Definitely a great monopod. I use regularly now for bird and wildlife photography. But would you believe I use that little table top tripod almost daily for my RUclips videos 🤙🙏
Thanks for the video. You are the only person I have seen that demonstrates the use of a video monopod with long lenses for video. I think one would suit me fine after seeing how much it stabilizes video
What an amazing review! It had everything from a complete run down of the gear, brilliant shots, so many uses of the monopod and was totally entertaining. Brilliant! I think I need to watch it again - especially for the Pole Vaulting!
I bought one of these too and agree it is an outstanding piece of kit, so well designed and Quality monopod. Great video that demonstrated a number of uses I wasn’t aware off
Saturn V monopod! Wow that's some monopod, great review Adrian and demo of this beast. Many thanks for sharing the info on this - have a great weekend :)
Great monopod, great video. You should pair it with the Wimberley MH-100 gimbal head to make full advantage of monopod shooting, the best thing I have used for birding. Where are you shooting this please?
Hi Adrian, oh yes, this looks indeed quite versatile :) I think, especially for wildlife photography it will be a big advantage for you, as you get more stabilization but stay flexible. Really cool! Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend, Christian
Thanks for watching Christian. It's a really nice bit of kit for birds and wildlife. I love it. My arms weren't hurting the next day like they used to. Have a great weekend buddy, cheers 📸🙏
We must be on the same wavelength. Last time I was interested in lens filters and you made a video about using filters and I purchased the filters you put up. Then I was just thinking about needing a monopod for the upcoming Melbourne airshow in March, plus I’m sick of holding my 200-500mm lens, and I’m taking a lot more video with my d850, and I come here to see if you’ve ever reviewed one… and wella. A monopod like this will be something I think which will last as part of the kit for over a decade. Looks amazing. Thanks for the review. Will look at purchasing in the new year. Thanks again.👍
Thanks heaps for watching Philip. This monopod would be perfect for the D850 and 200-500mm. And especially for airshows. Yes by all means when you’re ready to purchase use the link in description or comments sections and get a discount. May as well save some dollars. Cheers mate 👍🙏
I have a monopod very similar in design, the only problem I have with them is that when your subject is almost directly above you, the tilting back on the monopod can kill your back and sometimes the foot doesn't even touch the ground anymore, making the monopod useless. So I've slapped on a small ball head at the top of the monopod with the stem in the horizontal groove position (so the lens collar is pointing left instead of down), and I can tilt my camera upwards while keeping the monopod vertical. Then it's a perfect setup
That's the beauty of the quick release system of the P-424FL. If a bird is flying directly above you. you can release fast and get your shot. The monopod stays upright sitting on the tripod base in the meantime. When you're finished, dock it back into monopod.
Adrian, another great review video overall. I love your Saturn 5 analogy, its on point. I also enjoyed the pole volt bit at the end, looks like you did that in a previous life. I have Sirui P-326 that I purchased 4 years ago and I use it with my D850/200-500f5.6 kit for birding, as you stated it helps stabilization when waiting for that one bird to take flight. Cheers!
Thanks for watching Leo. I really enjoyed using this monopod. Makes life a lot easier on your arms with heavier gear. Have a great weekend buddy, cheers 📸🙏
Thanks for watching. It's pretty amazing when you extend this monopod out and the height you can get. I was pretty amazed at the vision when I played it back out on the field and how much it looked like a drone. Have a great weekend and glad you enjoyed the vid 🙏📸
Adrian, I love your channel! I have a Nikon D850 and just recently purchased a Sigma 150-600mm. I'm currently looking for a monopod. After a year, do you still recommend this monopod system?
