Giottos 8970 Carbon Fibre Monopod
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Review of the Giottos Carbon Fibre Monopod 8970
| Pros: | Foot support, carbon fibre construction, packs up small |
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| Cons: | Fairly expensive |
Manufacturer: Giottos
Model: Carbon Fibre Monopod 8970
Price: £87
teamworkphoto.com
Not only is the Giottos 8970 made from carbon fibre, but it also has an added spring-loaded foot support at the base. Basically, by pulling down the foot support, and standing on it, you add extra stability to your monopod and camera.
The four-section leg extends to up 75 inches (190 centimetres) but packs up small at just 24.7 inches when collapsed. Like all Giottos monopods, the foot is a rubberised ball foot, allowing easy tilt. It also comes with a tool kit, a hex key, and a handy carry bag. An interesting spin on an otherwise uninspiring but essential photo tool.
Verdict
Providing ample extension and easily carried, the Giottos 8970 is a well engineered and reliable monopod.
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June 17 21:17
Mark
teamworkphoto.com does not appear to stock anything by Giottos. The 8970 monopod is also not shown on the Giottos UK website.