--- product_id: 524119738 title: "Manbily Aluminum Alloy Monopod (A-555L)" brand: "manbily" price: "¥17537" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Manbily" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/524119738-manbily-aluminum-alloy-monopod-a-555l store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 7kg load capacity 490g ultra-lightweight 6-section quick-lock legs Manbily Aluminum Alloy Monopod (A-555L) **Brand:** manbily **Price:** ¥17537 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📸 Elevate your shots and your style—carry confidence wherever you roam! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Manbily Aluminum Alloy Monopod (A-555L) by manbily - **How much does it cost?** ¥17537 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/524119738-manbily-aluminum-alloy-monopod-a-555l) ## Best For - manbily enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted manbily brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ergonomic Non-Slip Grip:** Textured rubber handle ensures a confident hold during every adventure or shoot. - • **Versatile 2-in-1 Design:** Transforms from a professional monopod to a sturdy walking stick—your ultimate travel companion. - • **Aerospace-Grade Strength:** Crafted from premium aluminum alloy, supporting up to 15.4 lbs with rock-solid stability. - • **Travel-Ready Compactness:** Folds down to a sleek 40cm for effortless portability—never miss a shot on the go. - • **Rapid Setup & Secure Locking:** Quick-twist leg locks let you extend or collapse in seconds, so you’re always ready to capture the moment. ## Overview The Manbily A-555L Monopod is a lightweight, 6-section aluminum alloy camera support that extends up to 168cm and supports cameras up to 7kg. Designed for travel and versatility, it features a reinforced mounting platform, ergonomic rubber grip, and a unique 2-in-1 function doubling as a walking stick. Compact and durable, it’s engineered for professionals and enthusiasts who demand stability and convenience on the move. ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Manbily Monopods for Cameras with Handle Camera Monopod Walking Stick 61inches Portable Compact Travel Monopod Aluminum Alloy Stick Selfie Stick 6 Sections 15.4lbs for DSLR Video Camcorder Stand (Red) at desertcart UK. Review: Trustworthy as a walking stick - What a great idea. This is well made and very sturdy. It makes an excellent monopod and an equally excellent walking aid. It has five extendable sections that you can extend to any part of and lock. The locking mechanism for each element is very, very strong and the rubberised twist-locks are grippy and can be tightened very easily. Use the arch between your thumb and index finger. It does not require a lot of grip to lock into place. The quality of the monopod is excellent. It is streets ahead of those cheap, aluminium pods and tripods that you see. There has been some serious engineering applied to its design. And it feels very strong and trustworthy. For me, it has become my regular cane that I use daily, even when not out taking photographs. Review: Great value, well made, monopod - An excellent monopod, well designed, solid, durable, and functional. This is definitely one to consider if you need a monopod that won't let you down. ## Features - ✅[PORTABLE TRAVEL MONOPOD]: The 6-piece Manbily A-555L monopod weighs only 490g and folds down to 40cm, making the camera monopod an ideal companion for travel, sports, and wildlife photography - compact and lightweight. - ✅[STRONG CONSTRUCTION]: A strong aerospace-grade aluminum metal structure with a maximum leg of 28 mm offers greater strength (load capacity up to 7 kg / 15.4 lbs) and stability. - ✅[STRENGTHENED MOUNTING PLATFORM]: The mounting platform is reinforced with rivets to increase safety. A reversible 1/4" and 3/8" screw plate allows the attachment of virtually any camera, camcorder or ball head. - ✅[NON-SLIP RUBBER GRIP]: The textured rubber grip provides a firmer, longer lifespan than a foam grip when used, and an upgrade designed for a more ergonomic and professional use. - ✅[6-PIECE LEGS]: Sophisticated quick-lock rotating leg with a quarter turn to extend or lock the sections and set up the monopod between 40 cm and 155 cm in seconds. In combination with walking stick handle, the height can reach up to 168 cm. - ✅[2-in-1 monopod]: The monopod is equipped with 2-in-1 rubber feet and metal feet. The outer rubber pad can be pulled out and processed into metal feet to meet different usage scenarios. Install the included handle to use the monopod as hiking poles. Comes with a protective screw cover and a carry bag. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BBYVCB65 | | Audio Recording | No | | Best Sellers Rank | 24 in Monopods | | Box Contents | Carrying Bag, Monopod, Muanl+Allen Key, Phone Holder, Walking Stick Handle | | Brand | Manbily | | Brand Name | Manbily | | Colour | Red+Black | | Compatible Devices | Camcorder, Camera | | Compatible devices | Camcorder, Camera | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 344 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Aluminium | | Folded size | 15.7" | | Head Type | Ball Heads | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 40D x 40W x 1549H millimetres | | Item Length | 168 Centimetres | | Item Type Name | Camera monopod. | | Item Weight | 499 g | | Item weight | 499 g | | Leg Diameter | 2.8 Centimeters | | Manufacturer | Manbily | | Manufacturer Part Number | Manbily | | Material | Aluminium | | Maximum Height | 66.14 Inches | | Maximum Weight Capacity | 7 Kilograms | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Minimum Height | 40 Centimetres | | Model Name | A-555L | | Model Number | A-555L | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of leg sections | 6 | | Product Features | Lightweight | | Product Warranty | 1 year manufacturer | | Screen Size | 168 Centimetres | | Special feature | Lightweight | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Manbily - **Colour:** Red+Black - **Compatible