Canon Monopod 100 for SLR Cameras & Lenses

High quality all the way. For the little extra money that you will pay vs. buying a cheap monopod, you will not be disappointed. The swivel head is worth the little extra that you pay. Many other monopods do not come with at swivel head.

Do you really need a good monopod if you have a good tripod like the Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide? After a photo trip to the woods, the answer became obvious: you won't want to lug that heavy piece of iron for long.

This canon is light, unfolds fast, remains at whichever level you need it, and gives that extra stability; I even got a few nice macro shots thanks to this. And for the price (particularly after the sticker shock of other Canon accessories - I'm looking at you Canon RS-80N3 Remote Switch for EOS-1V/1VHS, EOS-3, EOS-D2000, D30, D60, 1D, 1Ds, EOS-1D Mark II, 10D, 20D), it's a no brainer.

I was looking for a monopod that had a swivel head and had a solid feel. After reading some of the other reviews on Amazon, I decided to try it. I haven't been disappointed. I'm sure it's not the very best on the market, but I didn't want to put a large amount of money out for an expensive one. I am satisfied with it, even though I haven't used it extensively yet.

For the majority of society, professional equipment is not only not required, but often is inhibiting. In this case the price, performance, and ease of use make this an extremely attractive option compared to its more expensive brethren. This will accommodate heights of all sizes and travels well. I don't expect it to hold up as well as a $300 monopod, but at this price I don't need it to. It will hold up nicely for a long time though.

The only thing this monopod lacks is a quick-release mount, but for the price, it's still a good product. I'm 6' tall, and it extends a bit past my eye level, and is easy to adjust. It's very lightI wondered about it's strength, but it surprised me... it's much sturdier than the typical low-budget tripod leg, with no apparent "wobble" at all.