Features:

  • Supports video cameras, still cameras, and scopes up to 6.6 lbs.
  • 1/4-inch univeral thread mount
  • Four leg sections able to extend 67-inches
  • Non-skid rubber foot and retractable spikes
  • Includes carrying bag
  • Built in cushion grip and adjustable wrist strap
  • Made of lightweight aluminum weighing less than 1 lb
  • Product Dimension: 1.7 x 1.6 x 21.4 inches (LxWxH); 15.7 ounces
A very good investment, well made, light enough, strong and nicely priced too.

I've had this a while now, replaced my old one that was stolen. I've used it a lot, and looking forward to this year's airshow and trains season. The one I had before cost me more, but with this one I feel like I got more. It's well made, solid, and the extension clips don't want to slip. It's firm, doesn't wobble, yet it's light, so doesn't overly burden this old fart that's already walking with a stick and carrying his lunch, pills, a bottle of water and the camera gear. It matters. If my stuff got stolen again, and I had an excessive insurance settlement to invest in a replacement, I'd buy this exact same thing again. It does everything I need, all I expect, doesn't weight too much, very well made, and fairly priced. What more can you ask for? So, five stars. I recommend this monopod unless you have some incredibly heavy camera/lens setup and need a log to hold it up.

Perfect GoPro Selfie Stick/Pole

Bought this amazon basics monopod to use as a go pro pole and it works perfectly. The rubber foot at the end can be removed and you can attach a 1/4-20 threaded rod so you can attach your go pro accessories.

Does What It Is Designed To Do -- And More

I purchased this monopod for a trip to Scotland. Not only did it support my camera but served as a great walking stick on uneven terrain. I removed my camera and wore it around my neck when I used the monopod for a walking stick as I feared the jarring might hurt my camera. The monopod comes with a zipper bag that makes it very easy to pack for a journey. Since I bought it only in May and used it only for two weeks in July, I can not yet address the quality of the material or durability, but it is very versatile. I used it sometimes as high as I could reach to take landscape photos and early swung it up over my shoulder for verticals.

A surprisingly high quality monopod, solid, sturdy and comfortable to use. Could also be a walking stick! :)

I find myself shooting more and more video with my cameras. While with the advent of modern optical image stabilization, handheld video can be of very high quality, holding a camera (and particularly a not-particularly-lightweight DSLR) still for any amount of time becomes tiring, and the video will suffer as a result. Hauling around a full-size tripod is tiring and a hassle. This monopod is the perfect answer. Your camera quickly attaches to the top, you extend the telescopic leg to the required height, and you have perfectly stable video without the fatigue of holding your camera in place. The leg itself is made of hollow aluminum with three friction locks to lock the individual telescoping pieces in place. Once locked, it is very sturdy, with no movement of any kind. You can adjust the overall length to any height you wish - it locks into position once you extend it to the height you desire. The thick foam grip allows you to easily control steady, smooth panning motion, and you can do a bit of tilt as well by pushing the monopod forward or back. I did purchase a small ball joint adapter to screw to the top, which allows the camera to move independently of the monopod when more flexibility is required. The foot of the monopod is rubber, and the rubber foot can be screwed in, exposing a metal point, good for use on slippery surfaces such as ice. While useful for shooting steady video, it is also excellent for shooting in low light with slow shutter speeds where any movement turns the picture blurry, or for long telephoto shots where slight camera movement can introduce blur into the picture. Some people have reported problems with the threaded screw at the top coming loose and not being able to remove the camera, I have not experienced this issue. The monopod comes with a fitted carrying bag with an attached shoulder strap. Once collapsed, measuring around 18 inches long, you can put it in the bag, sling it over your shoulder and pretty much forget it's there. I haven't tried it, but looking at the solid foot (and metal spike) as well as the thick foam grip, I've thought more than once that it could also function as a walking stick. So if you're looking for an inexpensive, light, portable walking stick, perhaps this might be an option. Overall a good purchase, I'm glad I bought it - and my videos are much better for it!

Another quality product from amazon basics. Even comes with a carrying case. Just order it already.

