IFOOTAGE 71" Carbon Fiber Monopod Cobra 3 C180F, Camera Monopod Lightweight for Travel, Professional Video Monopod with Tripod Base, Max Load 10KG

Great Mono Pod, took it to me to Laguna Seca for the Indy Race and it worked as should and was very light. Improved my panning shots. Highly recommend Note: I did not use the included tripod base as it was heavy(as it should be) but used it at home and it worked well

Wow! What a great monopod! Super well designed and built, lots of adjustments, very tall to very small, and quite sturdy yet lightweight for what it does. If you just need support for your big rig, not a tripod, this works out quite well. I spent 7 hours at an airshow with a Nikon SLR fitted and Nikon 200-500mm lens and sitting on a Wimberley monopod gimbal and this monopod without any fatigue. I highly recommend it.I am not a pro, just an old amateur photographer.

First, the awesome. Highest quality and construction. Foot can be easily detached to make a simple monopod. Not only that, but the foot has a built in ball head so it can be tilted and leveled as needed. 2 sections expand to provide the perfect hight (I'm 5'8"). Great looking. Has a wrist strap to use as a walking stick. Important to know is that the quick release plate at the top is sturdy and works perfectly but is completely non-standard on the monopod side. On the other side, it has a 1/4" and 3/8" screw and must be screwed onto the camera (or whatever). Once screwed on, the camera can't be put onto a standard Arca Swiss clamp anymore. The obvious solution is to screw the non-standard quick release plate onto a small ball head. That, you'll have to have as none is included. Other than that, I highly recommend this monopod.

I absolutely love this monopod! It is quick to set-up with the quick release fittings for the camera and the bottom of the pole. You do need a head for adjusting angle shots and if you use the tilt function. It is very sturdy. Much more than I expected. I can't wait to take it on my trip later this year.

First off, the monopod works as advertised. It is solid, matches everything I have seen on YouTube and the description on the manufacturers website. It is a bit on the heavy side. Not that big of a con if you're only carrying the monopod.The feet are sturdy and I like the way they audibly lock into place. The pivot ball on the bottom allows for a nice range of movements and has decent friction adjustability so it's not super loose or hard locked in place. The quick release is something new for me. I really like the thought process that went into this, sometimes you need to do things quickly, and that qr will come in handy.Typically I shoot marching band photos for my son's high school band. I have been free handing for while, and I have worsening shoulder issues and this will help me with that.So now for the double stickers. This is how it came out of the box, I did call the manufacturer and confirmed it is indeed a Cobra 3. Why it shipped with double stickers is a mystery. I don't like shady nonsense when it comes to my hard earned money.

Edit: Got a replacement base and it works great! Seems to be a common issue.WOW. This is my first iFootage product, I've been eyeing it and my mom finally got it for me for Christmas. It is extremely good quality, and it VERY securely supports the weight of my Sony A7iii at a decent height. I really needed this for a shoot I'm doing in a few days, but there's just one thing that makes it unusable for me and I'll probably have to get a different version or buy something else instead. For whatever reason the foot pedal mechanism does not lock. It was locked when I got it and I tested it fine, but after unlocking it it will not go back to center. I imagine I am either doing something wrong or my unit is defective, but regardless I won't be able to use it for my big shoot unfortunately. Glad I tested it before committing to purchasing the K5S fluid head as well.

I had a monopod that I have traveled with extensively but really did not use as much as I should, just did not enjoy using it. Seemed more of a hinderance than a benefit. I picked it up recently to go take some shots and noticed the lower leg section was bent. Decide to replace it and after A LOT of research landed on the Cobra 3. Added a Leofoto pan and tilt head to it and the difference is mind boggling! It makes shooting so much easier and is absolutely a joy to use. Little pricey but worth every penny! Can't wait to use my monopod now instead of dreading it. The pedal lock adds an entirely new dimension to shooting.

Well built, solid base. Detachable base should be useful for macro