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I have owned this high quality product for several years, and have used it in many different applications. For example, chasing thru fields and woods photographing Civil War re-enactors from Gettysburg to Antietam to Harpers Ferry to New Market to Appomattox, etc. I added a longer strap so the monopod can be worn over my shoulder. I also recommend adding one of the Manfrotto Quick Release adapters like 3229 the to your monopod.
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from orland park , il on 3/6/2008
When hiking in the woods it is a good piece when used with the spike attachment. It allows you to use the camera in remote mode when set up as tripod.
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from Hammond,LA on 12/30/2007
Have used It in the field, at festivals and family gatherings. On several cameras all with
great results. Even loned it out for prom and graduation. A bit heavy, but a stable platform.
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from Baltimore, MD on 9/26/2007
Light enough for treks. Frees up both hands for manipulating the lens and the camera. The self standing feature is only useful for a stand alone flash. I gave it a 4 cause the legs rattle when collapsed (a source of irritation/distraction while trekking).
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from central New Jersey on 8/1/2007
Bought this monopod at Adorama in September 2006 and added a Manfrotto ball head. I mainly use with with a compact p&s digital camera. I use it (monopod) mainly for added stability in low-light street shooting. I rigged a strap to it and carry it across my back like a sling. It's light (but stable) and much less obvious and cumbersome than using a tripod.
I've also used it with the legs for self-portraits and longer exposures. Additionally, with the legs extended, it's held my film SLR's with no problem, and my SLR's are all big, heavy cameras. No, you probably can't mount a 400mm lens on it, nor would I shoot exposures longer than a couple of seconds, but for everyday shooting (for me) it beats carrying around a tripod.
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from North Beach, MD on 7/1/2007
In a short time I have owned it, I have used it to replace heavier tripod 95% of time. As a "tripod", I have also used this Made in Italy (a surprise) monopod to properly position my external&remotely controled (by a master flash) Nikon speed lights. Wonderful piece of metal.
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from Fairbanks,AK on 2/13/2007
Outdoor and wildlife.
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I've used this product on two location shoots to date - the first an indoor publicity shoot and the second an outdoor assignment. I bought this one because I thought the stand would add an additional and useful feature - being able to free stand. It is great to hold the weight of cameras/lenses particularly when changing cards/lenses/ Flash batteries etc. AND it provides stability with my longest lense. Only problem is with the stand - it is a little weighty.