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Benro Adventure 4 Series Aluminum Monopod MAD49A Price History
Price History for Benro Adventure 4 Series Aluminum Monopod (MAD49A)
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Benro Adventure 4 Series Aluminum Monopod MAD49A Description
The Adventure Series 4 Aluminum Monopod combines classic design with advanced materials and incorporates flip lever locks for easy opening and closing.
The 5 section aluminum tubes extends to a maximum height of 75.2″ and weighs only 1.85 lbs., but can support 39.7 lbs.
Features a mounting plate with a reversible 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threaded mount for attaching a video head or directly to the camera.
Ideal for location shooting or for studio use.
Limited 3-Year Warranty (Extended to 5-Years with Online Registration).
Benro Adventure 4 Series Aluminum Monopod MAD49A Specification
Specification: Benro Adventure 4 Series Aluminum Monopod MAD49A
Product Dimensions
1 x 3.3 x 21.3 inches
Item Weight (pounds)
1.85
ASIN
B00YEUC9QU
Item model number
MAD49A
Date First Available
June 1, 2015
Item Weight (Kilograms)
0.84
Weight Limit (Pounds)
39.7
Model Name
Benro Adventure 4 Series
Maximum Height (Inches)
75.2
Tripod Head Type
other
Minimum Height (Inches)
21.25
Leg Diameter (millimeters)
25.2
Number of leg sections
5
Folded Size
21.3
Manufacturer
MacGroup
Global Trade Identification Number
06931747334766
Benro Adventure 4 Series Aluminum Monopod MAD49A Reviews (9)
9 reviews for Benro Adventure 4 Series Aluminum Monopod MAD49A
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Robert Albrecht –
Benro, der Name spricht für sich. Ich hatte zig Jahre das Carbon Modell, bevor es verloren ging. Die Alu Variante scheint etwas leichter zu sein. Der Klickverschluß der Elemente gefällt mir besser, als der Drehverschluss des alten Einbeinstatives. Ansonsten mein Ersteindruck: Benro Qualität.
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Jeffrey Silva –
This is a review of the Benro Adventure 4 Series Carbon Fiber Monopod (MAD49C). (Amazon has a confusing mix of reviews under this style name/number. It’s offered in several options (aluminum, with & without heads, several leg configurations…). So: this review is of the 4 section carbon fiber Benro monopod — without a head. I own 3 full size Benro carbon tripods, 2 “Travel Angel” tri’s –one aluminum, one carbon, and several heads. The first tri I bought — a twist leg version — crashed after about 6 years of relatively tender use. Boo. Customer support said the bad leg couldn’t be fixed, & sent it back. I fixed it, but relegated it to low use (spotting scope support). The other tri’s have been fine so far — though all are flip-lock style. Fitted with a Benro B-1 head this monopod is lovely for birding — it supports my D810 w/Tamron 150-600 lens without a quiver. If feels incredibly solid, and if you’re looking for the absolute lightest weight you should look elsewhere. But that solidity gives me confidence in mounting a big camera and big lens. Quick to deploy, solid in set up, lightweight & sturdy for the support it delivers. What’s not to love? It is a monopod — so it doesn’t have the solid, three-legged support of a tripod. But it sets up far quicker and, if you can steady your side-to-side motion, it’s almost as good. Critically, I get better bird shots because the monopod is simpler to set up than a tripod. Any brand’s monopod would offer that, usually, but it’s difficult to beat Benro’s quality and pricing. This is a great monopod at a great price.
Additional, March 21,2024 My original Benro MAD49C was lost/stolen from an Air France flight at Chas. de Gaulle Airport in 2023. I replaced it first among all my lost items. Shooting birds in Florida this month, I’d double down on my original review. Solid, solid, solid.
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Jaime Fer –
La opción del modelo MAD49A, es tambien el modelo MAD38A. Estoy teniendo muchos problemas con el vendedor para la devolución. Tengan cuidado si van a comprar algo.
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Roaming Engineer –
I use it with a 3-Pod pistol grip with the grip pointed forward. It holds a longs lens assembly with ease and allows you to adjust while supporting the lens. It’s a pretty heavy duty rig but if you use it a lot it requires a lot of tightening. It has o-rings at each of the leg joints. I figured out pretty quickly that if you forget your 7mm socket wrench you can roll the o-rings up to act as lock rings. Some instructions on adjustment would have been nice but it seems you can just keep tightening the nuts and it keeps working. It slows you down if you walking down the trail and stumble across a perfect photo op. Once you are set up it helps with image stabilization on long shots allowing you to run at lower shutter speeds. It also takes the load off your arms and shoulders if your are waiting around for nature to happen. It is also short enough to fit in most suitcases even with the pistol grip attached.
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David H. Obelcz –
This review is for the 4 Series Aluminum Monopod (PN MAD49A).
Bang for the buck, this is really hard to beat. The first thing I checked was if this would fit in a domestic airline approved hard sided carry on bag. Yes, you will have to go diagonally to make it work but it does fit. Based on that immediate observation the gritches some people have about being a bit too long when folded is likely not an issue for most.
