In this video I’m reviewing the iFootage Mono Stand (round base mono stand) and why I went from “this is perfect for my studio” to “stability sold separately” pretty quickly. At first glance I loved it: the base is tiny compared to a tripod, it’s super quick to set up, and it massively reduces trip hazards in a tight studio space. The base is also really heavy (it needs to be with only one point of contact), it goes up to about 2m high, and it’s genuinely hard to knock over. For lights, tube lights, and even a projector, it’s a really convenient bit of kit. But for cameras… it’s a problem unless your floors are perfectly level. Because it’s a single contact point, you get that ever-so-slight wobble, and once you notice it you can’t unsee it—especially if you touch the camera to adjust ISO or focus while recording. Even with a projector throwing an image on the wall, you can see the shake. Build quality is classic iFootage (metal, solid, “proper video gear”), and I’m a fan of the brand, but at around $120 each it doesn’t make sense for my use case. For me it’s great for lights, disappointing for cameras, and I’ll be sending mine back.