Why use a monopod, Manfrotto MVM500A monopod review and a 5k park run @WillChidlow
Why use a monopod, Manfrotto MVM500A monopod review and a 5k park run  @WillChidlow
Uploaded May 2017 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
This week I'm talking about monopods, what are they and why might you want one? I also do a mini review of the monopod i've bought, the Manfrotto MVM500A.

Then I head down to Preston Park in Brighton to film my Dad running his first ever 5k park run. Enjoy

My Monopod: Manfrotto MVM500A - amzn.to/2irM5FK
Newer version: Manfrotto Xpro - amzn.to/2irM5FK

FIND OUT WHAT GEAR I USE:

My main camera - Panasonic Lumix GH5
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Great all purpose lens - Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8
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My second camera - Canon 700d
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Awesome shotgun mic - Rode Video Mic Pro
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Fantastically cheap Lav mic - BOYA BY-M1
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The bag every photographer needs - Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW
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Wireless Lav mic kit - Comica WM-100
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Great little audio recorder - Zoom H1n
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My Drone - DJI Mavic Pro
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Super cool handheld phone gimble - Zhiyun Smooth Q
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