This Monopod Is PERFECT! - iFootage Cobra 2 C180 Review

[@geraldundone]

It would appear that the price has changed again since uploading this. It now appears to be around $170-$180, which I still think is a great value. Thanks for watching! 😃🙏

[@jeremyFNP]

Gerald Undone just purchased at Adorama for 149

[@phDJOlogy]

Picked it up at Adorama for 149 and joined Patreon. Thanks for these absurdly detailed videos.

[@troyphillips1077]

Gerald Undone great review thank you

[@GlennUpgraded]

Gerald Undone This may be 8months old and things may have changed, but do you think this is still the best monopod up to date?

[@mattalberBsides]

Sold =) Off to buy mine now. Dude, thanks for your stellar reviews.

[@mondobytes]

Been using this Monopod for over a year and there's no other better Monopod.

[@geraldundone]

You were one of the people I had in mind when I said everyone says it's the greatest of all time. Ha. But you were right, it is. 💜

[@mondobytes]

Gerald Undone I take it with me everywhere, BTW great idea on boom pole implementation. 👏🏼

[@geraldundone]

@@mondobytes Thanks, dude!

[@apa9031]

Hey what about steadicam air?

[@felipemvera]

Have you paired the Cobra 2 with the Manfrotto 502 AH?

[@daoquang900]

the sound when extend or shorten the monopod is one of the most satisfying sounds to me haha

[@BampFilm]

Just had a job come in that would benefit from a monopod and this 3 year old video nailed it, job done!

[@ryanoffthegrid]

"So I immediately started beating the hell out of this thing to see where its faults are" *begins to shake weight it* I love this channel

[@geraldundone]

😂😜🙏

[@hellohogo]

Srsly thought I was the only one who noticed 😂😂😂

[@tobymcmullen]

Why do I spend hours doing research, just type in Gerald Undone then the type of gear and call it a day. Awesome video!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Greeting for the next video: "What's happening everybody? I'm Gerald Undone and my blood type is 4:2:2 10bit"

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Great work as always! Those iFootage guys are on a roll!

[@geraldundone]

Haha. Thanks, Caleb! 😃💜

[@dslrvideoshooter]

@@geraldundone 👍 Corrected my comment... Blood *type

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Cleaver video. Really like the approach of finding something wrong. I have not used a monopod enough to know all those future problems. Awesome insight.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Brian! Appreciate that. Cheers!

[@riparianstudios]

All what future problems?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

@@riparianstudios How he mentions that other monopods might lose their strength and start sinking.

[@riparianstudios]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy Got it. I thought you were talking about what was going to go wrong with the iFootage Cobra.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

@@riparianstudios no. Glad I was able to clear it up. This monopod looks really sweet.

[@aebonstudio7193]

Wow, that's a great monopod. Nothing cheers me up like a Gerald undone review

[@geraldundone]

Glad to hear my videos make you happy! 😃🙏

[@seanfeeney3790]

I love how hard you worked to find cons. Thanks for the great content (as usual).

[@geraldundone]

Haha. Thanks, Sean!

[@Soupcan13]

I'm so close to picking one of these up just not convinced if use it enough to justify the price. The engineering is amazing

[@mrwintoe]

I just received that monopod (by using your link). It's absolutely amazing! Thanks!

[@geraldundone]

Awesome! Glad to hear it, Matthew! Thanks for the update.

[@glennurquhart2989]

Had mine for over a year. Love it. Built like a tank. Won't need the case..lol I'll never have to buy another one..

[@OsamaAlZubaidi]

Just got it today. Thanks for the review

[@B_urdeNing]

Have been looking for a great monopod that also doubles as a great boom stand for my small lighting kit, thanks Gerald for the great video

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Peter! I'm glad this video was timely and helpful. Cheers!

[@NicholasLeicht]

Phenomenal video! When I pickup a monopod I'm definitely getting this one. Thank you Gerald! I'm always very impressed with your videos, super thorough and non-biased and presented in a very logical way that is easy to understand. I hope you have an affiliate link for this because I'd love to support you when I pick this up! 😊

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for the kind words, Nicholas. I really appreciate it. And yeah, I put an affiliate link in the description. For most of my videos featuring a product, I'll put an affiliate link in the description usually denoted with a shopping cart emoji. 🛒 Thanks again and cheers!