That’s a great monopod Adrian , I brought one years back and found it more of a hindrance than helping my photography but it wasn’t anything like the Sirui🙂 Great review especially what you can do with it 👍 Those bird shots were absolutely stunning mate 👌 Cheers, Cliff
Thanks for watching Cliff. This monopod is so versatile in so many ways. It saved my arms and importantly my posture. My missus said I was standing much straighter using it. Probably cause I’m not haunched over trying to compensate for the camrra and lens weight. Have a great week mate, cheers 🍻 👍🙏
Thanks for watching. It all boils down to personal preference. I’m tall so I like the 424 better. The 325 is shorter. Either way you’re on a winner with either monopod. Very good quality gear 👍
Interesting review Adrian, not sure I've seen a monopod that has so many functions built in with one product. Particularly interested in the fact you can use the tripod leg section as a super low camera support, something I would love to use other than shooting off a bean bag. Great review mate👍
Cheers Scott. Yeah I agree much better and easier to carry than a bean bag. Plus you can adjust the angle via the ball head. Having 1.9 meter height ability also comes in handy. So many uses for this monopod. Have a great weekend mate, take care 👍🙏
Hi Adrian, excellent video as always. I have a question, though. Do you use the original collar of the 80-400mm lens to mount the monopod on or perhaps a replacement with an Arca Swiss plate embedded? I have both this lens and the 200-500mm one and from other reviews that I watched, it seems that when it comes to the original 200-500 mm lens' collar, you need a replacement with an Arca Swiss plate to make it work. Thanks!
@@florineduardirimia Thank you for your question / comment. Due to the overwhelming demand of people asking me questions, wanting free help and advice on my RUclips channel (some questions can be easily Googled) I’ve now created an online consultation service. It takes valuable time and patience to answer questions out of my busy schedule. If you’re interested in proceeding further, let me know and I can send you my rates and payment details for an online consultation 🙏
@@adrianalfordphotography definitely liking this monopod, photos are sharper (although i'm not quite dialed in yet for small birds). i agree that for now it doesn't seem like i need a head for it. this thing is huge though! i wonder if i should have gone one size smaller to make it easier to fly with.
great review Adrian. I have one question, does the VR on the lens need to turn off for photo shooting as,the monopod is so sturdy or you kept the VR on? thank you.
Thanks for watching Ambrose. I left VR on when shooting in lower shutter speeds. The monopod certainly helps eliminate any shake in the photos I got. Have a great weekend mate 📸🙏
Pole vaulting! Hahahahahah. You'll be up alongside Jimmy Rees in the comedy stakes soon. That seems a very versatile monopod. Ideal for so much. Hmmm . . .might need to update the Christmas wish list. . . . . .
Thanks for watching Denise. I love the speed you can set it up. Certainly saves your arms from breaking. 1.9 meters too! Amazing bit of gear. Have a great weekend 👍🙏
I’ve tested this. I found no discernible difference if you have it on or off when photographing stationary subjects. Moving subjects however was slightly better with VR on.
@adrianalfordphotography thanks , I've often wondered what would happen. Where did you buy this tripod from ? It looks like a very well built bit of kit 👍
@@jedman322 it’s pretty awesome I have to admit. Can vouch it’s extremely well thought out and made. The link to the monopod is at the top of the comments section and video description box. You can get 5% off your purchase if you use the code in checkout. May not be much, but at least it’s something I managed to get from Sirui for viewers of this video.
Definitely a great monopod. I use regularly now for bird and wildlife photography. But would you believe I use that little table top tripod almost daily for my RUclips videos 🤙🙏
Thanks for the video. You are the only person I have seen that demonstrates the use of a video monopod with long lenses for video. I think one would suit me fine after seeing how much it stabilizes video
What an amazing review! It had everything from a complete run down of the gear, brilliant shots, so many uses of the monopod and was totally entertaining. Brilliant! I think I need to watch it again - especially for the Pole Vaulting!
Glad you enjoyed the vid. Enjoy your weekend 🙏
Detailed and extremely useful review with great sample footage. Helped me immensely to finally decide to get a monopod.
No worries. Glad you enjoyed the video, cheers 🙏
I bought one of these too and agree it is an outstanding piece of kit, so well designed and Quality monopod. Great video that demonstrated a number of uses I wasn’t aware off
Thanks for watching 🙏
Saturn V monopod! Wow that's some monopod, great review Adrian and demo of this beast. Many thanks for sharing the info on this - have a great weekend :)
Thanks for watching Shaun, Cheers mate. Have a great weekend 📸🙏
Great monopod, great video. You should pair it with the Wimberley MH-100 gimbal head to make full advantage of monopod shooting, the best thing I have used for birding. Where are you shooting this please?
