Opteka MP100 67" Pro Photo / Video Monopod | 
 enlarge | Brand: Opteka
Category: Photography
List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $12.95
You Save: $47.00 (78%)
Rating:  78 reviews
Sales Rank: 1155
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 32.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 21
MPN: MP100
Model: MP100
UPC: 084438468250
EAN: 0084438468250
ASIN: B0002RBQO0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Robust four-section black anodized aluminum monopod. | | • | Sure rubber grip | | • | Quick action lever leg lock system | | • | Wrist carrying strap |
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Product Description
Follow the action and keep your horizons true, shot after shot. And, when you move your camera for a different view, you can reset it level in seconds. No more fussing with blurry pictures or tired arms. Opteka's legendary craftsmanship and state-of-the-art engineering creates a unique professional monopod, ideal for today's photographer: whether shooting digital, film or compact video. Fast, light, compact and stable, this Opteka monopod is at its best where the action is.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 73 more reviews...
 Great monopod for the price November 12, 2008
Photog Mom (Cleveland, OH USA)
I recently purchased my first dSLR, a Canon Rebel XSi, and was finding most of my action shots to be quite blurry, regardless of which settings I chose. I figured hand-shake must be my problem, so I needed a monopod. I did a lot of research (especially here on Amazon) before purchasing this monopod and was not disappointed. It's so simple: basically a (easily!) retractable stick with a screw on top, but it does the job. It does have a rubber bottom for traction on smooth surfaces that you can twist to covert to a spike for unstable surfaces, like, say, dirt. Pretty nifty.
But the proof is in the pudding: I took some pictures of my daughter running and every picture was sharp as a tack!
Will this be the only monopod I'll ever need in my life? Maybe not, it doesn't look like it's built to last a lifetime, but I'm planning to be careful with it, and won't be using it on a daily basis anyway. Being an amateur-hobbyist photographer, I'm perfectly happy with this bargain monopod.
If you're considering a tripod, I don't personally think any monopod will REPLACE that, but this is a good supplement. Much lighter, much smaller, much easier to carry around and set up, much more mobile once it is set up -- in situations where you don't want or need absolute stillness (you need to be able to pan easily), and you don't want to be in the picture youself, this does the job.
 Fairweight Monopod at a great, low price November 7, 2008
LEE (Le Château, USA)
In agreement with other reviewers, this monopod works well for fair-weights at a great low price.
Good buy October 3, 2008
Shortstop (NY USA)
Great alternative to a full tripod......of course, YOU can't be in the shot.....but for longer lenses, it is a great aid to stop camera shake! Made well..........good buy.
Monopod a delight! September 30, 2008
A. Klamik (Riverside, IL USA)
I received the Monopod in perfect condition and in a timely manner. I was so happy to have it when I went on a hiking trip with my daughter. I was delighted with the product and the seller's promptness.
Terrific monopod August 31, 2008
J. Beckham
I can't believe that everything the reviewers have said about this product is true. It is quite sturdy and functional. I have not noticed any slippage downward when I put pressure on it, and it serves well as a walking stick. I wish I had bought two of these and will probably order another. I added the Giottos monopod ballhead for added functionality. I did do some comparison shopping at local photography shops and Best Buy, etc. Unless you want to spend $80 or more on a monopod, this is your best bet.
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