Manfrotto VS. iFootage: Who Makes The BEST Monopod?!

I love monopods, and when I picked up my first monopod - the Manfrotto MVMXPROA42WUS - it quickly became one of my favorite tools to get quick pans and tilts, and achieve stable footage in run-and-gun shooting situations. But, this monopod was not without some faults, and certainly not all monopods are created equal... Thus, when I decided to also acquire the iFootage Cobra C180-II monopod to compare and contrast my experience with the Manfrotto, the question would become: which would be my monopod of choice moving forward?

In this head-to-head review video, I'll compare the Manfrotto monopod kit (and others like it) against iFootage's main monopod offering, and discuss the various specifications and features that set these monopods apart from one another. I'll also discuss two key things you need to know before purchasing the Manfrotto monopod, and I'll offer my personal thoughts as to which of these two monopods takes the crown of being "best".

If you like gear reviews like this one, feel free to let me know in the comment below, and check out my other existing tripod reviews on my channel linked below!

iFootage Cobra C180-II: https://amzn.to/3r8kfPY
Manfrotto MHXPRO-2W Fluid Head: https://amzn.to/3o9uu4p
Manfrotto MVMXPROA42WUS Monopod: https://amzn.to/3oa5f1V

0:00 - Intro, why I LOVE monopods...
0:49 - Manfrotto specs and features
1:57 - What you need to know about the Manfrotto
2:10 - #1: Panning
3:14 - #2: Stability
4:28 - iFootage specs and features
6:02 - Heads/panning on the iFootage
6:11 - Stability with the iFootage
7:12 - Which monopod is the best?
7:31 - Conclusion

Manfrotto 290 XTRA 128RC Tripod:
   • An AFFORDABLE Workhorse Video Tripod ...  

Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod:
   • Is This $70 Tripod Worth It? || Manfr...  

Manfrotto PIXI Tripod:
   • My Favorite TINY Tripod!! || Manfrott...  

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My Current Kit:
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Cameras & Lenses:
Sony a7S III: https://amzn.to/3Gd87kK
Sony a7 IV: https://amzn.to/3g3Ipoq
Sony a7 III: https://amzn.to/3GcEX5x
Sony 20mm f/1.8 G: https://amzn.to/3AE7pMt
Sony Zeiss Sonnar 55mm f/1.8: https://amzn.to/3r6Lo5M
Sony 24-70 f/2.8 GM: https://amzn.to/3HfLIoy
Sony 70-200 f/2.8 GM: https://amzn.to/3He70Ts

Audio:
Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/3AJwTrW
Tascam DR-10L: https://amzn.to/3AIRA7l
Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/32HCgep

Lighting:
Aputure LS 60x: https://amzn.to/3Gc04og
Aputure Amaran P60c: https://amzn.to/3ob7qm6
Aputure Amaran AL-F7: https://amzn.to/3g3IzMy
Aputure MC: https://amzn.to/34l8DzS

Tripod/Monopod:
Manfrotto 290 Xtra 128RC: https://amzn.to/3o8bPpV
iFootage Cobra C180-II: https://amzn.to/3r8kfPY

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