[@NicholasLeicht]

@@geraldundone good to know! Thank you 😊🙌🏻!

[@pedzsan]

I'm surfing around looking for a monopod and I bumped into an iFootage product on B&H and I thought "hey!!! Didn't Gerald review this!?!?" It turns out it is a different model but still fun to watch you review it again.

[@cedricjouarie]

Just when I’m on the lookout for a monopod for my C300II, the timing of this video couldn’t be better. Thank you, Gerald.

[@geraldundone]

Awesome! Thanks, Cedric.

[@cedricjouarie]

@@geraldundone Oh, I also wanted to tell you I'm going to mention you in my next vid. Spoiler: I'm gonna say nice things ;)

[@vinniet3627]

Fell asleep watching newer Undone videos, woke up groggy to the long hair and thought I was dreaming, you dream boat!

[@rodrigodemarchi1184]

The B-roll of you with the buckles cracked me up! Thanks, Gerald, you made me order it!

[@geraldundone]

Haha. Awesome! Glad it made you laugh! I think you'll really like it.

[@matto29]

Comprehensive. Pertinent. Funny. That’s classic Geraldtainment®

[@geraldundone]

Hah! Thanks, Matt! Appreciate it.

[@matto29]

Also: my favorite feature is the sweet cobra logo that gives me some childhood GI Joe nostalgia

[@geraldundone]

I hear that! I was OBSESSED with G.I. Joes when I was a kid.

[@FrancisBurnsWorldwide]

Straight to the point. Excellent ... which is how I would mark the majority of your postings. Thanks again. :-)

[@geraldundone]

Thanks a lot, Francis! Appreciate that.

[@CaseyHardman]

Didn't even think about using a monopod as a boom pole. Definitely might pick this up if I start doing more weddings. Solid review man!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Casey! Appreciate that. Cheers!

[@jimmythree4588]

Awesome as always Gerald. Never used a monopod myself. But this is pretty cool, and very informative.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Jimmy! Appreciate it.

[@enidrajm]

Haha! No, I guess you can't fault a company for not letting you use a single-use product as two separate products. Thanks for your approach to evaluating this product: in the wild.

[@MaxPhotoGraphic]

I love the fight between you and the cobra :) Thanks for the content Gerald :)

[@PTUsher]

Great video - quality, balanced and smart, as ever -you win our respect and trust, and yo funny. But you gimme GAS! I’ve owned the Sirui for a couple of months and I love it. Even yesterday, I told it ‘I love you’. Then I see this haha. Why are we so obsessed with having the ‘best’? Keep up the great work, seriously. Thanks.

[@geraldundone]

Thank you very much for this. Very encouraging. 😃🙏💜 Sorry about the GAS, but you're right--it's a great time to be into gear!

[@delgadonyc]

I had an in stock notification from B&H set for this. I got the email yesterday and immediately ordered it at $149.99. Today I checked and it was $179.99. Best impulsive purchase ever! Great video by the way.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for confirming I'm not crazy! I knew it was $150 just yesterday. 😃

[@riparianstudios]

"Hit the dislike button twice," eh? I see what you did there, Gerald. 🧐

[@geraldundone]

😃😜👌

[@pebmets]

Another great job. Your reviews are always practical and interesting. I was never a happy monopod user in the past. I always felt more comfortable with tripods for what i shoot, but this looks like a winner to me. I went over to B&H and see a two to four week wait for more to come in. Since I am someone who likes to work with heavier cameras and lenses this looks as if it will work for me. Thanks again.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Phil! Appreciate the kind words. Sold out again already, eh? Jeez. They were just back in stock today.

[@sooocheesy]

I don't use a monopod but I have one of their slider kits and it's built like a tank. The hardware they make is top notch. The app to control the slider while it works is pretty awkward and buggy, so hopefully their software guys catch up with the great work of their hardware team.

