Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 Video Monopod


hanqiang1011

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Have any one here used this video monopod before? Heard the contact between the monopod's end and the head of the mini legs breaks easily?

All I could find online review is how good it is but having my reservations after I saw the video... Need some local reviews.
 

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Don't know who will use until it breaks but this is the only thing I would shoot with other than tripods. It's the only monopod I will use for video work, nothing beats this one.

I have 2 pieces, 1 as spare, and my first piece is still serving me fine.
 

I have worked with one and IT IS FREAKING AWESOME!

Already placed my order with CathayPhoto. Should be arriving by end of the month.
 

I have worked with one and IT IS FREAKING AWESOME!

Already placed my order with CathayPhoto. Should be arriving by end of the month.

How much is it if you don't mind me asking? And did you place a deposit?
 

How much is it if you don't mind me asking? And did you place a deposit?

I got a quote from them S$360/- plus the tripod head... Freaking worth it...

Last week someone tried to sell me at S$400/- some more... I say get from CP better
 

I got a quote from them S$360/- plus the tripod head... Freaking worth it...

Last week someone tried to sell me at S$400/- some more... I say get from CP better

FYI, 561BHDV-1 consists of the legs and head, no one can sell it separately.
 

so far the contacts for mine don't break easily for me. not sure where u hear that from
 

Two problems with this monopod:

Everyone staring at me when I carry it around. LOL!

It also looks like a weapon and the airport won't let you carry it into the plane! I am now at Hanoi airport and they forced me to check it in. Grrr....
 

joryan said:
Two problems with this monopod:

Everyone staring at me when I carry it around. LOL!

It also looks like a weapon and the airport won't let you carry it into the plane! I am now at Hanoi airport and they forced me to check it in. Grrr....

staring is normal, have gotten a few enquiries about it while in use. The airport one not only monopod certain airports/personal will want you to check in tripods even, they use the excuse "it can be used as a weapon" often.
 

How much is it if you don't mind me asking? And did you place a deposit?

CP quote me $385.00SGD. Never put deposit. Because they also dun know when the stock come. I have given my contact number. :)

hanqiang1011>>> May I know which shop quote you $360 ? I am in need of one.
 

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CP quote me $385.00SGD. Never put deposit. Because they also dun know when the stock come. I have given my contact number. :)

hanqiang1011>>> May I know which shop quote you $360 ? I am in need of one.

u order from bh around 382 sgd with shipping get it in 3 - 4 days.
 

Cathay Photo... But having someone said he was quoted S$385/- then I think what Steven quoted me should be institutional price or bulk order price since I am working in the arts academy.
 

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Two problems with this monopod:

Everyone staring at me when I carry it around. LOL!

It also looks like a weapon and the airport won't let you carry it into the plane! I am now at Hanoi airport and they forced me to check it in. Grrr....

Then just check it in loh... Unless you want your equipment come back without you yourself :D
 

FYI, 561BHDV-1 consists of the legs and head, no one can sell it separately.

Perhaps I am not as well-informed as you on these equipment...

FYI... Jimmy from CP told me that it comes with the head together thus I got the impression they are separate purchases.
 

Perhaps I am not as well-informed as you on these equipment...

FYI... Jimmy from CP told me that it comes with the head together thus I got the impression they are separate purchases.

Yupz. Jimmy quote me $385.00SGD. I always buy from him. Nice guy. CP will sell it one set of monopod with the 701 fluid head.

eleveninth>>> I will check it out. Thanks Bro.
 

Yupz. Jimmy quote me $385.00SGD. I always buy from him. Nice guy. CP will sell it one set of monopod with the 701 fluid head.

eleveninth>>> I will check it out. Thanks Bro.


could be cheaper if you share the shipping
 

I got mine from Amazon. S$370 including shipping and received in 4 days.
 

hanqiang1011 said:
Then just check it in loh... Unless you want your equipment come back without you yourself :D

I am ok with checking in but I was not prepared and there is no bag for it. I had to pay to get it wrapped at the airport. Now I have to go hunt for a carrying case. Do you use one?
 

daniyal said:
eleveninth>>> I just checked it out and did some calculations. It is going to cost me around $390.00SGD.

joryan>>> I will check it out at amazon.

Manfrotto Fluid Video Monopod W/Head 561BHDV-1 B&H Photo Video

how did you get 390? anyway try posting at members mass order section(?) see if anyone wants to lump on your purchase, then can share shipping.
 

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