Pineta Carbon Fiber Camera Monopod, Professional Camera Monopod, Camera Tripod with FEISO Release System,Stands Adapted for Mobile Phones，Stands adapted for Table Computers

I have purchased both SE aluminum and Carbon versions of this monopod. I must say, Pineta is the fastest monopod to use for photography, birding, or safari. You can make rapid changes in its height, so Pineta sits in a sweet spot when you need stable optical platform but also need to move fast to catch the action. Good job by the product design team!Interestingly SE aluminum and Carbon Fiber are both almost the same weight and size. SE aluminum does not come with FEISOL quick release plates at top and bottom. Carbon has FEISOL QR plates, but this makes it as heavy as the aluminum version.Overall machining quality of the satin-polished controls, FEISOL plates, and quality feel is fantastic.How to choose between Carbon vs Aluminum versions: Carbon version is quieter. If you photograph church, weddings, or elusive wildlife you should go for Carbon. Otherwise aluminum would do just fine for all other uses.

I loved the innovative extension method and great quality build but too heavy. If weight isn't a factor for you, go for it. If weight and portability is a factor, I'd go with something else.

This is hands down one of the best monopods I ever owned. The carbon fiber build quality makes it feel like it will last forever.Pros:- Lightweight- Sturdy- The quick height adjustment feature is God-sentCons:- I just wish it was a bit taller. However, YC Onion also sells an extension piece for it.

Is this normal? I fully tighten the ballhead at the bottom but if I place my foot on one of the legs I can still lean the monopod in any direction.

I shoot real estate amongst other things. I purchased this monopod to support my camera mounted on a DJI Gimbal system. I place the gimbal system with the camera on the monopod. I can stand in one location and shoot bracketed photos and then use the gimbal to pan the room for video, all from one location using this monopod. It handles the weight of all that equipment with no problem. I can let go of the monopod and use the feet to stabilize the camera equipment and not have the legs in the photos when using a wide-angle lens.

Love the carbon fiber build; very sturdy!The quick resizing system is best in class and SO MUCH better than unscrewing 2 or 3 collars just to raise or lower.I mount my Zhiyun Crane 4 gimbal on the monopod and pop off the tripod feet for an awesome underslung rig duo. Loving it!

If you are a professional videographer you cannot trust this product. YC Onion will not validate their warranty, when the lever stops working. Quality control on this product is awful, and their customer service is by far the worse. Do yourself a favor and do not put your trust in this brand.

Absolutely love this product, sturdy to the point I could leave a r5c with a ef70-200 unattended. Beautiful construction. A quality product here

Quality product, light, durable and most convenience!

I had seen YouTube videos that showed it's benefits but it's hard to make a judgement without handling it. It appears very well built, the locking mechanisms are heavy duty, so is the whole Monopod as feels very sturdy. I think this is helped by the legs are wider than other monopods.

Alles richtig gemacht, leicht stabil (bei Auszug zu ~90%, etwa 3-5cm weniger in der Höhe)Nur der Knopf in der Mitte zum Entriegeln stört und ist nötig. Hab ein Clip in 3 D gedruckt, um das Problem zu lösen.

Produit de très bonnes qualité. Nous revenons d'un safari en 4x4 et c'était très bien. Hauteur parfaite que l'on peut régler et très stable.Je le conseille sans hésitation.

Qualität/Ausführung: in OrdnungSchwer: jaSehr massiv - für Fotokamera zu massiv, für Videokamera eventuell okFür unsere Zwecken - war es entweder zu kurz oder zu langDas Stativ hat potenzial, muss aber verbessert werden