Ahoj. This is Zdenka. I've got something new here and very cool. I think you know
that I'm a huge fan of monopods. You've probably seen me using it with the DJI
Osmo 3 gimbal and my smartphone. Well, this one is quite different. This one is
a lot more than just a stick. I think you're gonna like this. Let me show you
iFootage Cobra 2 C-180 II. This is not a sponsored video, however the company
provided the monopod for a review.
If you are new here, welcome. My name is
Zdenka Darula. If you want to learn how to take better photos and videos with the
latest gear and possibly participate in creative camera challenges, consider
subscribing. Cool bag right? Promising quality. Definitely not cheap looking.
What is inside? Warranty card, instruction manual, certificate and actual monopod.
When you first pull it out out of bag, it will be all in one piece and you will
notice that it is quite light because it's made from carbon fiber. It is
combined of four parts which I'll show you shortly. And the total weight is 1.25kg
Maximum load is 10 kg. iFootage offers a variety of monopods.
This model C-180 II is the longest one. When you fully extend it, the height is 180cm.
To attach your camera, you've got here 1/4 and 3/8 inch screw. By
simply just pulling it down, you get to the smaller one here on this mounting
plate. The next feature I really like on this monopod and it is this quick
release lock. Just press it down to unlock, remove it, press it down again,
place it in and lock. So simple and so easy. And as I was testing it, playing
with it over and over to see if it is really holding, it does hold. It is
holding very. Well but just like with everything, make sure it is all the way
in before you let go. Grip is great. It doesn't feel like it
could slip out. Buckles are designed well. I've had a few monopods before which
either pinched my skin as I was tightening it or once tightened, it just
didn't hold. These hold. If they ever get loose, then you can tighten them with the
screw. Extending and contracting is not loud which is good. When you contract the
monopod, there is this little rubber rings which stops that annoying bang
sound. Really nice detail. The rubber foot is very thick which is great and it's
also removable. The legs have three positions. You can also see here very
clearly which position you have. The legs have also very nice thick rubber to
release it. Press the push button right here. Lock and friction adjustment control
is right here. When you loosen it, you can nicely move it around. When it comes to
using monopods like this one, I'll give you one priceless advice. I've been
shooting weddings for 15 years and I've saved many cameras because people,
especially new photographers and videographers, when they are using these
kind of monopods sometimes forget to tighten this lower part. You know they
have the camera on top of the monopod, they let go, they turn around, they want
to get something out of their bag or even I've seen people walk away. And then
eventually the camera just goes. Last camera I think I've saved was last year
in October. Monopods are fantastic tools but they are not here to replace your
tripod. So when you are using monopod, always one hand on or your eyes on. Never just
turn away and walk away from it. Very interesting part is going to start now.
There is another quick-release at the bottom. Let's release it and take the
rubber foot and attach it to monopod. Now you get super lightweight monopod if you
don't need the legs. Let's take the mounting plate and attach it right here
and there goes your mini tripod. It is super useful.
I like it a lot more than my Joby Gorillapod as it is very sturdy.
This feature is super useful. Basically, you're getting two products in a one. Now
this monopod is very long but if for some reason it's not long enough for you,
you want to create a giant one, you can always get two of them and just lock
them together. iFootage also sells optional accessory camera head which you
can attach to mounting plate. This is a very nice product. Well, no wonder it won
Red Dot award in 2017 and design award in 2018. And for those interested, I have
linked the product in the video description below. This is international
link so you will see the currency based on where you live. I also added there 5%
discount coupon code which is valid until May 31st 2020. Well, hit the thumbs
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Ahoj....