The Sirui P-325FS Carbon Fiber Monopod with VH-10 Video Headfrom Sirui P-325FS Carbon Fiber Monopod with VH-10 Video Headis a versatile, feature-laden carbon fiber monopod with a load capacity of 13.2 pounds and a maximum height of 58.9 inches. The monopod extends and folds quickly thanks to the ergonomic flip-lock joints. The head plate incorporates a quick release collar to easily remove and store a mounted camera or tripod head, and it features a reversible 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 mounting stud.

The base of the monopod incorporates a tripod foot base for added stability, which features a locking ball joint with a tilt range of up to 36° and rubber-tipped feet for added traction. The quick release mounting plate can be attached directly to the tripod foot base to form a mini tripod for macro photography or tabletop use.

The included VH-10 fluid video head uses a fluid system to produce smooth pans and tilt movements for DSLRs and compact video cameras weighing up to 13.2 lb. It features an independent pan locking knob and uses an internal spring-assisted counterbalance mechanism for smoother tilt movements with heavier cameras. It includes a 501-PL-type quick release plate.

Load Capacity: 13.2 lb    Maximum Height: 58.9"    Max Height w/o Base: 54.7"    Minimum Height: 26.2"    Sections: 5    Weight: 4.6 lb    Carbon Fiber Tubes with Flip Lock Joints    VH-10 Video Head with QR Plate    Modular Quick Release Head Mount Plate    Tilting, Folding Tripod Foot Base

• 13.2 lb load capacity
• Fluid system for smooth pans and tilts
• Spring-assisted counterbalance
• Includes 501PL-type quick release plate
• Independent pan lock lever
• Dual bubble levels
• Adjustable boom arm with padded handle

• Locking quick-release collar
• Reversible 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 head mounting stud
• 2 x bubble levels
• Mounts on tripod foot base to form tabletop tripod

• Folding tripod foot base for added stability
• Locking quick-release collar
• Locking ball head receiver with 36° tilt
• 3 x rubber feet
• 1 x removable rubber monopod foot with retractable spike

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with my D3S?

A: Yes it is compatible with the Nikon D3s.

Q: 2. Is this legal in carry-on luggage?

A: It is not an item that is listed specifically as being prohibited on any airlines that we know of, however before traveling if you are concerned you are advised to contact the airline you are traveling on and the airports you are traveling through to see what the local rules and practices may dictate.

Q: 3. Is it normal for this monopod to exhibit quite a bit of flex at full extension? Even when each joint is stepped down an inch or so, will it still exhibit some flex being a monopod? Or should it feel very stiff and stout?

A: My Sirui P-326 flexes very little. even at full extension. I own three other monopods, all of which were purchased before I bought my 326. If I were to buy another monopod, it would surely be another 326. For me, it has the perfect blend of support and size and works very well with my Nikon 300S, even with my 80-400 mm telephoto lens attached.

Q: 4. Is this monopod's spiked foot removable, in a similar manor to the Giottos?I want to add a set of legs to it, and the monopod would require a 3/8 threaded female opening once the spike is removed.

A: No, it doesn't appear that the spiked foot is removable. The lowest section has a nice rubber cap on it, which rotates. When you turn it clockwise, the spike is extruded, but does not appear removable. Turn the rubber foot counterclockwise, the spike retracts into the rubber foot. It looks like it can be used either with the rubber foot, or with the spike extruded; the inner channel of the rubber foot does not have the female threadings you are looking for.

Q: 5. 3/8 stud for mounting head?

A: Yes, the head uses a 3/8"-16 stud.

Q: 6. Can I use this to attach a Nikon SB910 Speed light to and use as a light stick?

A: Yes

Q: 7. It says the maximum height is 55.1 inches. Does that include the extended tripod legs at the bottom?

A: Sirui P-325FS 5-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod maximun height from the rubber foot to the base mount is 55 inches. If you prefer to use the tripod foot base then the monopod will raise by 3 addittional inches.

Q: 8. When the feet are folded upwards, do they lock in that position or otherwise stay up?

A: There is a lock on the Sirui P-325FL 5-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod that secures them downward. When they are lifted upward, there is no lock, but there is enough friction that they stay upward easily.

Q: 9. what are exact dimensions on the sliding plate??? it says that it is compatible with mannfrotto plates but manfrotto has at least 3 different plates 500PLONG, 501PL, 504.

A: It comes with the VP 90 3.5 x 1.875 x 0.5

Q: 10. Does it work with RRS plates?

A: RRS or Really Right Stuff uses their version of the Arca Swiss plate, This Sirui head cannot take a Arca Swiss plate for it is made for the Manfrotto 501 plate.