[@spritual_enlightenment]

iFootage Cobra 2 C180 R is terrific. This video is terrific.

[@geraldundone]

Thank you! 😃🙏

[@spritual_enlightenment]

@@geraldundone, thank u Gerald. U do not waste my time, period.

[@daddysdust]

Great Video! I already own this monopod and you showed some features I didn't know it had.

[@DopamineOverload]

Dude. I've seen too many reviews of gear over the years. Could this possibly be the most informative, non-bullshit, technically complete, etc... review, ever? Yeah, probably. Please do a ton more reviews of affordable videography gear. Gladly subscribed!

[@KardosoMedia]

Nice Gerald! Thanks for the honest review

[@geraldundone]

My pleasure! Cheers. 😃🙏

[@ThisIsTechToday]

In a weird way, when you consider how well engineered it is, the features, the use cases, and the build, $150 seems kind of like a steal.

[@geraldundone]

I completely agree. I would normally spend ~$130 on a big brand monopod that was significantly less impressive.

[@tonyscalifornia]

Awesome video !!! I just hesitate to get a monopod, watch over 30 videos to look for the reason to get one but never found any. I knew that Ifootage monopod for a while because a ton of youtuber has it, I really like it for a professional look but it’s not really sold me for the look. You just sold me this perfect monopod when I’m watching your video at my lunch break and really my whole day work was just gone forever hahaa. Thank you anyway, look forward to have some coffee with you anytime soon

[@sizzlemann]

I have that exact monopod and LOVE it!! Perfect for traveling as you can break it down to fit in larger backpacks. I'm thinking of attaching a gimbal at the end for those smooth, hard to reach shots.

[@geraldundone]

Nice! Thanks for sharing. Attaching a gimbal is a great idea!

[@BCPaulVideoProd]

I've never been a monopod guy. But now I may give this one a try. Excellent video as always!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks a lot, Brian! Appreciate the kind words.

[@ellisvener5337]

I was on a location shoot the other day with a friend and he picked up My Cobra 2 C180 Monopod worked with it for a bit and said, "This thing is great. How much did it cost? $500 (USD)?" He was astounded when I told him the price and immediately ordered one. There is a way to make it even better: add an iFootage SeaStar Q1 Quick disconnect system to your Cobra 2, tripods, and other supports, and heads. The SeaStar allows you to very quickly and securely move the head from one support to the other.

[@tracyleepitre6079]

Thank you for an excellent review! This monopod is now on my wish list!

[@michaelweichhardt]

I have the C120-II version and the heigh is enough for me! The C120 has the advantage of a very small package size! - It fits in any backpack! Also the C120 version is a little shorter but the minimal height is actually more stable than the larger minimal height at the C180. So if you like mid-low angle shots go for the C120! Oh and don't forget you can actually stack two C120 together and get insane boom range or monopod length! if you really need to! ;)

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! And yeah, that stacking of two monopods thing is outrageous and awesome.

[@stevekdigitalworx]

@@geraldundone I think you'd need a pully system to manage that counterweight or your forearms will be a burnin'

[@danielmachadotube]

Gerald mentions the 180 goes up a few inches higher with the feet. I'm considering the 120 and curious if you have a measurement for total height including the base on that model. Cannot decide between the 120 and 150. Thanks!

[@WarriorVideographer]

I am using the iFootage Cobra 2 Strike since October 2017 still standing strong.

[@KSoul]

I just bought one...can't wait to get my hands on it!

[@JonPais]

Great review, Gerald. I own their Wild Bull T7 tripod and Shark Slider... iFootage makes very high quality gear!

[@geraldundone]

Agreed, Jon! And thanks a lot for the kind words. 😃

[@Design475]

Amazing video! What do you think is the best value for money fluid head for this monopod??

[@MikeBorgheseAudio]

Intro: Hi, I'm Gerald Undone and "mangio pizza tutto il giorno con patate di contorno" (is an Italian rhyme sentence very particular, the translation is "I eat pizza all day with potatoes side dish")

[@geraldundone]

Hahaha. 😂👏

[@dodmedia]

Fantastic review Gerald! You're even taller than I am! 😅 It does look like a killer monopod for pretty much all purposes. Intro request: Hi, I'm Gerald Undone....... (uncomfortably long silence with unbroken eye contact) ........

