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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Seattle, WA on 3/21/2008
I'll use this when out in the field with longer lenses. I have a back injury that make it difficult to support my heavier lenses but a tripod is overkill sometimes. I wanted something sturdy that could fit in my carryon luggage and didn't have the money for one of the carbon versions. This monopod feels very sturdy. It's not lighweight but it collapses down nicely. The fliplock clamps seem to hold well so far.
from Walnut Creek, California on 3/6/2008
I have only begun to use the monopod, but have already been impressed by the ease of extension and locking / unlocking. With Bogen ball head it makes a rigid single instrument for camera and even long lenses that serves as a hiking pole w/ camera. I haven't yet explored the limits of exposure time, but along with IS, I'm betting a few stops beyond IS alone.
from Detroit on 1/21/2008
The four-section design lets it fit nicely in my luggage, it's quick and built like a brick, highly recommended.
from Atlanta, GA on 10/2/2007
Good monopod, just a little heavy.
from East Lansing, Michigan on 9/26/2007
I've used this product for over five years. Unfortunately I left it in a golf cart and it is now the property of someone else. I purchased the exact model to replace my old one, as I couldn't find a better product for the money. It's lightweight, easy to open and comfortable in the hand. I'm not going to leave this one alone.
from Plano, TX on 7/10/2007
Use this for shooting all sorts of events from sports to concerts and graduations. It is very easy to use, gives excellent support, and folds up quickly and easily.
from Victorville on 7/10/2007
Monopods are a must for my photography and this one just makes things a bit easier to manage on treks to/from a field with its compact size.
It easily steadies my 1DMkII and long zooms
from Lynchburg, VA on 7/10/2007
One of the best accessory investments I've made. Works great for medium telephoto nature shots, provides a good 3-4 stop advantage over hand held. Also comes in handy for stabilizing clumsy photographers (me) while trying to get that perfect shot in rough terrain! A ballhead adds convienience, but isn't neccessary to get a lot of use out of this monopod.
from Gaithersburg, MD on 7/10/2007
Enable me to shoot indoor with confidence, casual portraits on moving
from GSO NC on 5/8/2007
I bought this to use as a backup to my Bogen tripod. Well this thing holds my 20D with battery grip, and the Sigma 50-500 with no problems at all. I attached the swivel quickrelease head for a complete package
The one thing that surprised me was the heavy duty construction of such a compact and light monopod. It would easily handle the larger L series glass with ease.
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from Maryland on 2/5/2007
As an amateur photographer, who happens to find most of his shots while riding a motorcycle, I find this monopod to be perfect. Compact enough to fit in a saddle bag, and if you mark one of the sections it will extend to perfect eye level in seconds. The shaft locks are very secure. I have leaned on it with most of my weight and had no slippage. If you are in need of a monopod, I would certainly recommend this one.
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from Kansas on 2/5/2007
Great Monopod. Easy to use and light weight to carry.