Review on Ape Case TD140 Monopod by John Jones

The Norazza TD140 is surprisingly compact. When folded, it is only 16 inches long. The top is only 3/4 inch in diameter. It weighs less than 7 ounces. Sections expand and collapse slightly. The thumb latches work very well - easy to lock and unlock but hold securely. Unlike most monopods, the TD140 has channels that prevent the sections from rotating. The fact that it folds up to 16 inches is a great feature when you need to get close to the ground for nature photos. BAG It comes with a black nylon bag with straps, so you can carry the monopod in the bag on your back. the shoulder is very easy and safe. It is very thin and light but strong. I have a small black 40mm carabiner attached to the Norazza with a black zip tie and I usually hang it from the belt loop. Monopods or hiking poles are more likely to be noticed and possibly confiscated As a travel monopod The TD140 monopod is my perfect travel monopod. It's as light and compact as possible. Note, however, that this has been achieved at the expense of the rather short 52-inch monopod. Many users have to bend down a bit. A small ball head adds about 2 inches, placing the viewfinder at about eye level for people around 5ft 8in tall. With the ball head you can align the camera vertically. Professional camera mount with mini ball head. Landscapes, flower photos etc. but unfortunately it's not high enough for bird watching and many other situations. I haven't found a larger monopod that's comparatively compact for travel. " and two 2" extensions (about 9" total extension) for $7 --- typically $36. CCTV with ceiling clamp 1BO любом случае, в отличная цена, плюс очень компактный набор удлинителей.Несмотря на то, что у меня есть самодельный удлинитель (см. ниже), я заказал один Aus ihnen. Der TD140 könnte wahrscheinlich eine ziemlich schwere DSLR und ein schweres Teleobjektiv tragen, aber such use would likely reduce its lifespan - even at this price point you could buy a new one for every trip I use a tiny Nikon S8200 which zooms out to 400mm (equivalent to a 35mm camera) The camera has an excellent one Image Stabilization It's difficult to take long telephoto shots while holding your hand, and it's impossible to tell if the camera is actually focusing on your subject.The TD140 offers the stability you need igen to make the most of this camera's incredible telephoto shooting. Thanks to image stabilization, the monopod allows you to take clearer shots during long telephoto shots. Last summer in Yellowstone, my wife and I used our S8200s on the Norrazas, essentially like telescopes (watching birds, foxes, otters, etc.) - we were able to see details on the screen that we couldn't see with the naked eye. STICKI actually found the Norazza TD140 when I was looking for a travel stick to use as a monopod and couldn't find anything lighter or more compact. It's large and strong enough to be used as a travel stick, meaning more for balancing than serious support. This is not a perfect stick: there is no grip so the hand can slip. If you stumble and put all your weight on the monopod, I think it could bend or collapse (i.e., telescope down). You can install a bicycle handlebar if you want, e.g. B. 2 pieces. Road bike foam grips in black and blue. Warning: The monopod will not fit in the case with the foam grip attached. Using a stanport reed, I discovered the cost of the strap - it really does matter. I ended up using 1" black nylon cloth tape from an old fanny pack. I cut a 12" tape and burned 1/2" holes through each end with a soldering iron (because it also burns nylon fibers). You can also Punch hole and protect it and the ends from chafing with an adhesive like household grease OTHER OPTIONS The only real choice I found was the Stansport stick (to see my review, click 'See All My Reviews' at the top of this page ”) Fairly light and compact and probably smarter than the TD140 --- it doesn't fold (telescope down) It's about as tall as the Norazza and has a camera thread so it can be used as a monopod It has a metal tip - for traction on rocks, ice, etc. that you can place a rubber foot on Norazza The Norazza is by far my favorite monopod, but for serious road riding I use the Sta sport. Unless you need the most compact monopod/leaf tube, I recommend the larger Vivitar VIV-VT-67 67" monopod or the lightweight Dolica WT-1003 67" monopod or the Revain Basic version of the RevainBasics 67" AN -Monopod. EXTENSION I made a homemade 6" extension that works great. All you need is a piece of metal pipe about 6" long and 1/2" diameter, two 1/4" hex nuts about 1" long and about six or seven 1/4" hex head screws and JB Weld Epoxy JB Weld 8265S, Original Steel Reinforced Epoxy Double Pack - 2 oz. Put 3 nuts on the bolt and glue them in place with 1/4" open threads, you can add a shiny washer for a prettier base. Temporarily screw 2 or 3 nuts onto another bolt and glue the nuts to the other tailpipes with the bolt head exposed (again the shiny washer makes the base prettier) Remove the temporary bolt when the glue has set. Rotating electronic viewfinder. no tilt, no extension, beware, with a long telephoto it is more difficult to track objects at an angle.