The Sirui P-424FS Carbon Fiber Monopod with VA-5 Video Headfrom Sirui P-424FS Carbon Fiber Monopod with VA-5 Video Headis a versatile, feature-laden carbon fiber monopod with a load capacity of 6.6 pounds and a maximum height of 66.3 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 VA-5 ultra-compact video head uses a fluid system to produce smooth pans and tilt movements for DSLRs and compact video cameras weighing up to 6.6 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 an Arca-type quick release plate.

Load Capacity: 6.6 lb    Maximum Height: 66.3"    Max Height w/o Base: 61.9"    Minimum Height: 28.9"    Sections: 5    Weight: 4.0 lb    Carbon Fiber Tubes with Flip Lock Joints    VA-5 Video Head with QR Plate    Modular Quick Release Head Mount Plate    Tilting, Folding Tripod Foot Base

• 6.6 lb load capacity
• Fluid system for smooth pans and tilts
• Spring-assisted counterbalance
• Includes Arca-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 it accept an Arca Swiss mounting plate ?

A: No, the Sirui P-424FS 4-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod with VH-10 Video Head's quick release system is based on the Manfrotto 501 plate, so it will not accept Arca-Swiss plates.

Q: 2. Can I directly connect Canon R5 Mark II with RF 200-800mm lens to Sir P-424FL monopod without additional head?

A: Yes, the Canon R5 Mark II with RF 200-800mm lens can be directly mounted to the thread of the Sirui P-424FL 4-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod.

Q: 3. 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: 4. 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: 5. What is the weight of the removable legs/fee assembly?

A: The weight of the moonopod without the foot on the Sirui P-424FL 4-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod is 1.70 lb. The foot is 1.4lb.

Q: 6. 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: 7. Does the top plate contain a set screw to prevent an attached head from accidentally rotating?

A: No

Q: 8. What is the head plate diameter?

A: The base mount on the Sirui P-424FL 4-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod is 60mm. Please be aware that this does not affect the stability of the head, if the head has a smaller or larger diameter.

Q: 9. What is the folded length with the legs removed?

A: The folded length of the Sirui P-325FL 5-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod with the legs removed is 19".

Q: 10. 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.