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: happening adult toy pod
Summary: 5 Stars
I used this happening adult toy pod for my thousand dollar adult toy camcorder through 5 days of Mardi Gras action shooting. It worked flawlessly up and down. The wrist strap is useless & you wnat to install a adjustable strap for shoulder anyway for on the go. The rubber foot turns into a violent point for dirt footing and self defense if needed. I'm 270# and it held my tired self up many a time. What a bargain! I did add a swivel top for looking down into crowds while raised into the sky. Best video I ever gathered and the only flaws are my own skill and a borderline Canon HV30. Buy one now while the getting is good.Customer Review: The bag is pointless
Summary: 5 Stars
It feels like a sturdy monopod/walking stick. I can't wait to run it through it's paces on my month long trip to Switzerland. It should come in handy hiking in the Alps.
The included bag is useless for me. It's poorly made and the monopod doesn't fit with a Giottos MH-1302 Pro Series II Socket & Ball Head with MH-110C Camera Mount - Max Load: 7 Lbs. attached. I would prefer they ditch the bag and lower the price a few dollars.
Edit: oh and the wrist strap is useless too. Way too small and cheap.
Customer Review: Outstanding bargain
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not a professional photographer, so I won't be using this extensively. But for my needs, it's a screaming bargain. At first, when you're unlocking the expandable sections, it seems a little flimsy. But once you get them locked in, it's quite solid. I tried a couple of quick shots with it, and it works quite well. Even at 6'4", I have to lower it a bit to use it, so it's perfectly adequate for tall people.
For the casual photographer, I can't see why you would want to spend $100+ on a monopod when you can buy this one for $13. I wish everything else in my camera bag was this much of a good value.
Customer Review: Opteka monopod
Summary: 4 Stars
Opteka MP100 67" Pro Photo / Video Monopod
Other reviews of this monopod were almost entirely positive, so I took the chance. While not pro quality (and not advertised as such) it holds up well to my 10D with grip and telephoto. The mounting stud broke off at the first use, but I repaired with a new 1/4-20 bolt and washer, and now it's better than new, and virtually unbreakable. I mounted a head leftover from an old Sunpak monopod, and now have a very sturdy and versatile monopod for well under $20.
Customer Review: Great product, great price!
Summary: 5 Stars
A few weeks ago I ordered this monopod from 47th Street Camera through Amazon, and I have to say I'm very impressed. First with the shipping. I selected the free shipping option and two days later it had arrived. The rest of my order, which came from Amazon, showed up a little over a week later...so kudos to 47th Street Camera for shipping so fast! The monopod itself is very lightweight, but doesn't feel cheap. I love how it goes from very small and portable, when folded up, to quite tall when fully extended. A nice feature for a taller person. A great monopod, and you can't beat the price.