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    Amvona carbon fiber monopod.

    I see them listed at Henry's (Canada) for a fantastic price but have never seen one on display locally.
    Love to get some feedback from any members who have used one.

    Mike

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    Not a fan. Most of their support products are Manfrotto knock-offs. You get what you pay for and I've never been sorry owning Manfrotto monopods, tripods, or heads. Not sure CF for a monopod is worth it. Have the 2 section Manfrotto 434B--their sturdiest--and love it. Any more than 2 sections and you're endlessly fiddling with 3-4 locks to get the right height.

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    Thanks CGW.

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    hi mike

    a few people bought and have used amvona tripods ( but i haven't seen anyone here using one of their monopods )
    http://www.apug.org/forums/forum52/6...na-tripod.html

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    As I understand it, Amvona is out of business - I think Henry's bought all their remaining stock when they closed.

    I have an Amvona tripod and pistol grip head combination that has functioned well for years with my medium format cameras, but as I understand it their quality control was somewhat inconsistent.

    I would agree with CGW about the number of sections in a monopod with one qualification. If you are intending to use a monopod when travelling, or want one that will store unobtrusively, the 3 or 4 section models collapse to a smaller overall length.
    Matt

    “Photography is a complex and fluid medium, and its many factors are not applied in simple sequence. Rather, the process may be likened to the art of the juggler in keeping many balls in the air at one time!”

    Ansel Adams, from the introduction to The Negative - The New Ansel Adams Photography Series / Book 2

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    Wow.Thanks jnanian.Guess I'll save up my pennies and go Manfrotto.

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    We have had Amvona light tracks and roller backgrounds in our studio for over two years now and they have been great. That being said, I have a Manfrotto monopod that gets not very much use, but it's a three section metal, plenty light, and I'll never need to buy another one.
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    I lent my 'frotto to a friend who had it boosted from her car.
    Looks like I go brand name.As the old saying goes,"If it looks too good to be true..................



 

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