| The Sunpak Compact Monopod provides sharp images and steady viewing with digital and film cameras, camcorders, binoculars, and spotting scopes. Super-compact and lightweight, it's 16-1/2 inches long in folded position, weighs 14.4 ounces, fits easily in most camera bags and packs, and is far easier and quicker to set up than a tripod. Its multiple anodized metal leg sections extend to 60-5/8-inches for comfortable eye-level shooting, and it's got a locking ball head for fast adjustments. |
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 The Perfect Compact Monopod |
| Review Date: October 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Robert W. Rivera, Albuquerque, NM |
| I was very sceptical after reading the reviews but I needed something small I could carry in my backpack. And after using it the entire football game this afternoon I am so impressed I purchased another one for a friend. As with any piece of equipment you have know how to adjust and set it, including locks, latches and, LIMITS, which in this case is three pounds. The bottom leg has a single spring pop out latch and the second and third legs have two each. With twist locks on the upper two legs all locks and latches worked without collapse. Anyone who can operate a camera will by far know how to adjust and secure this Perfect Compact Monopod. Thanks Sunpak. |
Great for crowded areas
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| Review Date: January 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Hellen S, Brooklyn, New York United States |
| I loved this monopod. I used while recording my son's performance in daycare. It is great for small crowded spaces like one there. Imagine small room, 20 kids, 2+ parents (grandparents) for each kid, no place to breathe, not talking about seating. Everybody is on each other head. if you hold camera your video will be dancing up and down because you are pushed in every direction. I was able to record very good video because even thought I was pushed, camera was still, I was able to hold it stable on the monopod. Small in size (unfortunately does not fit in purse) and not very expensive. |
Easy to deal with
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| Review Date: October 26, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Jack Arnouts, Salt Point, NY USA |
| This is a nice unit at the right price and they shipped it fast. Nice work...The mono pod is easy to carry and can be left attached to the camera all the time. You can bring the camera up quickly and rest the end on your waist or belt to help steady the camera for the fast shot. It is light weight and makes steady shots and panning easy if you are useing a video camera. The tubes are sturdy, telescope very smooth and lock well. Its a handy thing when running around on vacation or shooting events where you are worried about human traffic tripping on a tripod leg. |
Small & Compact - But it has it's problems
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| Review Date: May 11, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Valerie T., Huntington Beach, CA |
| Small and compact but it has problems with the internal plastic rings breaking which allow the legs to remain secure during use. I took back my first one after a month only to have the same problem occur with the second one. I contacted Sunpak to send me out the parts that broke, it took 3 weeks but at least I receive them. Sunpak customer service was extremely nice, but I've made it a point to keep their number handy as I know I'll have to replace the parts again. |
Same as Quantaray QSX, maybe OK if 60" & weak lower leg suffices!
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| Review Date: July 4, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Mark W4CHL, Central NC United States |
See reviews here on Amazon.com for Quantaray QSX, seems to be same monopod with different label. Weak point is the lower 3 telescoping legs which have no twist lock like upper two legs, especially last section which will collapse with only a few pounds of pressure from above. Also, if you are over 1.8m (6 feet) tall then the 1.5m (60") total height is too short.
Though ball socket pan/tilt head is nice touch on this low end monopod, better to get separate pan/tilt head and get more useful monopod. For instance the Opteka MP100 is 67" high with each leg having solid snap lock.
Agree with other reviewer of QSX, included belt clip is nice, and when used on belt don't need problematic lower 3 telescoping legs.
Cheers de Mark |
Does not hold a position.
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| Review Date: July 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: KenG, Wi, USA |
| I have had trouble with this monopod holding a position once set. I used this with a Canon S3 IS which is light weight. The only stable position seems to be completely collapsed or with just the upper section extended. |
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