[@geraldundone]

Thanks a lot! And thanks for the intro suggestion. 😃👍

[@TheToneWork]

This is the second video I've seen for this monopod. Looks like it's the Sachtler of monopods. Thanks for the review.

[@geraldundone]

That's a good way to put it, yeah. The ultimate of its kind. Cheers, Conrad!

[@BrandonLuckain]

I remember seeing this in person at NAB as well. Great approach seeing it's faults rather than going at it the other way around! I ended up scoring a cheap Sirui that has some of the same functions but now I'm thinking I need to pick up one of these!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Brandon! Appreciate that.

[@gorila1958]

Also it comes in an aluminum version . Which I'm sure was something you could have mentioned but it's cool. I just ordered one myself . The Aluminum version is $109 at B&H

[@davidyanceyjr]

How refreshing, great review. Hit the thumbs-up three times.

[@gkochanowsky]

I hit it four times!

[@michaelweichhardt]

Intro: Hi, I'm Gerald Undone and right now I am looking at your face!

[@geraldundone]

Haha. I like it.

[@toxictabasco]

Great review and demo. Stuff keeps getting better. If I didn't already have a monopod and head, that would be part of my kit.

[@geraldundone]

Thank you very much! Appreciate it.

[@Mustafa0949]

lol.....I like that you told the truth, and I'm going to buy that monopod, too I've got three but I think I'll be happy with that one, great video;

[@geraldundone]

Thank you! 😃🙏

[@alanplatt888]

Great video, demonstrating your usage for a monopod of this type. I have a Sirui P-324S Carbon Fibre, maybe not as good as the cobra ? but watching your videos is generally a bonus for kit usage. Thanks

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for the kind words, Alan! Appreciate it.

[@TheSmeagol630]

Props for doing so many VFX shots where it looks like you're outside!

[@geraldundone]

Haha. I had to paint my entire room green. It's my own personal Dreamatorium now.

[@dalechavez6974]

Ohhh yeah liked & subbed. Found you through Camera Conspiracies.

[@SimpleSandalsMedia]

Excellent (and funny) review. Thanks to you this is added on my wishlist.

[@geraldundone]

Thank you very much! 😃🙏

[@giolee1274]

Man, you made me wanna buy another monopod. 😂

[@BlackBearForge]

You can buy the quick release plate from iFootage on Amazon. But I agree it would be nice if it came with 2

[@jeremyFNP]

Thanks you just made me order it!! Lol I need a good monopod so I can’t wait to try it out!!

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Jeremy! I think you'll enjoy it. Cheers!

[@hongcheung]

Great video as always Gerald 👍 I recently bought the cobra strike 2 instead of this one as after shooting weddings I needed the speed and the ability to change height quietly over the extra 30cm (not as tall as you 😉). I’m impressed at the build and the strength and we’ve been using Manfrotto and sirui for years and this is definitely the best monopod of the bunch. I never thought of using the opposite end though to attach devices - awesome find. Anyway, keep the videos coming 👌

[@geraldundone]

Cool! Glad to hear you like the Strike. Definitely a very interesting monopod. Appreciate your kind words and sharing your experiences!

[@BrianSellers]

Great review, man! I have a Sirui that I like, except that its shortest size is still too big for any but the largest suitcases. This looks like a great option.

[@geraldundone]

Cheers! Thanks, Brian!

[@KristopherBryce]

Great review. Do you have a recommendation for a better fluid head? Thanks, KB from OHIO

[@markbernhardt6281]

They sell the top plates now. Out of stock but when they get back in I may switch all of my stuff to their quick release systems. Just great.

[@jmackultra]

Damn dawg I didn’t know you were 6’4. Jeez. I always assumed you were just a regular sized guy. You and Marques are both giants.

[@EugeneMaynard]

I have used one since they came out, and I agree! There is also another unique feature of being able to connect another of their quick release tripods to it to make at the least a double as tall version which I have done with no problems what so ever!😃🙏🏾

[@geraldundone]

Yeah, that's cool too. I saw that on their website. Pretty awesome.

