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harshilsharma63

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I'm in the market for a tripod for z9 + 600 f4 TC and the Sirui SVM rapid monopod (https://sirui.in/product/sirui-svm-165-photo-video-carbon-fibre-monopod-india/) caught my eyes as its extremely fast to deploy and retract it. However, its rated only for 10 kg / 22 lbs of load. While my gear isn't gonna reach that weight, all the other traditional monopods are generally rated significantly higher, at around 25kg / 55 lbs. All the reviews I read and saw on youtube also review this monopod with light lenses like 180-600, for example.

So, has anyone here have any experience with this monopod with heavier lenses?
 
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harshilsharma63 said:
Yes its similar in base concept. The cobra's rated payload is a mere 5 kg. Even YC ONION PINETA Pro is rated for just 10 kg. Seems like these kind of rapid monopods are all video monopods for light gear.
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The Siri is also rated at 10kg, the same as " Even YC ONION PINETA Pro is rated for just 10 kg". This looks like a copy of the strike 3.

From your Siri link: Load Capacity : 10 kg / 22 lb

I also thought that the iFootage was only 5kg, but the strike 3 CF is rated at 8kg - over 17 pounds. I think the strike that is rated at 5kg is the strike 2. Maybe iFootage are being more honest.
 
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harshilsharma63 said:
I'm in the market for a tripod for z9 + 600 f4 TC and the Sirui SVM rapid monopod (https://sirui.in/product/sirui-svm-165-photo-video-carbon-fibre-monopod-india/) caught my eyes as its extremely fast to deploy and retract it. However, its rated only for 10 kg / 22 lbs of load. While my gear isn't gonna reach that weight, all the other traditional monopods are generally rated significantly higher, at around 25kg / 55 lbs. All the reviews I read and saw on youtube also review this monopod with light lenses like 180-600, for example.

So, has anyone here have any experience with this monopod with heavier lenses?
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I have this monopod and I use it with a RRS monopod head. The heaviest kit I’ve used with it is my Z9 and 400 TC lens (approx 4300 g / 9.5 lbs). It works well and I’ve had no problems with it. I replaced the Nikon foot on the lens with an arca-swiss style foot from RRS.
 
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harshilsharma63 said:
I'm in the market for a tripod for z9 + 600 f4 TC and the Sirui SVM rapid monopod (https://sirui.in/product/sirui-svm-165-photo-video-carbon-fibre-monopod-india/) caught my eyes as its extremely fast to deploy and retract it. However, its rated only for 10 kg / 22 lbs of load. While my gear isn't gonna reach that weight, all the other traditional monopods are generally rated significantly higher, at around 25kg / 55 lbs. All the reviews I read and saw on youtube also review this monopod with light lenses like 180-600, for example.

So, has anyone here have any experience with this monopod with heavier lenses?
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I suspect that it has something to do with the design/loading. I looked at the 165 and while it seemed like a reasonable solution for most situations, one other downside is the monopod's length for airline travel. Just thought I would throw that out for consideration.
 
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harshilsharma63 said:
@ajrmd yes, the 165 has quite a length even when folded. That, and the rated capacity is why I'm now considering alternatives,
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I think the biggest issue is mounting the cameras/lens so that it's properly balanced. In my case I have a mark on the foot which, when aligned with a mark on the monopod head, ensures proper balance. I lean the monopod against my shoulder when I'm not holding it in shooting position. I don't rely on the monopod feet.
 
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