Benro Aluminum Flip-Lock Monopod A48FD, Black
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Benro Aluminum Flip-Lock Monopod A48FD, Black
$99.95
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| Highest Price | $99.95 | October 12, 2024 |
| Lowest Price | $99.95 | October 12, 2024 |
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Benro Aluminum Flip-Lock Monopod A48FD, Black Description
- The Series 4 Aluminum Monopod with 3-leg Locking Base combines classic design with advanced materials and incorporates mobility and stability to your monopod.
- Features a mounting plate with a reversible 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threaded mount for attaching a video head directly to the camera.
- Limited 3-Year Warranty (Extended to 5-Years with Online Registration).
Benro Aluminum Flip-Lock Monopod A48FD, Black Specification
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Benro Aluminum Flip-Lock Monopod A48FD, Black Reviews (9)
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Luke –
Benro has improved on Manfrotto’s version of a supported monopod with the A48FDS6. It’s a little weird to get used to at first and I didn’t fully understand an issue I was having with it until I contacted Benro technical support, but more about that, shortly.
The monopod itself is a trifle on the heavy side, but for the money, well worth it. If it was made out of carbon fibre, it would likely cost a great deal more. It has solid snap locks for each section and it’s a fast adjustment. The quality seems good, but while I don’t use this thing every day, I can well imagine that the section locks will loosen up (they do on every tripod/monopod I’ve ever owned), but Benro supplied Allen keys in that event. I also like it that the top section is covered in a comfortable foam, making it easy to hold.
Too, the S6 head is surprisingly well engineered for a relatively inexpensive fluid head. It’s got decent drag adjustment (not quite as sophisticated as a high-end head) and I’ve found that it makes for smooth run-and-gun style shooting. The quick-release plate snugging screw is quite close to the top of the head, so adjusting it when you have a camera with a wide base, requires a bit of patience and practice. But the screw has a ratcheting design, so it’s simple to pull it away from the head body, reposition it, and tighten or loosen it.
But the reason the A48FDS6 did not win five stars from me is due to the design of the monopod’s base. The three leg mechanism can be locked in place or loosened with a red thumbscrew, so you can swivel the monopod on its base or lock it in a particular orientation. Locking it down is great, because it’s quite stable and it will stand on its own (THOUGH I RECOMMEND THAT YOU NOT WALK AWAY FROM IT OR AT LEAST BAG IT!). But, when you lock the feet so that the monopod does not swivel and accidentally try to pan the head while it’s locked, the base will start to UNSCREW from the base of the monopod! NOT GOOD!
So, I called Benro support and they told me that the only thing I could do was use Locktight on the threads of the three-legged base. This is not a perfect solution. If I ever wanted to use it without the three legs (they supple a screw-in cap with a rubber foot for the base of the monopod), I would have to wrench the thing apart and then re-Locktight it back together, again. I have no plans to use it with just a single leg, so I’m going to use Locktight, but it’s not the best design.
All told, this is a good monopod and I recommend it to anyone needing a stable, if relatively heavy, camera support for run-and-gun style shooting… weddings, market research, sports, etc.
LNMRosen –
I love the video head on the Benro pods, but this monopod was not as compact as I would have liked to carry in a side pocket in my camera bag when air traveling. Also, I couldn’t find a good way to keep everything steady for video use.
Francesca Parrini –
En complément du monopode et longue, lourde focale, permet de stabiliser et d’assurer la prise de vue en mettant un pied sur l’un des tripodes 😉
Diego Biancani –
Estos sorprendido por la calidad del monopie; no le pide nada al Manfrotto. La altura que alcanza lo hace muy versátil y el diámetro de los tubos hacen que se sienta robusto. Yo lo he probado con cabezales de vídeo y foto quedando muy satisfecho. Me hubiera gustado que está versión incluyera la bolsa para transportarlo, pero parece que solo viene incluída en el monopie que trae el cabezal de vídeo. Muy ligero y portátil (yo lo llevo en mi mochila Lowepro sin problema). Si lo van a usar para foto, recomiendo que compren un cabezal de bola (ball head) para facilitar el emplazamiento del equipo.
Bochat –
Ottima costruzione che lo rende solido e srabile. La testa video S6 è molto fluida, leggermente troppo frizionata sul Pan, senza possibilità di regolazione. L’asse del tilt invece è completamente regolabile sia per quanto riguarda la fluidità che per il controbilanciamento. Non ho dato 5 stelle per il peso che è un po elevato.
Michael B. Cowan –
Buon prodotto ad un prezzo onesto. Ho utilizzatonina testa video manfrotto che già possedevo, insieme fanno un buon lavoro. Soddisfatta
Cliente de Amazon –
Great mobile bit of kit. Ideal for wedding videoography
Kenneth V. –
I really like this product. needed a tiny spray of WD40 to lube the bottom ball joint And i do find myself having to tighten the screws for the flip lock sections. I use a nikon d800 with heavy lenses so this may be why. I shoot weddings so i use this for many hours at a time and it really helps stabilize my video shots. great for panning and the head works quite well for up and down pans. The 3 legs seem to be holding up well so far… i will update this after 50+ weddings this year. Also.. I have used the Manfrotto version and I cant see much difference besides the feet being wider than the Manfrotto feet. Also.. i use a giottos quick release plate system on top of the stock plate that benro supplies. This is just so all of my units have the same plate (tripod, monopod, glidecam, and slider)
Pros: easy flip lock sections with nice video head. Sturdy. Great for dslr video
Cons: My only complaint is that the bolts for the flip locks begin to loosen just a bit after long use. But tightening with a multitool keeps them tight for a while.
I would recommend this to someone who is looking for a less expensive version of the equivalent manfrotto monopod. Some other Guys at my studio use the manfrottos regularly and they were impressed with my Benro.
**Update** With over 100 weddings and 1 year of heavy use now with this monopod setup… I am impressed with the durability. I have found d that the Manfrotto has a smoother pan left and right due to the extra pan section ( besides the ball and socket ) on the bottom by the feet that this benro model lacks. I find its not as firm of a pan and rotation than the manfrotto, but it certainly holds its own. Are there Times I wish I had the manfrotto instead? Can’t deny that, but overall I am happy with the product and don’t see any sense of getting rid of my benro to get a manfrotto instead.
LNMRosen –
Benro Aluminum 3-Series Flip-Lock Video Monopod Kit is everything I had hoped for. It is sturdy and light weight. It is built solid and well finished. Everything works as it should and it is very versatile. It is a great tool for shooting video with my DSLR. I will be using it for shooting real estate videos.
I love my old Benro Tripod that I purchased a number of years ago. I use it on every real estate photo shoot and it has held up very well. I feel confident the new Benro Monopod will serve me equally as well.
My only concern was the quick release that came with the S2 Video Head. It doesn’t work with my Manfrotto quick release system. I use the Manfrotto 323 RC2 System Quick Release on all of my equipment and didn’t want to have two different quick release systems going on at the same time.
Luckily, I had purchased an adapter from Amazon a couple of years ago that resolved that problem. The adapter is still available on Amazon. Here is the link to the adapter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0111WY222/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It also requires a longer 1/4-20 screw then what is included in the Benro quick release plate. You will need to switch the screw if you want to make the same change that I did. Here is the link the the longer quick release plate screw from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Release-Flathead-Stainless-Manfrotto-Sachtler/dp/B00D97FMOU/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=Standard%2B1%2F4%22-20%2BSlotted%2BScrew%2B15mm%2Blong&qid=1630246531&s=electronics&sr=1-6&th=1
See the Photos I have included in this review. It will show you how the Manfrotto quick release is attached to the Benro quick release plate.