BENRO SupaDupa Pro Carbon Monopod - A clever stick for heavy lens and gear setup - RED35 Review

I rarely review monopod, but I do use them from time to time, whenever I need a larger and heavier setup. They are useful not only for photography but for video, especially if you want to film for an extended period and want mobility at the same time. So Benro has come up with a new design for monopod users, is it worth it? #microfourthirds #olympus #Photography

*** Contents of this video ***

0:00 - Video Start
0:26 - Video Introduction
1:29 - Why Monopod?
2:31 - Build Quality
3:05 - Specifications
4:28 - Features
7:46 - Conclusion
10:06 - Outtro

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[andrear]

The weather sealing is a bonus on its own. Thanks for reviewing such product

[gonzdav]

Have had mine for only a short time but am very impressed with the quality of materials and workmanship. The options available to you through its innovative features and included accessories certainly adds value. And I'm 5'8" so it just about right sized for me. However, once in a while I do wish it offered more height.

[RTFM]

Looks like a great piece of kit. Thanks for showing us 👍

[ggpaghi]

I already own the Manfrotto monopod, but lately I rarely use it. Since you "made" me buying 3leggedthing tripod, I detach one of the legs and make a monopod out of that for when I go around the streets. However, the Albert2 is so high that I can carry the whole tripod anywhere I go. Thank you for your great reviews as ever.

[michaelkettleson]

This appears to be the ultimate monopod, at first I simply thought it was a pod with a integrated tilt head but you demonstrated that it is a ball head. I use a ball head on a monopod with the clamps untightened to get ultra smooth panning for motorsport, I can maintain the camera level in all directions whilst panning over a 110 degree arc, whilst the monopod is tilted from leaning over from the right to the left or vice versa and the foot also rotates when panning, The height is the only problem my current monopod is 1850mm high useful for when you are standing on a hill, It's 100 grams lighter than my carbon monopod with a ball head fitted. I think I will be very interested in one of these.

[sginfdfw]

I have the MSDPL46C monopod paired with Benro's GH2 gimbal head. It is an excellent combo for birding, sports, and motorsport photography. I can't believe I didn't order it sooner.

[artkornienko]

Can the levelling head be removed from the monopod and used on a tripod? Is the clamp affixed to the levelling head or can it be removed and installed on the monopod without the levelling head?

[_SYDNA_]

Thanks for the review. I'm not sure this will be a problem for your average six-footer. Leaning forward a bit, as one does when shooting, a six-footer would probably find that the top of this monopod meets them close to their eye-level (which is 4 inches lower than your height). Add the 4 inches or so from lens foot to eye-level -- more if you're shooting horizontally/landscape -- and I think this camera will have a few of inches to spare for your average six-footer. I haven't bought it yet, but that's my guess.

[terrywbreedlove]

Currently looking for a monopod for birding and wildlife. Does the IBIS and lens IS work when on a monopod ? I shoot stills and video of animals with EM1X 300mm F4 and 40-150mm F2.8. Oops i see this monopod is too short for me anyway.

[nitrmmedia]

Nice review. Considering this as a motorsport monopod. I am however 6’. Is it really gonna be that much pain it isn’t taller? I have back problems. But I really don’t want to miss out on the features this one has over the taller one.

[carolarchdale]

Do you know if you can buy the head separately? Not a lot of stock in the UK of the monopod!

[tonyb]

You will have to forgive me, and I'm not knocking the product but what possible use is a levelling
head on a monopod?, on a tripod yes because of uneven ground, maybe I'm missing something
but I just don't get it sorry.

[peteedmondson]

Love the bento stuff, I have a mach3 and G2 ball head. Rock solid and incredible well made. Now looking for travel carbon fibre version from benro. So if you get chance to review any I’d be keen to know your thoughts Jimmy 🤔

[systemanaturae]

Nice review Jimmy. Looks interesting possibility for heavier cameras and lenses. My new 150-400mm together with EM1X is on the heavier side and holding steady on the image at 500mm is not so easy. Do you think this Benro monopod would be able to handle this setup ??

[bamsemh]

Sadly I still manage to get movements on monopods 😕

[carltanner]

Supadupa by name, what about by price?

[tjaj]

Had to replace my Manfrotto monopod before a trip and got the Benro MSD46C over the Feisol. Big mistake. This is the WORST monopod I have purchased. Even when the sections are rotated to open I have to physically yank each section as they are uneven and have way too much friction. The idea was good the execution is horrible. AVOID. I wish I got the Feisol or even cheaper Sirui. No problem with extending the sections.

[rickbear]

No, no, no; you don't want a carbon monopod, Jimmy. You need a Gandalf wizard's staff.

BTW, if you're using a monopod, you need to spread your legs and lean into the monopod leg, so your legs + the monopod form a highly stable tripod instead of just balancing the camera on the unstatable single leg of the monopod.

Rick

[sidehustlers]

Just got mine today. Gina go shoot Downey birds now