AVELLACD324 Carbon Fiber Video Monopod Kit, with Fluid Head and Removable feet, 71 Inch Max Load 13.2 LB for Canon Nikon Sony Olympus Panasonic DSLR Camera

This is a fantastic, lightweight monopod! I had my doubts, but I wanted to try something with a small footprint that could easily be moved around on a shoot. The bas is sturdy and the telescoping center pole is tough and stable. There is a little wobble that becomes more pronounced the higher you raise it up, but it adds a little bit of “handheld” look.The fluid head is what makes this a great buy! It’s very smooth and allows for excellent tracking of your subject. Additionally, the carrying case is very nice - perhaps a trivial detail, but since cases take a ton of abuse, it’s nice to have one that appears to be sturdy and reliable.There are a lot of other monopods out there, but this one hits all the major needs: inexpensive, strong, easy-to-use, and provides smooth motion.It’s also pretty versatile/customizable, allowing you to removed the tri-foot base and adjust the angle of the monopod. Each locking clamp on the monopod can be tightened or loosened to your liking.

I just received this monopod, and I really like it. I am very impressed with the quality and sturdiness. It also comes in a very nice storage bag. I used it yesterday for the first time, and it was sturdy enough to hold my Mirrorless camera with a 200-600 lens. I probably would not leave the camera sitting on this without holding on to it at all times, but the head was able to lock in without the camera tilting up or down. The head when unlocked moved freely and was great for taking pictures of birds. I had asked this question to others, but got the wrong answer. You can also take the bottom off by turning 2 set screws and then are able to use the bottom as a small tripod. You can use it as is, or mount a head on to it. It is very sturdy and not too heavy to walk around with. My only small complaint is that the head is a Manfrotto 501 type and the foot on my camera is Arca Swiss compatibility so you have to use the supplied plate on the lens foot. I am looking to find a way to convert the head to Arca Swiss. I think this monopod is so reasonably priced, and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it.

Very impressed with the quality of components in this monopod, especially at this price point. Was tired of slow height adjustments with tripods, wanted a monopod that could also stand on its own for a bit when needed. Fluid head is smooth and easy to use. Gets very tall, base with feet is removable.Using this with my iPhone 15 in a Smallrig cage, and dslr. It’s light enough to use as a boom for high angle shots with iPhone. Feels sturdy all around, love it!

Very versatile, solid feeling 'pod. Used it primarily with a heavy Canon 5D IV, including a battery grip, shooting video on industrial equipment in a variety of positions. Easy and quick to adjust, the pan movements were generally predictable and felt very smooth.The fluid head is adequate and performs OK once adjusted. I'd prefer more adjustment range between too tight to move, and too loose to prevent the camera from jiggling on the head. Because you can't exactly take your hand off the camera (because it will tip over), you'll need to adjust the pan tension with one hand. It just gets a little finicky and I found myself tweaking the tension several times to get what I wanted each time. Same thing horizontal and vertical. This is not a big negative, but perhaps more than anything shows the limitations at this price point.This is definitely NOT stable enough to prop a heavy-ish camera and take your hand off of it! It will certainly stand there on its own with the legs splayed out, but there's not much to prevent a tiny bump from pushing it over. That's not why I bought it, so this was expected.Works great as a stabilizing point of contact without getting in the way as much climbing around on stuff.I did not find it to be as useful in the shortest position, when shooting from a DSLR like the 5D.Quick release mechanism is fine. The QR plate itself requires a tool or a thick coin to tighten the screw enough so the plate does not move. Would be nice if they used a folding tab on the screw to tighten by hand, like a Manfrotto QR plate.

I have a heavy Canon 7D DSLR with a hefty telephoto lens that required stabilization for crisp focus. I researched several premium brands, but did not want to shell-out hundreds of dollars I could use for another lens. I took the plunge and purchased this sturdy monopod, even though I thought the feature/price factor was too good to be true. After three heavy hiking sessions, using this monopod with my wildlife photography gear, I am truly impressed with its functionality and stability. The graphite is substantial and the quick-release levers are sturdy/highly functional. The three feet allow you to deploy the base at a couple angles quickly; however, I use them fully extended for maximum stability. If you tighten the ball joint appropriately at the base, you can confidently step away from your mounted camera equipment without worry. The mounting head is fluid, but since I have such a lens-heavy setup, I tighten the head so the camera does not adjust due to the weight. I tried using it with and without the adjustment lever attached, and it is more functional with the lever attached, as I can use my shoulder to point my camera down. I rarely used a tripod or monopod in the past, but this monopod reduces camera shake considerably… resulting in more clear, in-focus shots.

I've been a wildlife photographer for years. And a tripod can be a total pain in the buttocks to haul around. And large zoom lenses can become heavier and heavier as the journey goes on.I was watching a football game and suddenly notice the photographers in the endzone with their long telephotos.....ON MONOPODS!!You could pay a great deal more, but this monopod is great. Light weight. The folding feet are terrific. I can step on them to secure it. The carry case is great, it's easy to adjust on the fly.......Game changer.