your "top heavy" concern.The legs only have one position when opened up and they don't articulate independently so the surface needs to be fairly flat. I'll mention that they are solid steel though. Thinking about using it with a camcorder or still camera?

[HelmerandRawlins]

It would be with a 1 lb or so mini HD camcorder like a Canon Vixia HFS10 or a Sony.

Thinking now of the 680B, 486RC2 ball head and the legs are a maybe. I'd be solo most of the time, using the monopod to stabilize walking and pan shots. The added weight of the legs at bottom may help steadycam functionality, as well as give me the option to set up a stationary shot while I fish, make fire, etc.

While heavy, I like the utility of the monopod and think it would be useful if I get a SLR as well.

[SmalltimR]

BTW. its a really kool idea, and I've tried one with another brand. However... I've found that it was never stable enough to use reliably with my heavier bodies and so I've settled on a foot stabilizer instead. Though it doesn't stand on its own, it really does help gain that extra stability when indoors etc.

[SmalltimR]

Kool, David Chapelle is doing camera reviews!

Awesome!

Dude if you could blend his character with your reviews you could become the next YT sensation!

[Stealthisname1]

anybody tell you that you look like Dave Chapelle?

[IridiumVIII]

I get the Dave Chapelle comparison a lot at wedding receptions.

[Robinson4643]

I have the same monitor as you, i love mine!

[Shaun1gza]

dang thats sweet design how much do they cost

you must have a lot of patience because i shot a couple of weddings last year and i was irritated by the wedding party, lol

[jahkure]

What type of camera do you use for your videos? So clear!!

[IridiumVIII]

Canon XH A1

[GlockNinja]

I think it looks cool and professional. For quick set up and shoot, its a must. Never want to be holding a camera when shooting something professionally, unless you have a stablization harness system.

[limeo92]

I liked the video, but the camera holding stick looks like crap.

[IridiumVIII]

Thanks. Sometimes you have to go with function over fashion or in this case looks. Overall it will make taping in crowded situations a lot easier and safer for my equipment in the long run. I've been told a few horror stories where wedding guests have had too much to drink and then crashed in to the videographer's camera sending it to the floor.