[@Mightythunder0987]

This review is PERFECT

[@elbaby2001]

Thank you for the review, I learn a lot about the monopod. I need one for 360 photos and videos. I did wish it had some weights that could be added to the base so it wont tip over on windy days. Only thing I notice I wish had. Might end up getting it and buy a sand bag or something.

[@framingthewild]

Great review, Gerald! I am looking to buy this monopod but I do have one question I can’t seem to find the answer for. Can you un-mount the head on the low angle mini tripod section to then mount a gimbal head on it? This would be for low angle shooting with large telephoto lens on a gimbal head. Thank you.

[@adsertheblade]

Hi Gerald. Thanks for the usual great review. Just wondering if the screw on the thick side can turn around to be used as a 1/4 to fit directly onto a camera. Looks like the one on there now is a 3/8. Thanks

[@fjodorf7341]

Do you know the Sirui P204S? It's very similar to this one and many people say that it's the best Monopod ever as well. If you know it, how do you like it in comparison to the iFootage? (trying to decide between them currently. What I like about the iFootage is the quick release systems, but the Sirui has a larger foot which is important to me).

[@jimatyeo]

Very well done review, probably the best one on KZbin for this product. I already own the monopod and one of their tripods. I have been a pro photog for 33 years now and have tried almost every monopod on the planet. This one is the best for the money of any I have tried. I own 12 other monopods that I have gathered over the years trying to find the ultimate do it all monopod. This is it! I have Gitzo's, Manfrotto's, Giottos and some other brands but this one seems to beat all of the others now. This is the one I take with me all the time. I have been a huge fan of monopods for a long time they are so versatile, they are one of the secret weapons of photography. I use them in all kinds of ways and usages many outside of the box. As you say this monopod allows you a bit more usages even than some of the more expensive units. Good example is using the monopod other way around for mic's, flash units and camera's as you did. I didn't think of that until I owned it for a month. Had I seen your video first, I would have been ahead of the game. :) Well done Gerald, so I subscribed

[@geraldundone]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jim. Appreciate your experienced perspective. And thanks for the kind words!

[@smallbizdigitalmedia]

@Jim Atyeo as a Bristol City FC supporter I love your surname wrt our club legend John Atyeo!

[@jimatyeo]

@@smallbizdigitalmedia Thanks.:) I have heard that there was a superb English soccer star named Atyeo. I had my DNA checked and apparently I am 82% British Iles mix. With the other being Scandinavian. Cheers

[@stevepuddlejumperpilot6062]

haha............great video. informative AND fun!! thank u for uploading it, as I'm in the market for a monopod.

[@dalechavez6974]

Damn good review man! I'm sold.

[@geraldundone]

Thanks, Dale!

[@theshopper6902]

There is one major drawback you could have added 5:03... The tripod base legs are small when compared with SURUI 204SR, which is what most reviewers had found out to be beneficial.. But Drawback for sirui 240sr - is lacking 90degree cut out for ball joint to shoot vertical videos 😂😂

[@bobcoco6047]

Me: Carbon Fiber, Red metallic touch, & Gerald's utter approval → Instant Validation ! Wallet: Wait a minute...

[@BadEmpanada]

You sold me on this by telling me that it can double as both a mic stand or a boom, hahaha. Just have to find it somewhere over here now.

[@franciscoantonioconde3697]

Hi Gerald Which head do you recommend for a TC6 something better than the Komodo K5? For a similar price? Thx

[@stevetqp9152]

Excellent monopod video, Gerald! I'm thinking of a monopod to complement my tripods, and am considering either this IFOOTAGE Cobra C180-II (with a Leofoto VH-105 tilting head)....OR a Sirui P-324, but have heard of the following issues. Any thoughts on these alleged “issues" or which monopod is more robust? "The Cobra 2 has a "plastic" ball joint at the base, and the 1/4 3/8 threads don't completely retract for mounting". "The Sirui's ball joint at the base gets dirt/grit easily, making cleaning necessary more often." Thank you!

