Amazon Basics 67-Inch Monopod for Camera, Extendable 4-Section, 6.6 lb Capacity, Rubber Foot, Carrying Bag, Black

I find myself shooting more and more video with my cameras. While with the advent of modern optical image stabilization, handheld video can be of very high quality, holding a camera (and particularly a not-particularly-lightweight DSLR) still for any amount of time becomes tiring, and the video will suffer as a result. Hauling around a full-size tripod is tiring and a hassle. This monopod is the perfect answer. Your camera quickly attaches to the top, you extend the telescopic leg to the required height, and you have perfectly stable video without the fatigue of holding your camera in place. The leg itself is made of hollow aluminum with three friction locks to lock the individual telescoping pieces in place. Once locked, it is very sturdy, with no movement of any kind. You can adjust the overall length to any height you wish - it locks into position once you extend it to the height you desire. The thick foam grip allows you to easily control steady, smooth panning motion, and you can do a bit of tilt as well by pushing the monopod forward or back. I did purchase a small ball joint adapter to screw to the top, which allows the camera to move independently of the monopod when more flexibility is required. The foot of the monopod is rubber, and the rubber foot can be screwed in, exposing a metal point, good for use on slippery surfaces such as ice. While useful for shooting steady video, it is also excellent for shooting in low light with slow shutter speeds where any movement turns the picture blurry, or for long telephoto shots where slight camera movement can introduce blur into the picture. Some people have reported problems with the threaded screw at the top coming loose and not being able to remove the camera, I have not experienced this issue. The monopod comes with a fitted carrying bag with an attached shoulder strap. Once collapsed, measuring around 18 inches long, you can put it in the bag, sling it over your shoulder and pretty much forget it's there. I haven't tried it, but looking at the solid foot (and metal spike) as well as the thick foam grip, I've thought more than once that it could also function as a walking stick. So if you're looking for an inexpensive, light, portable walking stick, perhaps this might be an option. Overall a good purchase, I'm glad I bought it - and my videos are much better for it!

Works great, no complaints whatsoever.

i mean its the cheapest garbage you could possibly buy from a "name brand" so for that being the bar its pretty good. would not buy another but for $17 kinda cant go wrong given its cheap to replace when i break it as opposed to other options. one of the clips is already less grippy than the others out of the box.

This monopod is lightweight yet very sturdy, making it reliable for steady shots without being bulky. It’s easy to carry around and simple to store or transport, which is perfect for travel or outdoor photography. For the price, it’s an excellent value and does exactly what it needs to. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a practical and portable monopod!

A basic but very nice monopod. Bought this to support a fairly heavy 200mm lens while shooting action and it worked perfectly. I'm not a monopod expert, but this one is solid. The extension locks are tight and yet easy to open and close. Padded grip at the top is nice and the bottom spike did a great job holding position. Gets as small as you might expect when retracted and the carrying bag is a plus.

Great value. Telescopic leg seems very sturdy. Could be used as a walking stick I think… just collapse the bottom section as it’s the weakest, but keep in mind the screw doesn’t come with any kind of cover so it will be exposed if you don’t do something about it. The screw itself doesn’t look to be the highest grade and the plastic part around it that spins seems pretty cheap but overall both seem functional. Putting a ball head on this, as I intend to do, lessens these concerns. The wrist strap is also cheap but certainly holds the stick’s weight and more. You might want to replace it with something better if you plan to use it as a walking stick. These are my initial observations. Time will tell on durability so I can’t speak to that yet. Overall, I am very happy with this for the money I spent. It’s a smoking deal on sale.

Wonderful tool! It is solid and allows me to carry the camera over the shoulder while walking around. It solves the shaking issue and makes it more flexible in terms of movement.

For my SLR Canon to give stability in low light. Lightweight is perfect

Muy buen monopié, inclusive puede ser hasta un bastón de senderismo aunque la punta no está diseñada para esa función. Lo use durante una procesión religiosa diurna y nocturna para captar planos perpendiculares horizontales de imágenes religiosas y cofrades tanto en fotografías como en vídeos, en cámara y en móvil con adaptador. Lo recomiendo.

Does the job well, excellent at the price

Genuine purchase. I must admit that at £13:49p I didn't expect much. On its arrival the next day I was more than pleasantly surprised. It has its own carry case with a full length zip and strap. It weights next to nothing. Three sections with firm locking clips and an adjustable spiked rubber foot. A standard camera screw fit mount above the foam hand grip. It measures 171cm from the base to the top of the grip. Finished in a satin black. It is very well made and finished. Supports my heavy camera without issue and is so easily removed when you want hand held. Fantastic quality at a fantastic price.

Questo è il secondo prodotto acquistato della line di amazonbasics e dopo la sorpresa dello zaino per attrezzatura fotografica,ritrovandomi ad avere bisogno di un monopiede urgentemente ma con un bugget veramente limitato quando mi sono trovato davanti a questo non ho esitato ad acquistarlo subito.Già mi aspettavo una buona qualità da un prodotto amazonbasics ma,una volta dato il primo sguardo e ''testato'' un po' sono rimasto ancora una volta colpito.Le sezioni sono ben solide e neanche eccessivamente sottili e una volta bloccate alle giunture non ci sono giochi,traballamenti o cedimenti nemmeno una volta montata l'attrezzatura sopra(nel mio caso una testa video che da sola pesa più di un kg con 750d,un setup non proprio leggero.).L'impugnatura è comoda e ha un buon grip che combinato con il laccetto da polso(che in alcuni casi come il mio può essere eccessivamente stretto e inutilizzabile in quanto non regolabile o elastico)dà la sicurezza di una buona presa.Il ''meccanismo'' alla base del monopiede di cambio da punteruolo a gomma è veramente molto utile e facile da usare e ti permette di avere un appoggio saldo in esterna con il punteruolo(e volendo utilizzarlo come bastone da passeggio) e in interni o superfici piane con il gommino senza danneggiare le superfici.Ottima anche la presenza di una sacca per il trasporto(che a mio avviso potreppe essere leggermente più larga ma non è nulla di troppo fastidioso)molto comoda.In conclusione,a questo prezzo con la sicurezza di qualità di AmazonBasics questo monopiede è sicuramente un prodotto che consiglio se si ha bisogno di un monopiede entry level.

Great size/weight and well built. Haven't had a chance to really use it.