Acuvar Pro Series 72" Camera Monopod with Quick Release Plate, Lightweight 4-Section Aluminum Monopod for DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax

I really like this product. I have used it a few times, and it is very sturdy. The height is very good and adjustable for whatever you are needing it for. It is taller than me (5'9") when it is as tall as it will go. The only thing that is a little annoying is the connector, the piece you turn is a little difficult and gets stuck sometimes. But it really isn't an issue because you can just turn the entire piece to connect the camera. For the price, this is a great way to stabilize your camera.

I take a lot of wildlife photos (frequently with a telephoto lens) and many times it is impractical to carry a tripod into the woods on a hike and this monopod solves helps the problem in a number of ways. - It extends and locks anywhere from its collapsed length of 21” all the way up to 72” (higher than a standard tripod) and this makes it so much easier to use the cameras viewfinder and focus without bending or hunching down to camera level on a standard tripod. - The quick release head securely locks the camera into the monopod. It’s easy and fast to break out the monopod, extend it, and snap the camera into the mount if the subject you’re looking at might move away. - The 4-section leg is STURDY. I can extend the sections to make up any length I want and the locking mechanisms are strong. - At 10-ounces it’s incredibly light. AND HERE’S WHAT ELSE IT DOES: because the monopod has a cushioned grip and a wrist loop and the leg is so strong and rigid, I can easily use the monopod as a hiking stick. There’s no need to carry it separately even though it comes with a carry bag. I only wish the tripod and monopod designers would agree on a standard quick release head. As it is, the heads on my two tripods and on this monopod are each different. If they were all the same, I could quickly switch between tripods and monopod with no fuss. But that’s something the manufacturers will have to work out between them. Bottom line: I love this monopod!

Just up to 72 inch , light weight but strong , easy to adjust , nice adapter to secure the camera easy to pop off when you want to take it off , great price , no need to buy one at higher price

Welp. I'd say it's just about as good as you're going to get for the price. The quick release lever will allow the plate to move up a little if you pull on that side of your camera while it's mounted, but it still feels pretty solid. I wouldn't feel secure holding the monopod with my smaller camera (a Nikon D3300) on top though, and I definitely wouldn't do that with a medium sized DSLR (I checked it with a nikon D70). The poles are definitely snap-able, but like the saying goes "doctor, it [breaks] when I do this", "so, don't do that". They are built well enough, and on the plus side, the monopod makes up for lack of strength by being light as all getout. The mounting plate can be a problem. The part on the bottom that you hold to screw into your camera won't fold back into the plate depending on how it's positioned when tight. It'll fold back with my camera, but just barely. There's probably an easy way to fix this with a little creativity though. The wrist strap was about as poorly made as they usually are on Chinese products, but the hand grip feels nice. I just wouldn't go rubbing it on a stone wall or anything. I did have to send it back because of a crack in one of the leg locks, but that seems to be the gamble you have to take when buying cheap stuff. I still got another, though, because in order to get a strong monopod that extends beyond midget level (okay, I mean above 57 inches) you have to pay upward of $50! the thing about these cheapies is (besides how light they are) if you break them, then no big deal. I'm not ready to spend $60-$70 bucks on a "professional" monopod, so I'll stick with this until it breaks. It will probably end up lasting me years. :)

Over all, you get what you paid for. This is a very light and compact monopod. The extendable segments of the pole itself move smoothly for ease of adjustment but the top camera anchor is terrible. The shoe that mounts to the camera is very loose when it clips in to the top of the monopod. Both front to back and lateral movement are a proplem when you are expecting a somewhat stable shooting platform. It does make a passable walking stick though. Save your money and by something better, you won't regret passing this one up. It's inexpensive and if all you need is limited functionality this might be ok.

This monopod looked like exactly what I needed, but after using it off and on for about 1 1/2 yrs, it has become unstable. The "quick connect" feature can no longer hold my camera & lens steady. I have tightened the screw on the connector to the point where I'm afraid it will strip the threads. Also, I have tightened the adapter that fits the bottom of my zoom lens, to no avail. What happens now, is that immediately after I have focused on a subject, release my grip on the lens to snap picture, the lens falls about 1/2" and I miss my shot. Extremely frustrating. I feel the monopod was misrepresented to me. The connector and adapter are made of plastic and they cannot hold up to even minimal use. The connector should have been constructed of metal. I would never buy from this seller again!

Great device for someone who wants a light adjustable walking stick for hiking on trails and also a 6 foot or less monopod for taking telephotos. Although not heavy duty, it appears durable and strong enough for all but the most dedicated mountain hikers who need something that supports a lot of weight (I am 170 lbs) or a camera with a very long and heavy telephoto lens. Camera attaches and detaches to and from the monopod quickly. Similarly, the monopod adjusts quickly for hiking. Unique rubber tip and sharp metal point that also adjusts quickly while remaining on the monopod. The monopod comes with a bag and cord which allows you to sling the monopod over your shoulder when not using the walking stick for balance. Great "bang for the buck."

I am a mid-range photographer and I want my photos to be as sharp as possible. In some situations a tripod isn't feasible but I still need to make sure the camera is being held steady. The Pro Series 72" Monopod w/ Quick Release serves me very well. It is light and compact and came with a carrying case. I find myself using it more and more instead of my bulky tripod.For the money it is a good value. I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to make sure their camera is held steady.

While I have had my Pro series 72" monopod for only a short while and have had only limited usage I would like to share the following. I recently purchased a Canon sx70 hs with an extremely powerful zoom. I wanted a monopod that was good quality, light weight, carry bag and with important features like a quick release lever so could remove camera quickly. I also wanted clip release levers on the tripod leg and not the screw type. I researched many different monopods but decided this monopod met my needs and was good value based on my needs. I would currently rate this at 5 star.