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**aslyfox** · 03-09-2018, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I am aware of the adapter and had talked about an alternate style earlier. But the wording used confused me. I'm caught up now. Lol.

to say the least

I am not " tech savvy "

sorry about that

**UncleVanya** · 03-09-2018, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

to say the least

I am not " tech savvy "

sorry about that

Lol. No harm done.

Ronald Oakes · 03-12-2018, 05:38 PM

Very Nice ! Just ordered mine off Amazon. Now I can possibly do away with my muddy Frying Pan setup......lol.
Thanks for the very informative Post !
They are hitting the net with various names now....Manbilly , Andoer , Koolehaoda ,Sirui , and more......they all list the same product as MT-01,
BTW......I paid $26 shipped.

https://www.amazon.com/Koolehaoda-Portable-Monopods-load%EF%BC%9A30KG-manufa...BT395HW16R5SDS

**csa** · 03-13-2018, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by csa

Yes, I changed my order from 1 to 2, on the adapters. I don't foresee any problems with these "Desmond" type adapters.

The tripod and both adapters arrived yesterday! Very impressed with all. I'm waiting for my monopod, and hope that the description is correct that the foot has a 3/8" thread that I can attach the mini-pod to. This will make a very sturdy, lightweight unit to use with my 300 F4 lens!

Ronald Oakes · 03-18-2018, 07:32 AM

Got mine a couple days ago. Its built very well , strong , and machined nicely. I have absolutely NO complaints whatsoever.
However......for me its just too small.
After a lot of thought and quite a bit of Gut-instinct .....I returned it.
Had it been even 1.5-2" longer on the leg sections I would have kept it.

I ended up getting this instead. Just works a bit better for my needs at about the same price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071RNPLGC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A35TH2X947JS5B&psc=1

**gaweidert** · 03-21-2018, 12:33 PM

Mine arrived a few days ago. Pretty handy and well made device. The ball head seems pretty good too. Plenty of uses for it.

Doundounba · 03-26-2018, 12:15 PM - **1 Like**

Mine - labeled Koolehaoda MT-01 - arrived today (on the slow boat from China). Got just the tripod without head. Looks very solid and multipurpose. Nice that it came with some fairly solid looking straps too. Thanks for the pointer, UserAccessDenied!

Macario · 02-18-2019, 04:21 AM

I just got one last week, and it is such a nice little tripod. Took it this weekend for a shoot. Also had my big tripod with me, but only used that one twice. The rest it was on the moman.

**savoche** · 05-20-2019, 09:32 AM

Just adding my experience; I find this little tripod to be very sturdy and versatile - and small and light enough to actually find its way into the bag! The "accompanying" ballhead, though... wow, it's a good deal bigger (fatter!) and heavier than my Sirui C-10X, while not nearly as good. Not the best buy I've done.

2nd attempt: I have just received a much smaller Veledge ballhead like the one pictured below (not my image). It's small and light, yet feels sturdy enough. I had to tighten the hex screw that hold the plate clamp, though, as it wiggled a bit at first. It takes standard Arca plates - the "half hight" plate pictured is included.

All in all I think I've found a good companion to go with the tripod.

**aslyfox** · 05-20-2019, 09:51 AM - **1 Like**

It might be helpful to others if those who have experience with this item posts their review of how it has worked for them:

moman mini tripod reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

**aslyfox** · 08-02-2019, 06:51 AM

I am returning from safari in Tanzania where I successfully used this on a beanbag on the top of the vehicle

Works well

hypermodern · 01-04-2020, 10:55 AM

Just come here from another thread - this looks good for birding at a hide with a shelf. Is this sort of thing better than a beanbag?

**gaweidert** · 01-04-2020, 01:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by hypermodern

Just come here from another thread - this looks good for birding at a hide with a shelf. Is this sort of thing better than a beanbag?

I have used it for macro shots of low flowers or on a car hood (bonnet) or table. The beanbag would be superior for dealing with vibrations. Aslyfox used his on a bean bag while on a safari in Africa. Best of both worlds.

I saw this in the firearms sections at a Sportsman's Warehouse the other day. Made by Vanguard. I may just get one. Good for shooting rifles from a bench or while prone and maybe a long lens across the hood of my car.

**chipchops123** · 12-01-2020, 02:36 AM

Excellent recommendation!! I bought the combo which came with the bag. Very impressed.

**aslyfox** · 12-01-2020, 03:15 AM

Originally posted by hypermodern

Just come here from another thread - this looks good for birding at a hide with a shelf. Is this sort of thing better than a beanbag?

I would think so

Originally posted by gaweidert

I have used it for macro shots of low flowers or on a car hood (bonnet) or table. The beanbag would be superior for dealing with vibrations. Aslyfox used his on a bean bag while on a safari in Africa. Best of both worlds. . . . .

by putting the bean bag ( or a jacket ) it helped with stability ( turned off engine if possible to kill vibrations ) and if you added the moman, you got height and the ability to mover the camera and lens

the legs of this tripod fold flat or higher which helps

check photos in the thread or the review

03-12-2018, 05:38 PM	#48
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585	Very Nice ! Just ordered mine off Amazon. Now I can possibly do away with my muddy Frying Pan setup......lol. Thanks for the very informative Post ! They are hitting the net with various names now....Manbilly , Andoer , Koolehaoda ,Sirui , and more......they all list the same product as MT-01, BTW......I paid $26 shipped. https://www.amazon.com/Koolehaoda-Portable-Monopods-load%EF%BC%9A30KG-manufa...BT395HW16R5SDS Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 03-12-2018 at 06:08 PM.

