Opteka 72-Inch Photo Video Monopod with Quick Release for Digital SLR Cameras and Camcorders Black

If you shoot sports, concerts this is a perfect addition to your arsenal. The 'pod is well made though the locks are plastic, extends to a good height and well supplied (has a retractable spike foot and cool case). For the price you cannot beat it. Period. Unless you are a pro, don't waste money with more expensive brands, this is all you need. Mine is used a few times a year (school sports and concerts). After a couple of years of using it without a head I have recently added a Manfrotto tilt head, which cost more than the pod its self!!! But I wanted a quick release, hence the addition. Highly recommended!!! Update Aug 2013: I have read the negative reviews that others have posted and sympathize with them. However, my piece has been a great buy as it is still in use with no problems. All the leg locks are as tight as the day it came with no slippages, and the pod feels solid. It is lightly built, and one should accept that and not use it with heavy teles etc. However, it is disconcerting to hear that the main screw has sheared etc. Will be careful and vigilant to ensure that I do not run into the same problem. When I bought it I had never used a monopod and did not know if I would want to use one. But over the last few years I have discovered that I can use it quite effectively...for my kids sports events and concerts, mostly with my 70-200VR lens. When it dies I will replace it with a proper Manfrotto, but it seems to not want to die!!!

I bought the Opteka MP100 67" Pro Photo/Video Monopod for use with my Canon HV30. The camera is equipped with the following: - Raynox HD-6600PRO52 52mm Wide angle lens - 43-52mm adapter - Canon XH-A1 Lens hood (72mm) - Rode VideoMic, Dead Cat - Extended battery The addl accessories puts the camera weight at just over 2.5 lbs. I am a review and forums nut. This monopod is just as described in most of the reviews. Good weight, sturdy, great full-length height and good foam grip. The unit is definitely not reflective of it's low price. It is very well put together. If I had to nitpick, I would only mention the hand strap. It seems to be the only flimsy part of the monopod. However, I don't see myself using that ever. The only addl accessory I would buy to compliment it would be a video head. When I shoot video, I sway and angle the camera a lot. If I were to do more sustained vertical/angled videography (more than 45 degrees), the video head would better secure the camera during those shots. All in all, a great unit. The low price point scared me at first (associating low cost with poor quality as it is with most things). But, this is not one of those cases. I would definitely buy another.

This is a very nice, inexpensive monopod. It's lightweight but feels very solid and sturdy. The adjustments are easy to use and the sections glide smoothly. The case is simple canvas but it's nice to have a cover. The size also works well. At its smallest, it should be easy to carry with a backpack and extends to 67", which should provide enough height for shooting pictures for most people. It's stable and holds well when taking pictures/video. Keep in mind, this is not like a tripod that can position the camera sideways or at angles (the head does not move). The camera simply attaches to the head of the pole and provides a little stability for your shots. You could certainly hold the pole at an angle but then obviously are losing the stabilization! I like this as a monopod but if you're looking for a unit that doubles as a walking stick, this isn't quite as good as others. The bottom has a rubber piece that can be lowered to cover the bottom pointed piece (to hold the unit steady in different terrains). This works fine but if you're in dirt, mud or sand, it can get into that area and create a cleaning challenge. Also, the screw to attach the camera at the top does not have anything to cover. Again, not a big issue if you're using the case and only pulling this out to use with a camera. Otherwise, use caution so you don't puncture anything with that screw (definitely not a big hazard but just something to be mindful of). I purchased a similar unit at REI that has a removable rubber cap on the bottom that completely covers the pointed foot (no dirt can get in) and also has a top cap that screws on to cover the mounting screw. Again, these are probably not issues unless you want to use this a a walking stick as well. Overall, great price for a sturdy, functional monopod.

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Great price and quality, works very well with my Gimbal.

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I've been using it for a couple months now on music videos photoshoots and battles and it being nice and light but not seeming flimsy works amazingly glad I finally got one!

Not bad for the price, if could add a secure washer to tight up with the camera mount will be better. Otherwise, I have to check them up constantly.