Hi Adrian, oh yes, this looks indeed quite versatile :) I think, especially for wildlife photography it will be a big advantage for you, as you get more stabilization but stay flexible. Really cool!
Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend,
Christian
Thanks for watching Christian. It's a really nice bit of kit for birds and wildlife. I love it. My arms weren't hurting the next day like they used to. Have a great weekend buddy, cheers 📸🙏
We must be on the same wavelength. Last time I was interested in lens filters and you made a video about using filters and I purchased the filters you put up. Then I was just thinking about needing a monopod for the upcoming Melbourne airshow in March, plus I’m sick of holding my 200-500mm lens, and I’m taking a lot more video with my d850, and I come here to see if you’ve ever reviewed one… and wella. A monopod like this will be something I think which will last as part of the kit for over a decade. Looks amazing. Thanks for the review. Will look at purchasing in the new year. Thanks again.👍
Thanks heaps for watching Philip. This monopod would be perfect for the D850 and 200-500mm. And especially for airshows. Yes by all means when you’re ready to purchase use the link in description or comments sections and get a discount. May as well save some dollars. Cheers mate 👍🙏
I have a monopod very similar in design, the only problem I have with them is that when your subject is almost directly above you, the tilting back on the monopod can kill your back and sometimes the foot doesn't even touch the ground anymore, making the monopod useless. So I've slapped on a small ball head at the top of the monopod with the stem in the horizontal groove position (so the lens collar is pointing left instead of down), and I can tilt my camera upwards while keeping the monopod vertical. Then it's a perfect setup
That's the beauty of the quick release system of the P-424FL. If a bird is flying directly above you. you can release fast and get your shot. The monopod stays upright sitting on the tripod base in the meantime. When you're finished, dock it back into monopod.
I have a sirui L20 tilt head on mine. It works a treat.
Adrian, another great review video overall. I love your Saturn 5 analogy, its on point. I also enjoyed the pole volt bit at the end, looks like you did that in a previous life. I have Sirui P-326 that I purchased 4 years ago and I use it with my D850/200-500f5.6 kit for birding, as you stated it helps stabilization when waiting for that one bird to take flight. Cheers!
Thanks for watching Leo. I really enjoyed using this monopod. Makes life a lot easier on your arms with heavier gear. Have a great weekend buddy, cheers 📸🙏
Got to try this one out on an event shoot - great for videographers as well!
Yeah I was very impressed with it. Thanks for watching 🤙🙏
Hey Adrian, I learn something new everyday and today I learned about another use for a Monopod. Cool idea simulating a drone shot.
Thanks for watching. It's pretty amazing when you extend this monopod out and the height you can get. I was pretty amazed at the vision when I played it back out on the field and how much it looked like a drone. Have a great weekend and glad you enjoyed the vid 🙏📸
I have one. It really is an amazing piece of kit. Thoroughly recomended.
Thanks for watching. Yes, I love this monopod.
Looks like a really nice and feature-filled monopod, Adrian. You did a nice job and I loved the Saturn V comparison. :)
Thanks Phil!
Thanks Adriana. I see this as a good sports monopod.
Thanks for watching. It is indeed very well made.
Thanks! Very helpful to get me started with my new monopod.
Great review mate. Awesome accesory it looks like, super versatile!
Thanks Peter. Yes very versatile. Have a good one 📸🙏
Adrian, I love your channel! I have a Nikon D850 and just recently purchased a Sigma 150-600mm. I'm currently looking for a monopod. After a year, do you still recommend this monopod system?
@@dianneandres3770 many thanks for watching. Yes it is still my choice of monopod that I use regularly 🙏
That’s a great monopod Adrian , I brought one years back and found it more of a hindrance than helping my photography but it wasn’t anything like the Sirui🙂 Great review especially what you can do with it 👍 Those bird shots were absolutely stunning mate 👌 Cheers, Cliff
Thanks for watching Cliff. This monopod is so versatile in so many ways. It saved my arms and importantly my posture. My missus said I was standing much straighter using it. Probably cause I’m not haunched over trying to compensate for the camrra and lens weight. Have a great week mate, cheers 🍻 👍🙏
Great review! Thanks for taking the time to make the video. How does this stack up to the P-325?