03-18-2018, 07:32 AM	#50
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585	Got mine a couple days ago. Its built very well , strong , and machined nicely. I have absolutely NO complaints whatsoever. However......for me its just too small. After a lot of thought and quite a bit of Gut-instinct .....I returned it. Had it been even 1.5-2" longer on the leg sections I would have kept it. I ended up getting this instead. Just works a bit better for my needs at about the same price. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071RNPLGC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A35TH2X947JS5B&psc=1 Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 03-18-2018 at 08:16 AM.

01-04-2020, 01:15 PM - 1 Like	#58
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by hypermodern Just come here from another thread - this looks good for birding at a hide with a shelf. Is this sort of thing better than a beanbag? I have used it for macro shots of low flowers or on a car hood (bonnet) or table. The beanbag would be superior for dealing with vibrations. Aslyfox used his on a bean bag while on a safari in Africa. Best of both worlds. I saw this in the firearms sections at a Sportsman's Warehouse the other day. Made by Vanguard. I may just get one. Good for shooting rifles from a bench or while prone and maybe a long lens across the hood of my car. Attached Images Last edited by gaweidert; 01-10-2020 at 08:25 AM.

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03-09-2018, 03:53 PM	#46
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by UncleVanya I am aware of the adapter and had talked about an alternate style earlier. But the wording used confused me. I'm caught up now. Lol. to say the least I am not " tech savvy " sorry about that

03-09-2018, 04:04 PM	#47
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by Aslyfox to say the least I am not " tech savvy " sorry about that Lol. No harm done.

03-13-2018, 08:09 AM	#49
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by csa Yes, I changed my order from 1 to 2, on the adapters. I don't foresee any problems with these "Desmond" type adapters. The tripod and both adapters arrived yesterday! Very impressed with all. I'm waiting for my monopod, and hope that the description is correct that the foot has a 3/8" thread that I can attach the mini-pod to. This will make a very sturdy, lightweight unit to use with my 300 F4 lens!

03-21-2018, 12:33 PM	#51
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Mine arrived a few days ago. Pretty handy and well made device. The ball head seems pretty good too. Plenty of uses for it.

03-26-2018, 12:15 PM - 1 Like	#52
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Mine - labeled Koolehaoda MT-01 - arrived today (on the slow boat from China). Got just the tripod without head. Looks very solid and multipurpose. Nice that it came with some fairly solid looking straps too. Thanks for the pointer, UserAccessDenied!

02-18-2019, 04:21 AM	#53
Macario Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hoek van Holland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,393	I just got one last week, and it is such a nice little tripod. Took it this weekend for a shoot. Also had my big tripod with me, but only used that one twice. The rest it was on the moman.

05-20-2019, 09:32 AM	#54
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Just adding my experience; I find this little tripod to be very sturdy and versatile - and small and light enough to actually find its way into the bag! The "accompanying" ballhead, though... wow, it's a good deal bigger (fatter!) and heavier than my Sirui C-10X, while not nearly as good. Not the best buy I've done. 2nd attempt: I have just received a much smaller Veledge ballhead like the one pictured below (not my image). It's small and light, yet feels sturdy enough. I had to tighten the hex screw that hold the plate clamp, though, as it wiggled a bit at first. It takes standard Arca plates - the "half hight" plate pictured is included. All in all I think I've found a good companion to go with the tripod.

05-20-2019, 09:51 AM - 1 Like	#55
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	It might be helpful to others if those who have experience with this item posts their review of how it has worked for them: moman mini tripod reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

08-02-2019, 06:51 AM	#56
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	I am returning from safari in Tanzania where I successfully used this on a beanbag on the top of the vehicle Works well

01-04-2020, 10:55 AM	#57
hypermodern Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 131	Just come here from another thread - this looks good for birding at a hide with a shelf. Is this sort of thing better than a beanbag?

12-01-2020, 02:36 AM	#59
chipchops123 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Limerick, Ireland Posts: 12	Excellent recommendation!! I bought the combo which came with the bag. Very impressed.

12-01-2020, 03:15 AM	#60
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by hypermodern Just come here from another thread - this looks good for birding at a hide with a shelf. Is this sort of thing better than a beanbag? I would think so Originally posted by gaweidert I have used it for macro shots of low flowers or on a car hood (bonnet) or table. The beanbag would be superior for dealing with vibrations. Aslyfox used his on a bean bag while on a safari in Africa. Best of both worlds. . . . . by putting the bean bag ( or a jacket ) it helped with stability ( turned off engine if possible to kill vibrations ) and if you added the moman, you got height and the ability to mover the camera and lens the legs of this tripod fold flat or higher which helps check photos in the thread or the review

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