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Manfrotto 685B Neotec Monopod Deluxe with Safety Lock (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
List Price: $159.00
Buy New: $145.00
You Save: $14.00 (9%)
New (7) from $134.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 17.6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 27 x 4 x 4
MPN: 685B
Model: 685B
UPC: 719821255680
EAN: 0719821255680
Release Date: April 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| 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. |
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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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Great for added stability February 17, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
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 October 5, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
 Can't Take The Weight July 5, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The load capacity quoted for this monopod on the Manfrotto and Bogen web sites is 17.6lbs or 8kg. I bought this monopod to use with my 600mm lens which, when attached to my camera, weighs 15.8lbs. I calculated all this before I bought the monopod to make sure it could handle the weight. Even though my camera/lens combo weighs less than what Manfrotto claim the monopod can handle, it's pushed the metal ball on the bottom of the leg through the rubber foot so many times that the foot now just falls off. I contacted Manfrotto through Bogen and was told there was nothing they could do about it. It's a great monopod, it just can't handle the weight it's supposed to.
Best Monopod out there! February 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of the best item that i have purchased. It works wonderful. It was worth every dime.... Change the height, while photographing is a big help because of push of a buttons its moves up or down. very quick when your trying to capture the best images.
very functional monopod September 5, 2008
i bought this monopod for its quick-release function, i like the idea of just pulling the trigger to lower the pod. it was also convenient to not have to pull the trigger to raise the pod, you can just stand on the foot pedal and pull the camera body to the desired height, no messing with the trigger.
i dont know how i feel about the safety release button yet. right now its annoying to have to hit the buttom to lower it, i think the position of the button takes away from the ergonomics of the handle/trigger. i havent been using the pod long, but i dont think i would have had any issues accidentally releasing the thing. it would have been nice if the button could be switched to non-safety mode. i am afraid to just chop the safety button off; murphys law might come around and i may find out that its really needed.
i wish this monopod was carbon fiber. it would be really awesome if it lost some weight.
the quick release is much better than an individual lock on each leg, you dont know how nice it is until you are out there using it and really see the difference. i am never going back to anything that isnt automatic like this.
i dont know about any wieght capacity issues either. i have a nikon with the 70-200 f2.8 VR lens on it, its def a heavy combo, and there are no issues.
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