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Manfrotto 685B
9.4 out of 10

Manfrotto 685B

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Reviews and Problems with Manfrotto 685B

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Manfrotto 685B Neotec Deluxe review by Tord

Tord, slrgear.com
29 April 2012
  • Summary: As it is a monopod it has no lens image quality. The rubber foot is easy to detach accidentally, so I've secured my with a line (simply drilled through the rubber foot,...
  • Pros: Instant height-adjustment
  • Cons: A little heavy
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Manfrotto 685B Neotec Deluxe review by roy

roy, slrgear.com
28 November 2010
  • Summary: It's big, it's long even when collapsed and it's pretty heavy. If you add a head it's even heavier. However it works very well and copes with pro bodies and big lenses.
  • Pros: ergonomic
  • Cons: heavy
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Overall 8
8.0

Works great except for the rubber foot

travis, J&R
2 April 2010
  • Summary: I this monopod and it works great! Fast, easy, very effective at image stabilization, but the rubber foot kept falling off and now I've lost the foot.
  • Pros: Compact, Lightweight, Opens Quickly, Strong Construction
  • Cons: Rubber foot falls off
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Overall 10
10

Awesome Product

bdossett, J&R
21 October 2009
  • Summary: One of my best new additions to my photography hobby. It is great to be able to quickly adjust height of monopod compared to other options. Awesome.
  • Pros: Opens Quickly, Strong Construction
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Overall 10
10

I would buy this product again

Dan, B&H Photo
18 March 2009
  • Summary: Fast to adjust
  • Pros: Can be adjusted rapidly, Somewhat compact
  • Cons: Doesn't like rain
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Overall 10
10

Great 'pod

Bill in Ft Worth, B&H Photo
9 March 2009
  • Summary: I coupled this with an RC234 swival head, and it works great. Deploys FAST! Great for wildlife I mostly use it with a D80 and a 70-200mm f2.8 VR, or an 80-200 mm VR, both...
  • Pros: Fast deploy, Sturdy
  • Cons: Could be more compact
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Overall 10
10

Great Monopod at a great price

Paul Totah, B&H Photo
8 March 2009
  • Summary: This monopod works just as advertised. It pulls up and locks in place when you stop pulling, and, with a push of the pinky and a quick grip, it descends and locks where...
  • Pros: Ease of use low price
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Overall 10
10

Manfrotto NeoTec Monopod

Boris Badenov, B&H Photo
10 February 2009
  • Summary: Great design, pull it up to extend or squeeze the handle and push it down to collapse (and yes, there is a safety mechanism to prevent you from “woops”...
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Overall 10
10

Bogen 685 Neo Tec Monopod Review

Maury, B&H Photo
11 January 2009
  • Summary: This monopod makes video on location easy with its fast ability to change height at the push of a botton and not have to reach down to resize.
  • Pros: Good Value, High Quality
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Overall 10
10

The monopod I have been looking for....

TJ, B&H Photo
8 November 2008
  • Summary: I have been looking for for a good monopod for a while now. Bogen has done it right with this monopod.
  • Pros: Easily Adjusted, Good Footing, Lightweight, Locks In Tight, Smooth Movement
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