Gitzo MonoTrek® Mini Studex Mk2 G1566 Monopod

Pros: Sturdy, compact and...it's a Gitzo.

Cons: Expensive, may be too short for some people.

The Bottom Line: A professional monopod essential for any action photographer

Review: I own two Gitzo tripods so it would only be natural to choose a Gitzo when I needed a new monopod. I lost my Bogen monopod somewhere in China and found the Gitzo G1566 at a camera store in Hong Kong. At $115US, the price was right so it was an easy sale. ...