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Mike,
I wouldn't be too concerned about how much weight it can carry - what does your heaviest lens and camera combo weigh?
Also, consider how tall you are. I have a Manfrotto monopod that is just a wisker too short, meaning I have to stoop slightly to use it.
I agree with Dennis - it supports the weight and reduces fatigue. I think the biggest role is for big telephotos shooting sports from the sidelines - as soon as you have to tilt off the horizontal, their usefulness diminishes.
As for Benro gear - I have one of their carbon fibre tripods and am very happy. Do your research - there is a "code" to the model numbers of their tripods, and I presume there would be one for their monopods as well. I think it covers height, thickness of tubing and number of segments.
Just my 2 cents worth.
DT
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