--- product_id: 5121454 title: "Forta FM500 57\" Inch Heavy Duty Professional Monopod with Ball Head, Quick Release, and Soft Case for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus DSLR" brand: "forta" price: "623.73 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 category: "Photo" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5121454-forta-fm500-57-inch-heavy-duty-professional-monopod-with-ball store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Forta FM500 57" Inch Heavy Duty Professional Monopod with Ball Head, Quick Release, and Soft Case for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus DSLR **Brand:** forta **Price:** 623.73 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Forta FM500 57" Inch Heavy Duty Professional Monopod with Ball Head, Quick Release, and Soft Case for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus DSLR by forta - **How much does it cost?** 623.73 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5121454-forta-fm500-57-inch-heavy-duty-professional-monopod-with-ball) ## Best For - forta enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted forta brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The FM500 is Forta's Monopod, designed from strong but lightweight carbon-alloyed steel for those needing durability and portability that other manufacturers just can't deliver.  Featuring a quick-release mount on top of a ball-head, this piece of equipment is guaranteed to work how you need it to, when you need it to – and easily stow away when you don't.The Forta FM500 Forta's Monopod The Forta Professional Monopod is great for use with nearly all DSLR Cameras including : Canon T5i, T4i, T3i, T2i, T5, T3, SL1, 70D, 60D, 50D, 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 6D, 7D Nikon D3000 D3200 D5200 D5300 D7000 Olympus EM1, OMD EM5, EM10, E-PL5, E-PL3, E-PM2, E-PM1, EVOLT Panasonic GH4, GH3, GH2, GF6, GF5, GF4, GF3, GF2, G6, G5, G4, G3, G2, G1, Gx7, GM1 Fuji XT1, XE2, XE1, X Pro 1, X100, X100s, X20, X10, XA1, XM1 And More! If you are unsure of whether your camera will be good for use with the Forta professional monopod, please ask int he questions section. Chances are your camera will be perfect for this heavy duty monopod! Max. Height:  57 in (1450 mm) Min. Height:  23.6 in (600 mm) Folded Height:  23.6 in (600 mm) Leg Diameter:  0.8 in (28 mm Sections:  3 Weight:  2.6 lb (610 g) Max. Load:  6.6 lb (6 kg) ## Features - Quality Ball Head - Padded Grip - Carrying Case - Ideal for DSLR Cameras - Quick Release Leg Locks ## Images ![Forta FM500 57" Inch Heavy Duty Professional Monopod with Ball Head, Quick Release, and Soft Case for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus DSLR - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41QyR8cDK8L.jpg) ![Forta FM500 57" Inch Heavy Duty Professional Monopod with Ball Head, Quick Release, and Soft Case for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus DSLR - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41gXkQAwsSL.jpg) ![Forta FM500 57" Inch Heavy Duty Professional Monopod with Ball Head, Quick Release, and Soft Case for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus DSLR - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31s5deYOeML.jpg) ![Forta FM500 57" Inch Heavy Duty Professional Monopod with Ball Head, Quick Release, and Soft Case for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus DSLR - Image 4](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/21tOlQCNpDL.jpg) ![Forta FM500 57" Inch Heavy Duty Professional Monopod with Ball Head, Quick Release, and Soft Case for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus DSLR - Image 5](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31Hz5n5IUmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Purchase *by D***T on March 18, 2014* I was thrilled with the quality of this product. It is heavy duty without being heavy. I was concerned about the 57" height thinking it would be too short. I was wrong. It is the perfect height for my 5'2" height with plenty of length left to use if need be. The ball head and quick release work very well. I have used this product exclusively since it arrived. Indoor or outdoor it has proven to be a high quality product. More convenient than my tripod. It came in a durable case with a hex wrench in case anything should come loose. The case does not have a zippered pocket to store it in though. I like to keep my tools with the product they came with so I pinned it to the inside of the case so I won't lose it. I can not think of any reason not to purchase this monopod. Have already suggested it to several friends and family members. Definitely will purchase another one soon for my husband. Great price. Great product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Monopod *by O***! on March 27, 2015* It seems sturdy which is good as I'm taking it to Ireland. My only complaint is that it is rather long in its collapsed position and doesn't fit well in my backpack ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by H***Y on December 5, 2014* A little light in construction, but it works perfectly for me --- ## 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.tn/products/5121454-forta-fm500-57-inch-heavy-duty-professional-monopod-with-ball](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5121454-forta-fm500-57-inch-heavy-duty-professional-monopod-with-ball) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-11-11*