Probably The BEST Monopod You Can Buy BUT...IS it Flawed? The Sirui Carbon Fiber Monopod

How can you say "Sew-Ray"? The brand starts wit SI 😆

I never have a prblem with the locking mechanism, To be honest I think you are making an issue of something that doesnt exist. Very pedandtic. Sorry, you are out of order with this gripe.
BTW It is a brilliant, well designed piece of kit.

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Use one hand for all. Faster

I just bought a latching one for the reasons you mention.

I have a problem with the lock buttons of the iron legs at the bottom. When I press the button, it stays inside and the legs doesnt lock and floats away. I think the reason is that the coils inside do not work.

Just a note. When using this monopod in an actual photo or video shooting you hold it in a vertical position and usually you keep one hand close to the camera, on the side that has no knobs. With the other hand you unlock the knobs by holding them between the thumb and the index. Doing this there is no chance to unlock two knobs in the same time. At least this is my experience, and I’m using a Sirui monopod since 2018.

They also make a Flip Lock version.

I've been using this exact model for over six years now - mostly pro filming, plus some photography. It's amazing. The bottom rubber end doesn't stick out too much, I haven't changed anything, so not sure why you had that issue. It also just fits my suitcase for travelling. Top product!

I love my Sirui lenses, but iFootage monopods are the absolute best

Would you choose this one, or any other Monopod? Maybe any Manfrotto model or other producent?

Excellent review! I wish more people knew how to actually review effectively and not just read what the manufacturer stated in specs. Me being a farmer that deals with old machinery, the slap in that bottom piece is something I just can't get past. I came looking for a monopod to put my RS3 on for travel overseas (I know that's not what they are for but whatevs lol) . Any thoughts on a product that I could get away with doing that?

Just tighten those leg screws to take the slop off and it actually accomodates the rubber on the bottom.

You have to use this monopod to appreciate just how brilliant it really is.