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Review on πŸ“· Opteka 72-Inch Photo Video Monopod: Ultimate Stability for Digital SLR Cameras and Camcorders by Matt Venable

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Enough for my first monopod

For my first monopod, I decided on something inexpensive to decide how useful I would find the monopod. Having never used a monopod I can't compare it to any of the more expensive monopods over $100 but it seems decent especially for the price. It seems solid enough that I can't find anything wrong with it. At the very least, this should give me an inexpensive way to learn how to use a monopod, and if it can withstand prolonged wear, all the better. I haven't tried it with a big heavy lens. I have a relatively heavy camera body (Nikon D7000 + full AA battery pack) but so far I've only used it with my Nikkor Micro 40mm which is almost as light as a lens without a pinhole cap can go. I bought this along with the Giottos professional mini ball head camera mount which seems like a reasonable combo with a monopod, although I suspect the ball will have trouble sliding if it gets too heavy. But not bad for the price. I wouldn't want to use this monopod without some sort of pan/tilt mechanism like this, so if in doubt I'd recommend getting a cheap ball head like this.

Pros
  • COMPATIBILITY: All DSLRs, mirrorless cameras and camcorders.
Cons
  • Negative Gift

Comments (11)

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May 11, 2023
Good enough for my first monopod
March 19, 2023
Not a trekking pole!
March 17, 2023
A great addition to you photography kit
October 31, 2022
Light use, a little flimsy on the switches, otherwise okay.
October 31, 2022
Not a trekking pole!
October 27, 2022
Opteka MP100 Monopod works great, is strong, is light, and is inexpensive. A great combination!
October 24, 2022
Good enough for my first monopod
October 22, 2022
No Better Deal
October 21, 2022
Great monopod for the price
October 11, 2022
A great addition to you photography kit