Opteka MP100 67" Professional Heavy Duty Photo / Video Monopod
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Opteka MP100 67" Professional Heavy Duty Photo / Video Monopod
Customer Review: Leg lock levers could be stronger
Summary: 2 Stars
Well, given the price, I didn't expect any higher quality of the legs; but the leg lock levers are made of thin plastic. I am a heavy user, and I am sure the levers wouldn't last a month. I ended up returning the monopod. As it is, the monopod is good enough for occasional use by the amateur photographer with a light camera. However, if the manufacturer improves the build quality of the lock levers, this could be a great monopod.Customer Review: Works Great
Summary: 4 Stars
The zipper on the case was so stiff I could barely move it. I rubbed some candle wax on it and after a few zips it was easy enough to operate. The clamps were a little stiff to operate but I'm sure they will become easier to use. The pod attaches to the camera very easily and once attached the process of taking a sharp picture is very easy. This pod is most useful for cameras that do not have image stabilization! It works for me!Customer Review: Great monopod, very sturdy
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm very happy with this monopod, it truly is sturdy enough to use as a hiking staff! It has a nice cusioned grip, nice adjustment range from about 20" or so when fully colapsed to 6' or so when fully expanded. It also has a spiked foot you can expose if desired when using it outdoors, otherwise you can leave it "screwed in" and use the normal hard rubber foot when inside.
Great product, absolutely no complaints!
Customer Review: Portable, Simple, Easy
Summary: 4 Stars
I got what I paid for. It's perfect when I don't want to lug a tripod around. It's also a good walking stick.
I chose this one because it is tall. It brings the camera up to eye-level.
It takes getting used to for a DSLR (Canon 30D). Since I have to use the optical viewfinder, I'm right next to the camera. It takes practice to keep still (front-to-back). It's easy to keep still up-down.
Customer Review: Great value very sturdy
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this monopod as a combination walking stick for a trip to galapagos and machu picchu. It did seem adequate for hiking but I was very surprised at how tough it actually was. It took me to the top of the mountain and supported me without a dent or bend. I'm not sure if a monopod was necessary because I took great pictures both with and without it. I will say if you want a combo monopod this is a great value.