72" Monopod

I take a lot of wildlife photos (frequently with a telephoto lens) and many times it is impractical to carry a tripod into the woods on a hike and this monopod solves helps the problem in a number of ways. - It extends and locks anywhere from its collapsed length of 21” all the way up to 72” (higher than a standard tripod) and this makes it so much easier to use the cameras viewfinder and focus without bending or hunching down to camera level on a standard tripod. - The quick release head securely locks the camera into the monopod. It’s easy and fast to break out the monopod, extend it, and snap the camera into the mount if the subject you’re looking at might move away. - The 4-section leg is STURDY. I can extend the sections to make up any length I want and the locking mechanisms are strong. - At 10-ounces it’s incredibly light. AND HERE’S WHAT ELSE IT DOES: because the monopod has a cushioned grip and a wrist loop and the leg is so strong and rigid, I can easily use the monopod as a hiking stick. There’s no need to carry it separately even though it comes with a carry bag. I only wish the tripod and monopod designers would agree on a standard quick release head. As it is, the heads on my two tripods and on this monopod are each different. If they were all the same, I could quickly switch between tripods and monopod with no fuss. But that’s something the manufacturers will have to work out between them. Bottom line: I love this monopod!

Great device for someone who wants a light adjustable walking stick for hiking on trails and also a 6 foot or less monopod for taking telephotos. Although not heavy duty, it appears durable and strong enough for all but the most dedicated mountain hikers who need something that supports a lot of weight (I am 170 lbs) or a camera with a very long and heavy telephoto lens. Camera attaches and detaches to and from the monopod quickly. Similarly, the monopod adjusts quickly for hiking. Unique rubber tip and sharp metal point that also adjusts quickly while remaining on the monopod. The monopod comes with a bag and cord which allows you to sling the monopod over your shoulder when not using the walking stick for balance. Great "bang for the buck."

I really like this product. I have used it a few times, and it is very sturdy. The height is very good and adjustable for whatever you are needing it for. It is taller than me (5'9") when it is as tall as it will go. The only thing that is a little annoying is the connector, the piece you turn is a little difficult and gets stuck sometimes. But it really isn't an issue because you can just turn the entire piece to connect the camera. For the price, this is a great way to stabilize your camera.

The Monopod itself is great. Sturdy enough to use as a walking stick and stable enough for taking pictures with my D40 camera. The carry bag was an absolute waste of whatever cheap material they used. I just threw it way. The wrist strap isn't much Better. But the monopod makes up for the cheap bag and strap. If you're looking for a good budget item and don't care about the silly bag, this is a good deal.

This monopod looks good, works well, and is a reasonable weight. Everything is six is as expected except for the curing strap. It is all frayed and hairy looking. Very weird.

This monopod looked like exactly what I needed, but after using it off and on for about 1 1/2 yrs, it has become unstable. The "quick connect" feature can no longer hold my camera & lens steady. I have tightened the screw on the connector to the point where I'm afraid it will strip the threads. Also, I have tightened the adapter that fits the bottom of my zoom lens, to no avail. What happens now, is that immediately after I have focused on a subject, release my grip on the lens to snap picture, the lens falls about 1/2" and I miss my shot. Extremely frustrating. I feel the monopod was misrepresented to me. The connector and adapter are made of plastic and they cannot hold up to even minimal use. The connector should have been constructed of metal. I would never buy from this seller again!

Just up to 72 inch , light weight but strong , easy to adjust , nice adapter to secure the camera easy to pop off when you want to take it off , great price , no need to buy one at higher price

A monopod helps with cameras and binoculars hold view steadier. It is lighter/ smaller than a Tripod but not as steady. It is adjustable in length; easy to carry. This was inexpensive but nicely built. I like it.

While I have had my Pro series 72" monopod for only a short while and have had only limited usage I would like to share the following. I recently purchased a Canon sx70 hs with an extremely powerful zoom. I wanted a monopod that was good quality, light weight, carry bag and with important features like a quick release lever so could remove camera quickly. I also wanted clip release levers on the tripod leg and not the screw type. I researched many different monopods but decided this monopod met my needs and was good value based on my needs. I would currently rate this at 5 star.