The monopod is very well built, with a wrist strap that is comfortable and similar to a ski pole. The included single ball mount rubber foot can be removed, but I found it was a challenge. I ended up having to put the last segment into a padded vice grip to keep it from rotating to remove the 3/8 attachment. Once removed, because of the ability to hold weight you have some options.
Not only can you add a 3-foot pedestal for increased stability for longer settings or shooting video, but if you have a heavy duty tripod you can mount the monopod to the tripod, giving you increased height for specialized shots. I have attached my Moza Air 2 to the top of the monopod and then when extended used it as a crane to get shots that would be otherwise impossible.
The quality is excellent, I have no question this will last for years with heavy use. Some will find it on the heavier side, and you can go carbon fiber to cut the weight in half (and double-ish the price). If you move quickly at photo shoots, shoot video, or are going to be in tight situations, this is an outstanding piece to add to your kit.
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★★★★★
Aderson Sartori –
Estou satisfeito.
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Dickie Bird –
It’s of a very good quality made from carbon fibre and magnesium making it Light weight but very sturdy, I bought it purely for my binoculars for star gazing, the pad on the bottom is quite large giving it more stability from moving side to side and sliding forward when I am at an angle, you can adjust the leg clips but the factory setting seem fine for now, carbon fiber is very strong but easy to crush so be careful and mindful, basically use your head. I have one gripe at the price point I would have liked a storage bag doubling as a carry so you can sling it over your shoulder till needed apart from that all is good and I would highly recommend this monopod
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Danielle –
Je recommande! J’aime tout de ce monopod, son pied, sa hauteur, son fonctionnement. Il répond à 100% à mes attentes. J’ai monté une rotule sur la vis, ce qui le rend un peu lourd mais ça ne me dérange pas.
J’ai essayé 2 autres modèles plus bas de gamme et j’étais toujours déçue… (P.S J’ai détesté le mécanisme twist lock) Mes attentes étaient élevées! Alors, j’espérais que ce modèle serait meilleur. Et Oui!!! Il est parfait.
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DaveGreensboro –
I have the Adventure 2 Benro Aluminum Tripod with the B2 ball head, and it is stable, strong and light enough to carry around. Now I have purchased the Adventure 4 Benro Aluminum Monopod and use the Beike ball head with the swivel motion locked down. This momopod is about an inch and a half in diameter – way heftier than I expected. I am 6′ tall, and it goes way taller than I would ever use, so I will do like they say, and not open each section to it’s full extension. This is like a club! And can be used in self defense if chased by a dog or get in a scrape while taking photos… Worth every penny. I like the swivel foot also. It appears dampened in motion a bit, so it is not wobbley at all. Wonderful Monopod! Over-engineered is a word that comes to mind. Buy one.
Additional note after 2 months: This has by far been the most beneficial purchase to my photographic hobby. I’ve been using it with a Nikon D300 with Battery Pack and Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 with built in tripod mount. I’ve got to be approaching 10 lbs with that gear, but it balances well on this Benro Adventure 4 monopod. It is a beast, and steady, rock solid. It helps hold the weight of the setup I have, so there is no weight on my arms as I am taking pictures. It helps to be able to carry this weight as I’m waiting around taking local wildlife photos. This is the best $65 I’ve ever spent on photo gear!
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Robert Albrecht –
Benro, der Name spricht für sich. Ich hatte zig Jahre das Carbon Modell, bevor es verloren ging. Die Alu Variante scheint etwas leichter zu sein. Der Klickverschluß der Elemente gefällt mir besser, als der Drehverschluss des alten Einbeinstatives. Ansonsten mein Ersteindruck: Benro Qualität.
Jeffrey Silva –
This is a review of the Benro Adventure 4 Series Carbon Fiber Monopod (MAD49C). (Amazon has a confusing mix of reviews under this style name/number. It’s offered in several options (aluminum, with & without heads, several leg configurations…).
So: this review is of the 4 section carbon fiber Benro monopod — without a head. I own 3 full size Benro carbon tripods, 2 “Travel Angel” tri’s –one aluminum, one carbon, and several heads. The first tri I bought — a twist leg version — crashed after about 6 years of relatively tender use. Boo. Customer support said the bad leg couldn’t be fixed, & sent it back. I fixed it, but relegated it to low use (spotting scope support). The other tri’s have been fine so far — though all are flip-lock style.
Fitted with a Benro B-1 head this monopod is lovely for birding — it supports my D810 w/Tamron 150-600 lens without a quiver. If feels incredibly solid, and if you’re looking for the absolute lightest weight you should look elsewhere. But that solidity gives me confidence in mounting a big camera and big lens. Quick to deploy, solid in set up, lightweight & sturdy for the support it delivers. What’s not to love? It is a monopod — so it doesn’t have the solid, three-legged support of a tripod. But it sets up far quicker and, if you can steady your side-to-side motion, it’s almost as good. Critically, I get better bird shots because the monopod is simpler to set up than a tripod. Any brand’s monopod would offer that, usually, but it’s difficult to beat Benro’s quality and pricing. This is a great monopod at a great price.