Thanks for watching. It all boils down to personal preference. I’m tall so I like the 424 better. The 325 is shorter. Either way you’re on a winner with either monopod. Very good quality gear 👍
Interesting review Adrian, not sure I've seen a monopod that has so many functions built in with one product. Particularly interested in the fact you can use the tripod leg section as a super low camera support, something I would love to use other than shooting off a bean bag. Great review mate👍
Cheers Scott. Yeah I agree much better and easier to carry than a bean bag. Plus you can adjust the angle via the ball head. Having 1.9 meter height ability also comes in handy. So many uses for this monopod. Have a great weekend mate, take care 👍🙏
Hi Adrian, excellent video as always. I have a question, though. Do you use the original collar of the 80-400mm lens to mount the monopod on or perhaps a replacement with an Arca Swiss plate embedded? I have both this lens and the 200-500mm one and from other reviews that I watched, it seems that when it comes to the original 200-500 mm lens' collar, you need a replacement with an Arca Swiss plate to make it work. Thanks!
@@florineduardirimia Thank you for your question / comment. Due to the overwhelming demand of people asking me questions, wanting free help and advice on my RUclips channel (some questions can be easily Googled) I’ve now created an online consultation service. It takes valuable time and patience to answer questions out of my busy schedule. If you’re interested in proceeding further, let me know and I can send you my rates and payment details for an online consultation 🙏
great review, seems like a solid product. did you end up putting a head on this or directly mounted your lens foot to it? thanks!
Thanks for watching. I found I didn’t need another head because of the tilt base. Works good enough for what I do
@@adrianalfordphotography definitely liking this monopod, photos are sharper (although i'm not quite dialed in yet for small birds). i agree that for now it doesn't seem like i need a head for it. this thing is huge though! i wonder if i should have gone one size smaller to make it easier to fly with.
great review Adrian. I have one question, does the VR on the lens need to turn off for photo shooting as,the monopod is so sturdy or you kept the VR on? thank you.
Thanks for watching Ambrose. I left VR on when shooting in lower shutter speeds. The monopod certainly helps eliminate any shake in the photos I got. Have a great weekend mate 📸🙏
@@adrianalfordphotography thanks Adrian, have a great Sunday.
Nice info. Im debating this or the ifootage cobra 3 carbin fiber
Thanks. That was a great review.
Cool vid man. Do like the features. Will check the links thanks.
Thanks for watching. Pretty amazing bit of gear. Had fun with it this day of the review. Have a great weekend 📸🙏
Pole vaulting! Hahahahahah. You'll be up alongside Jimmy Rees in the comedy stakes soon. That seems a very versatile monopod. Ideal for so much. Hmmm . . .might need to update the Christmas wish list. . . . . .
Thanks for watching Denise. I love the speed you can set it up. Certainly saves your arms from breaking. 1.9 meters too! Amazing bit of gear. Have a great weekend 👍🙏
Thanks for that :)
What is the monopod length collapsed without the base attachment leg?
60cm
I am looking to buy this tripod to use with my iPhone 15pro max, I have it on a Neewer IPhone cage.
Hello i have monopad very similar design of what you have cool
Thanks for watching 🙏
Do people just at the battery pack at the top?
No idea what you mean?
Very nice sharing stay blessed and stay connected 💖💝🎁🎁🎁
Thanks
Do you turn the vr off or leave it on with a mono pod?
I’ve tested this. I found no discernible difference if you have it on or off when photographing stationary subjects. Moving subjects however was slightly better with VR on.
@adrianalfordphotography thanks , I've often wondered what would happen.
Where did you buy this tripod from ?
It looks like a very well built bit of kit
👍
@@jedman322 it’s pretty awesome I have to admit. Can vouch it’s extremely well thought out and made. The link to the monopod is at the top of the comments section and video description box. You can get 5% off your purchase if you use the code in checkout. May not be much, but at least it’s something I managed to get from Sirui for viewers of this video.
@@adrianalfordphotography awesome! Thanks for the great review 👍