[@markshirley01]

Gerald they certainly are pushing this product at the moment it's's all over my YT feed for weeks. But because it's you I'll watch this video. 😁

[@geraldundone]

I've been seeing the videos too, Mark! That's why I wanted to try it. Thanks for watching mine. 🙏😃

[@markshirley01]

@@geraldundone well it was a very good review as usual.

[@eirjordan337]

Damn...just killed off the perfect monopod KZbin channel 😂

[@geraldundone]

Haha. 👍

[@Noealz]

now this is a great review

[@geraldundone]

Thank you! 😃🙏

[@AjushiPhotography]

Have to agree - posted a review giving it rave reviews too 👍

[@JeahnLaffitteAdventures]

You’re 6’4”?! Geez! Can’t believe I didn’t find you at NAB. Great review!

[@geraldundone]

Haha. Yeah, should have been able to spot me! Thanks for the kind words! 😃

[@stephanerobert7321]

Hi gerald, Which fluid head do you recommend instead of the komodo k5 ?

[@montoyaturner8065]

Excellent Video

[@alexbormanbou]

2:06 that's only so with the carbon fiber version, the metal one does the hard impact when collapsed.

[@VioletHenning]

Haha funny man. Love the info on the monopod. Sold.

[@pebmets]

I'll give this a try. Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Looks like a great choice. Plus, it's a great tool for changing a gimbal into a jib.

[@geraldundone]

Agreed. Definitely a cool way to fly the gimbal farther.

[@skymakai]

SUPER Helpful! I only wish the video head was a little cheaper.

[@joeensley3912]

How do you feel about this vs the Steadicam Air monopod? Would the ultimate setup be the steadciam air and pair it with the Cobra 2 base legs?

[@Astrapitsakas]

Bought the cobra 2 strike monopod. Best buy for my m50!

[@eatermckinnon4644]

I got it for 120 on ebay a few days ago. Being able to adjust with 1 hand is awesome.

[@Astrapitsakas]

@@eatermckinnon4644 I found so many uses of the monopod. You can use the legs with a fluidhead that has an arm to make a shoulder rig that presses on your body. You can use the legs also like holding a pistol and make some some following shots if you dont walk. I connected it with a benro monopod of a friend's and went up to 10 feet.

[@eatermckinnon4644]

@@Astrapitsakas show me an example of that! Because i was shooting last week and someone told me to do something like that.

[@Astrapitsakas]

@@eatermckinnon4644 I need to send you a picture somewhere if you like.

[@blackwingpictures8965]

Just an idea, some thin rope and a small steak (dirt ground) or same thin rope but looped to your camera bag for concrete jungles, might do the trick for a quick fix on the swaying monopod. A lot lighter than taking a regular tripod. Love your channel btw!

[@geraldundone]

Yeah, that's an idea. You'd need two in opposite directions to prevent one from pulling the monopod over. But at that point you've basically built a rope tripod. Haha. 😜

[@blackwingpictures8965]

@@geraldundone I have to admit, I got a laugh out of this one...doesn't mean I won't try it. Why do Old Fashioned's make all ideas great 😅

[@Oofling]

Geral, what do you think about the iFootage Cobra 2 Strike? It looks amazing for fast adjustments of the height.

[@geraldundone]

Yeah, it's a cool product. Not my style of monopod, but definitely a clever design.

[@hcepeda]

Sorry but the Sirui P-324S monopod is the world's greatest monopod. :D

[@ivanmunoz2522]

too expensive

[@fjodorf7341]

What's the difference between that one and the 204SR?

[@GregorPQ]

Not anymore.

[@Teeb2023]

What does it have that this one doesn't?

[@ChrisAnsonPhotography]

Great review. Thanks! In the video you mention that the video head is okay, but that there are other options. Do have any recommendations in that price range that you would recommend over this one? i would be using it with a BMPCC 4k with half cage and Shinobi.

[@negkoray]

This guys channel is awesome

[@geraldundone]

Thanks so much! 😃🙏

[@AninaLonte]

SOLD thank you very much.