FOSOTO 65-inch Aluminium Camera Unipod Monopod with Base Tripod Compatible for Canon Nikon Sony Panasonic DSLR

FOSOTO 65-inch Aluminium Camera Unipod Monopod with Base Tripod Compatible for Canon N

I though it would be worth a try, to use this unit on the Yellow Stone trip to take some pictures as family.I was wrong. A first gust of wind tipped the camera down with face plat to earth. Although camera did nto die, it did damges the lens. This type of unit is not going to be stable enough for the DLSR even with short lens such as 35/5mm prime lens. I ended up using the more substantial tripod from Bogen that I had for past 20+ years. Although they are heavy, I never had issue with them at all. Even for use as monopod this was not substantialenough for longer zoom lens on DSLR. This was a waste of purchase.I know this tripod is not designed for DSLR, but I though I will give it a try since I was gong on 5-6 hour hikes, andthe weight of Bogen forced me to try this. Never again. I giuess I could use it just as monopod or for smallercheaper camera that I don't mind sacrificing to the god of potography.

Considering it cost much less than comparable Benro & Manfrotto units, but the build quality is quite good, this is a real bargain. The finish is nice and the kit includes a removable strap plus both a rubber and steel tip to use when the tripod foot is off. The product description notes only the rubber foot, so was pleasantly surprised to receive both. I've decided to buy a small ballhead, as putting a full size unit on seems to defeat the purpose. Will see how it holds up to hiking and use.Update: I agree with the other reviewer who noted that this is a monopod, not a tripod, so the level of stability is not comparable. That said, it is very lightweight, even compared to more beefy units such as the Sirui. It also feels and works more like a walking stick, which I find desirable.

Let me start off by saying that this is a really nicely made MONOPOD. I like the rich blue color. I love the grip and it is easy to maneuver with.But this is not going to support anything. Well, it might support a VERY light cell phone, but it can barely support itself. Don’t mind walking away, if you take your hand off of it, that’s the end of that camera you were using. So don’t buy this expecting it to truly support your camera like the more expensive legged monopods that will allow your camera to stay upright without holding it. This is a product that should be sold at Walmart for like $20.

Before you put your camera on this make sure everything is TIGHT. I would not fully extend it and walk away. It is not flimsy, and I think it is well made for the price, just remember that it "is not" a tripod and my personal feelings are if you walk to far away from it you will be buying a new camera. For me it is perfect because I am disabled and I won't have to juggle my cane when I am shooting pictures. I have had ones less expensive and I have to say I would not bother with a cheaper one.

Got this to record video and take pictures while hiking and biking. So far, so good. It is more compact than other tripods, yet makes a tall stable bases where we need it.The hiking stick adapters have been an add perk.

This is my first monopod; I bought it for my Zoom video camera. I'm happy I made this purchase, because this product has exceeded my expectations. The monopod stands pretty much on its own on a level surface; I only have to hold it if it's breezy, or if there are people or pets moving about; for security purposes. It easily extends and collapses, and comes with a neat neoprene bag that makes it easy to tote around. Highly recommend this monopod!

Love this! I use it for my phone so I can record and take pictures without having to stand super still, I also take it to church as a back up if our cameras go down. It's high quality and super sturdy. All in all I highly recommend this item!

Fabrication assez moyenne, plutôt difficile à ouvrir et fermer ! Par exemple les grip en caoutchouc ne sont pas collés au systeme de verrouillage et vous n'avez pas d'accroche