{"product_id":"sirui-monopod-p-424fl-va-5-head","title":"Sirui Monopod P-424FL + VA-5 Head","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSirui Monopod P-424FL + VA-5 Head: Follow fast-moving action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sirui Monopod P-424FL + VA-5 Head reaches a maximum height of 198 cm, bringing a long lens up to a comfortable working position for sports and wildlife. Its carbon-fibre monopod comes with a compact video head, so you can follow moving subjects with controlled pans and tilts rather than holding the camera unsupported. This set is especially suited to photographers working with long lenses, or covering events where a tripod would take up too much space. At a busy sideline, the monopod keeps your support close and easy to reposition as play moves across the field. For wildlife, the VA-5’s fluid movement is useful when tracking an animal through the frame. It also suits event coverage in a crowd, where the smaller footprint is more manageable than a tripod. The P-424FL has a five-section shaft and quick flip locks for extending or shortening it between positions. Its base can be used as a small tabletop support too, adding another option when you need a low, steady camera position. Together, the monopod and VA-5 offer a focused support setup for moving subjects, with useful modular details beyond a basic monopod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section=\"features\"\u003eA monopod with more options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-fibre construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shaft combines a light build with support for camera equipment. That’s useful when you’re carrying a long lens and want a support you can reposition during an event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive sections with flip locks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The quick-locking sections adjust the monopod’s length without a slow twist-lock routine. You can change its height as the shooting position or subject changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable top plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick-release collar allows the mounting plate to come off and be secured again. The reversible screw accepts either a 1\/4\"-20 or 3\/8\"-16 fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTilt-adjustable base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The base has a lockable ball joint with up to 36° of tilt, plus rubber feet for grip. This articulation gives the monopod room to lean while keeping its feet in contact with the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVA-5 fluid video head:\u003c\/strong\u003e The head provides smooth panning and tilting, with a separate pan-lock control. Its spring-supported counterbalance is intended to steady tilt movement when working with heavier cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArca-type quick-release plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included head plate attaches to compatible Arca-type clamps. The VA-5 is rated for equipment up to 2.5 kg, so keep the combined camera and lens within that limit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The quick-release plate can also attach directly to the monopod’s base to form a mini tripod. Its folding legs have two angle settings, handy for tabletop work or a low camera position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-section=\"extra\"\u003eHeight and load\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P-424FL extends to 198 cm and adjusts down to a minimum height of 81 cm. It weighs 1.9 kg, a manageable carry weight for a support that reaches above eye level. The monopod’s stated load capacity is 3 kg; the supplied VA-5 head has its own lower rating of 2.5 kg. For a setup using the head, use the head’s rating as the limit for the complete camera-and-lens combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the edge of a football pitch, the action can change direction in a moment, and that’s where this Sirui set makes sense. I like that the VA-5 gives you fluid pan and tilt movement: follow a player across the field with a steady sweep instead of repositioning a tripod. The five-section carbon-fibre shaft is quick to adjust with its flip locks, which is useful as you move between seated and standing positions. For wildlife, I’d pair it with a long lens and keep the combined camera and lens within the head’s 2.5 kg rating; the monopod itself is rated to 3 kg, but the head is the tighter limit. It’s a more compact support than a tripod, though it won’t stand in for one when you need hands-free support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSirui Monopod P-424FL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSirui VA-5 head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sirui\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: P-424FL + VA-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Monopod with video head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Carbon fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum height: 198 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum height: 81 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSections: 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonopod load capacity: 3 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVA-5 head load capacity: 2.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sirui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57447567884628,"sku":"SI-P424FL+VA5","price":313.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/SI-P424FL_VA5_01.jpg?v=1791293369","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/es\/products\/sirui-monopod-p-424fl-va-5-head","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}