09Feb Modogrip Pro – First impression
The Modogrip Pro showed up a few weeks ago, but I’ve been so tied up with other projects that I’ve just now had a chance to open the package. If you don’t remember my earlier post, the Modogrip Pro basically turns a Manfrotto 680B monopod into a dolly, slider, boom, and steady camera support.
The Modogrip is based around four 3 sided 1/4 20 clamps that are spaced along each of the extendable portions of the monopod. These clamps allow you to connect handles, wheels, and connectors where ever you like.
The connecting handles and adapters are very nicely machined from 6061 aluminum. The large thumb wheel is also machined aluminum and gives you a quick and easy way to thread the handle onto the sides of your monopod.
Wheels are attached using a very long thumb screw which feeds through a mounting leg. You can basically put the entire Modogrip together without using tools which is a very nice feature.
The Modogrip comes with a Manfrotto 234RC Tripod Head and a specialized adapter that allows you to mount the head anywhere along the frame of the monopod. I’m very interested to run this through a full set of tests because for me an all in one devices like this saves space and gives me more options when i’m packing for a job. For more info checkout the Modogrip site, I should have a full review up in the next few weeks.
February 10th, 2012 at 12:08 am
well – it’s quite nice but very, very expensive. What about about a DIY project? that would be awesome to build something like that;)
greetings – benNO!
February 10th, 2012 at 9:49 am
I’m sure there is a way to build something like this DIY. It is a shame that after the kick starter project finished they raised the price and didn’t continue to offer the $250 option.
February 10th, 2012 at 1:14 am
im glad your posting again
February 10th, 2012 at 2:32 am
For what it is it is very very expensive. I own a set of rig wheels im sure diying something together wouldnt be to hard
February 10th, 2012 at 9:39 am
I’m still on the fence about the price. The mono pod and head run around $130 together making the total cost of the aluminum parts around $370 which is slightly less then the price of a Konova slider. I think this would be a much more popular item if the price for the whole kit was closer to $300 with the mono pod and head. I paid the kickstarter price of $399 which seems a little more reasonable, and I believe they also had a $250 option that included most of what you would need.
Hopefully they’ll offer some kits that just include the clamps and wheel mounts in the future.