devices:** Camcorder, Camera - **Item weight:** 1.1 Pounds - **Material:** Aluminium - **Maximum height:** 61 Inches - **Model name:** A-555L - **Special feature:** Lightweight - **Tripod head type:** Ball Heads - **Weight limit:** 7 Kilograms ## Images ![Manbily Aluminum Alloy Monopod (A-555L) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LE4FrhDGL.jpg) ![Manbily Aluminum Alloy Monopod (A-555L) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815ju9+3Y4L.jpg) ![Manbily Aluminum Alloy Monopod (A-555L) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71A+g7YU5vL.jpg) ![Manbily Aluminum Alloy Monopod (A-555L) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Io86tKINL.jpg) ![Manbily Aluminum Alloy Monopod (A-555L) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jy5DoWeAL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the difference between the carbon fiber monopod and aluminum monopod? Just the weight?** A: Yes, weight is one difference - a carbon fiber is lighter than an aluminum tube of the same diameter and thickness. The other is stiffness. Carbon fiber is more stiff than aluminum for the same diameter and thickness of tube. **Q: Description here says carbon weighs more and holds less than aluminum; is that true?** A: Hello, Good question. This is my opinion only. I'm not a materials scientist or an expert of any kind. So, I think this monopod will work for just about any binocular or camera that can be easily and comfortably by hand, mostly without any additional support. What this monopod will do is help keep the equipment steady, and help prevent fatigue. It has certainly worked great for me. Anything heavier I will always depend on my Gitzo tripod. I hope this helps. Best... **Q: Do you have the rubber leg tips replacement?** A: Yes. I keep them on all the time. With them on there is no problem indoors or outdoors. **Q: Is the metal spike replaceable??** A: You can pull off the rubber foot to expose a spike tip. This aluminum mono pod is great, compact and lightweight ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trustworthy as a walking stick *by M***L on 21 April 2026* What a great idea. This is well made and very sturdy. It makes an excellent monopod and an equally excellent walking aid. It has five extendable sections that you can extend to any part of and lock. The locking mechanism for each element is very, very strong and the rubberised twist-locks are grippy and can be tightened very easily. Use the arch between your thumb and index finger. It does not require a lot of grip to lock into place. The quality of the monopod is excellent. It is streets ahead of those cheap, aluminium pods and tripods that you see. There has been some serious engineering applied to its design. And it feels very strong and trustworthy. For me, it has become my regular cane that I use daily, even when not out taking photographs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value, well made, monopod *by N***B on 11 August 2025* An excellent monopod, well designed, solid, durable, and functional. This is definitely one to consider if you need a monopod that won't let you down. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good monopod but not perfect, needs improvement. *by S***H on 26 June 2023* I needed a monopod for my camera to record videos. When zoomed in a long way whilst recording videos, the smallest shake of my hand can be seen massively on the video. I decided to buy this Manbily as it seemed better quality than others, plus it can be used as a walking stick. It is a very good monopod but not quite perfect, and could be improved. PROS:- 1. Good strong study frame when extended, no cheap plastics, feels like it can take alot of punishment before breaking. 2. Strong rubber handle with secure grip. 3. Wriststrap to ensure you won't let go of the monopod. Wriststrap can move around carrying platform to wherever you need it, and wriststrap can be removed completely if required. 4. Mounting thread can switch between 1/4 and 3/8 inch screw depending on your equipment. 5. Can easily change between a rubber foot or a metal spike depending on the ground. 6. Easily extend or retract length of monopod by turning quick locking knobs. 7. Small size of 40cm when folded and very light, can extend to a massive 155cm. CONS:- 1. Rubber protective cap on top mounting thread only fits onto the 3/8 inch screw, so if you are using the 1/4 inch screw, then you cannot use the rubber protective cap. They should have included two different sized protective caps for the two mounting thread sizes. 2. Quick Locking Knobs only have to be loosened a little to extend the monopod. If you loosen them too much by accident, the monopod starts to fall apart, as it is also the quick locking knobs that keep everything fixed together. 3. Biggest problem is the carrying platform that the camera rests on, is made from hard plastic. As you tighten the monopod onto your camera, the hard plastic carrying platform scratches the camera. They should have fixed rubber or foam onto the carrying platform to protect your camera. I had some adhesive black foam tape and stuck that to the carrying platform to stop my camera getting scratched. ## Frequently Bought Together - Manbily Camera Monopod Aluminum Portable Compact Lightweight Travel Monopod with Carrying Bag Walking Stick Handle,for DSLR Canon Nikon Sony Video Camcorder,6 Sections up to 61-in (A-555L) - Ball Head Manbily Tripod Head Metal Aluminum Body 360° Panoramic Monopod Head with Extra Arca Swiss Quick Release Plate, Load up to 17.6lbs/8kg,Camera Head for DSLR, Camcorder, Slider (Red) - Manbily Mini Tripod Base for Monopods, 3/8" Screw Desktop Stand with Three Feet, Monopod Support, Travel for Ball Head Tripod/Fluid Head DSLR Camera Camcorder, Tilt 20 & Rotate 360 (Red) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/524119738-manbily-aluminum-alloy-monopod-a-555l](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/524119738-manbily-aluminum-alloy-monopod-a-555l) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-08-31*