Additional, March 21,2024
My original Benro MAD49C was lost/stolen from an Air France flight at Chas. de Gaulle Airport in 2023. I replaced it first among all my lost items. Shooting birds in Florida this month, I’d double down on my original review. Solid, solid, solid.
Jaime Fer –
La opción del modelo MAD49A, es tambien el modelo MAD38A. Estoy teniendo muchos problemas con el vendedor para la devolución. Tengan cuidado si van a comprar algo.
Roaming Engineer –
I use it with a 3-Pod pistol grip with the grip pointed forward. It holds a longs lens assembly with ease and allows you to adjust while supporting the lens. It’s a pretty heavy duty rig but if you use it a lot it requires a lot of tightening. It has o-rings at each of the leg joints. I figured out pretty quickly that if you forget your 7mm socket wrench you can roll the o-rings up to act as lock rings. Some instructions on adjustment would have been nice but it seems you can just keep tightening the nuts and it keeps working. It slows you down if you walking down the trail and stumble across a perfect photo op.
Once you are set up it helps with image stabilization on long shots allowing you to run at lower shutter speeds. It also takes the load off your arms and shoulders if your are waiting around for nature to happen. It is also short enough to fit in most suitcases even with the pistol grip attached.
David H. Obelcz –
This review is for the 4 Series Aluminum Monopod (PN MAD49A).
Bang for the buck, this is really hard to beat. The first thing I checked was if this would fit in a domestic airline approved hard sided carry on bag. Yes, you will have to go diagonally to make it work but it does fit. Based on that immediate observation the gritches some people have about being a bit too long when folded is likely not an issue for most.
The monopod is very well built, with a wrist strap that is comfortable and similar to a ski pole. The included single ball mount rubber foot can be removed, but I found it was a challenge. I ended up having to put the last segment into a padded vice grip to keep it from rotating to remove the 3/8 attachment. Once removed, because of the ability to hold weight you have some options.
Not only can you add a 3-foot pedestal for increased stability for longer settings or shooting video, but if you have a heavy duty tripod you can mount the monopod to the tripod, giving you increased height for specialized shots. I have attached my Moza Air 2 to the top of the monopod and then when extended used it as a crane to get shots that would be otherwise impossible.
The quality is excellent, I have no question this will last for years with heavy use. Some will find it on the heavier side, and you can go carbon fiber to cut the weight in half (and double-ish the price). If you move quickly at photo shoots, shoot video, or are going to be in tight situations, this is an outstanding piece to add to your kit.
Aderson Sartori –
Estou satisfeito.
Dickie Bird –
It’s of a very good quality made from carbon fibre and magnesium making it Light weight but very sturdy, I bought it purely for my binoculars for star gazing, the pad on the bottom is quite large giving it more stability from moving side to side and sliding forward when I am at an angle, you can adjust the leg clips but the factory setting seem fine for now, carbon fiber is very strong but easy to crush so be careful and mindful, basically use your head. I have one gripe at the price point I would have liked a storage bag doubling as a carry so you can sling it over your shoulder till needed apart from that all is good and I would highly recommend this monopod
Danielle –
Je recommande! J’aime tout de ce monopod, son pied, sa hauteur, son fonctionnement. Il répond à 100% à mes attentes. J’ai monté une rotule sur la vis, ce qui le rend un peu lourd mais ça ne me dérange pas.
J’ai essayé 2 autres modèles plus bas de gamme et j’étais toujours déçue… (P.S J’ai détesté le mécanisme twist lock) Mes attentes étaient élevées! Alors, j’espérais que ce modèle serait meilleur. Et Oui!!! Il est parfait.
DaveGreensboro –
I have the Adventure 2 Benro Aluminum Tripod with the B2 ball head, and it is stable, strong and light enough to carry around. Now I have purchased the Adventure 4 Benro Aluminum Monopod and use the Beike ball head with the swivel motion locked down. This momopod is about an inch and a half in diameter – way heftier than I expected. I am 6′ tall, and it goes way taller than I would ever use, so I will do like they say, and not open each section to it’s full extension. This is like a club! And can be used in self defense if chased by a dog or get in a scrape while taking photos… Worth every penny. I like the swivel foot also. It appears dampened in motion a bit, so it is not wobbley at all. Wonderful Monopod! Over-engineered is a word that comes to mind. Buy one.
Additional note after 2 months: This has by far been the most beneficial purchase to my photographic hobby. I’ve been using it with a Nikon D300 with Battery Pack and Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 with built in tripod mount. I’ve got to be approaching 10 lbs with that gear, but it balances well on this Benro Adventure 4 monopod. It is a beast, and steady, rock solid. It helps hold the weight of the setup I have, so there is no weight on my arms as I am taking pictures. It helps to be able to carry this weight as I’m waiting around taking local wildlife photos. This is the best $65 I’ve ever spent on photo gear!