Great for my D300 with handle mount flash. I use the quick release head and it doesnt get much better. It's just well thought out and functional. Using my set-up would kill my hands after just a couple of hours.

By Bert from Atlanta, GA on 11/18/2007

Fast setup, helps produce usable photos in low light situations. I use with Manfrotto 3229 head. This monopod has saved my day, very fast setup from sitting hight to standing hight in 1 or 2 seconds. The little finger release to shorten works better than I expected. For me, well worth the extra money.
I use for dragging the shutter for natural light with flash.
I would love to see a lighter or shorter (closed) version of this, but very usable as is.

By JL Photography from RBC, AL on 7/14/2007

If your serious about Photography, this is a must.

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By Stu from Just south of Louisville, Ky. on 2/12/2007

Being handicapped with the use of only one arm and that arm being fairly weak, I was in need of this product for it's ease of use. With one hand you can raise and lower your camera in one easy movement. I can't live without it.

By SRAY from Brownsville, Texas on 2/12/2007

I have used this in the field repeatedly and the foot fell off repeatedly until it was finally lost. I will replace the foot with a crutch tip

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By Vic from Chicago, Illinois on 2/5/2007

I use it for my sports photography, and it works perfect for that use. I like that I can make it shorter when I am sitting in the stands.