Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/04/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Does anyone have an opinion on the Bogen/Manfrotto 334B or its replacement, the 3245? This is an aluminum monopod with two twist-lock legs and a trigger-grip adjustment for the top section. I've been thinking about a monopod for occasional night/darkness use. As I am 6'3" tall (190.5 cm), and my eye level standing is about 67 inches. Subract 2.5 inches for the height of the camera eyepiece, and I need 64.5 inches of monopod. Most of the available monopods are either too short, too heavy, or too expensive. The 334B or 3245 one will just extend to my eye level with a Leica, weights just 1.1 lbs, and has the trigger adjust. Is it sturdy and rugged enough? Opinions or alternatives welcome. --Peter