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Review on πŸ“· Altura Photo 62-Inch Camera Monopod - Ultimate Stability for Canon, Nikon, Sony Mirrorless & DSLR - Lightweight, Portable & Easy to Carry by Sean Bouchard

Revainrating 3 out of 5

OK Budget Occasional Use Monopod

I think this monopod works best with mirrorless cameras and/or at less than full height. I had trouble using it with a 75-300mm zoom lens on my Canon mirrorless, nor did I find it very stable when used at full height. This is much more convenient when using my smaller and lighter kit lens. This was a big problem for me because I wanted to do some long exposures in the forest on a cloudy day. An unstable monopod meant unwanted blur. The design is normal for this price range. I think with proper care it should last well over a year. Someone mentioned using this as a cane and I have to say that if you are a thinner person it is possible to just use it for balance. I would not recommend relying on this stick even if your BMI is in the medium range. There's no way to rotate the head to tilt it or change the orientation to portrait. On the positive side, it folds up well and is very light in a backpack. Going forward, I'll use this monopod more as an external light source (like a handheld selfie flashlight) than for a moderate telephoto camera. There's no way to rotate the head to tilt it or change the orientation to portrait. On the positive side, it folds up nicely and is very light in a backpack. Going forward, I'll use this monopod more as an external light source (like a handheld selfie flashlight) than for a moderate telephoto camera. There's no way to rotate the head to tilt it or change the orientation to portrait. On the positive side, it folds up well and is very light in a backpack. Going forward, I'll use this monopod more as an external light source (like a handheld selfie flashlight) than for a moderate telephoto camera. There's no way to rotate the head to tilt it or change the orientation to portrait. On the positive side, it folds up well and is very light in a backpack. Going forward, I'll use this monopod more as an external light source (like a handheld selfie flashlight) than for a moderate telephoto camera. There's no way to rotate the head to tilt it or change the orientation to portrait. On the positive side, it folds up well and is very light in a backpack. Going forward, I'll use this monopod more as an external light source (like a handheld selfie flashlight) than for a moderate telephoto camera.

Pros
  • SECURE AND RELIABLE CAMERA MOUNT: Built-in non-slip rubber foot with retractable tip makes this pole the ideal monopod for indoor and outdoor cameras.
Cons
  • Legacy model