This thing seems pretty well built. The hand grip is tough material that will hopefully last a long time. The string is held onto the pole by a cheap small keyring thing and hopefully that will be enough for carrying it through the woods. The 3 clips were a bit hard to open the first time but they close securely and seem to be tougher plastic. The bottom has a piece that is flat that you place on the ground or screw it and you can set this pointy tip in the ground so it doesn't slide around. The camera just screws into the top of this very securely. It also came with a case that is tough fabric that will last a long time. The zipper is also a better quality zipper then what I've seen in the past on other things. If you have any doubts about this buy it, it is quality materials as is everything else AmazonBasics has to offer.

Sturdy

It seems very sturdy to me. I love it. I don't plan on hanging my camera upside down on it or pushing it too far. I use a smaller micro 4/3 mirrorless camera. I put a mini ball head camera mount on the top of it so I can tilt my camera at all angles. The case for the monopod is not long enough to leave the ball head on the end at all times, but I am able to leave the ball head in the case on the side of the monopod. I am glad I did not pay more money for a monopod. I hope that as long as I don't drop it hard and damage the tip on the top, it should last a long time.

> DOES THE JOB

EVALUATION This is a full-size monopod---not a gorilla of a monopod, but full-size. Ironically the very same monopod is sold under different brandnames as a "light weight", as a "heavy duty", and as a "professional" monopod---it is NONE of these. Given that it is actually an average weight (at best), light-duty, amateur monopod, it is an excellent design, and a very good value. The monopod is NOT "professional grade", meaning that it probably will NOT stand up to abuse, and/or constant use, and/or a heavy cameras with a 1000mm lens. Nevertheless a careful pro who occasional uses a monopod for a small to medium-size camera (or is careful to balance larger loads) would probably be very pleased with it. It does everything a monopod should do, and does those things well. It operates quickly and easily, and is very sturdy, proving solid support. Read the 1-star reviews carefully, but take them "with a grain of salt." IDENTICAL MONOPODS WITH OTHER BRANDNAMES (may be cheaper) Except for a very slightly different grip, the AmazonBasics is absolutely identical with the Vivitar VIV-VT-67 67-Inch Monopod or Opteka Opteka MP100 67" Professional Heavy Duty Photo / Video Monopod. Except for a green case, the the Dolica Dolica WT-1003 67-Inch Lightweight Monopod is identical to the other brandnames. Exactly the same monopod is sold under the "Digital Pro" brandname. VITAL STATISTICS >Length: 21 ¼" long fully-collapsed; 67" tall fully extended >Diameter: uppermost section is 1"; foam grip 1 3/8"; strap ferrule 1 ½" >Weight: 14 oz; case 3 oz; total 17 oz FEATURES >Maximum Height: 67". More than tall enough for most purposes. >Minimum Height: 21", 23--24" with a (virtually required) ballhead/tilt-head. Is a little tall for some closeup nature subjects. >Head (camera threads, etc.): The design is odd, with an free-wheeling plastic collar around a small metal stem (and camera threads), the collar is free-wheeling so that it will not scratch the base of your camera--but you still have to rotate the monopod or your camera to screw them together, or apart. (A few confused reviewers thought that they could just turn the collar to attach/detach the camera, and when that didn't work, they thought it was broken. Turning the collar doesn't do anything, that's just the way it is). >Lanyard: adequate for hanging the monopod from a hook, but too weak to rely on for as a walking stick hand strap. >Grip: Foam rubber, provides good grip and cushion. >Body: Channels prevent rotation. >Thumb locks: Operate quickly and smoothly, and lock securely---actually mine works just a tad too easily. I fear that with a little wear, that the locks will slip. Unlike the less-convenient "twist to lock" design (used on many other monopods/tripods), you can't just "twist harder"---there is nothing you can do if the lock doesn't hold. Honestly, I am torn about applying a little silicon grease to the locks to minimize wear, and the concern that the grease might encourage slipping. If you get one with tight leg locks, the silicon grease is highly recommended, it will both make the action smoother and protect against wear---lightly apply to the levers where they rub against the monopod column. Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-up Grease - 3 oz. Note that unlike petroleum grease, silicon grease does not damage plastic or attract dirt. >Tip: Metal tip for hard surfaces; plastic tip screws out over metal tip for indoor surfaces. Neither tip can come loose and get lost. The metal tip is not particularly sharp, and the plastic tip is not soft. That is, the metal tip might slip on smooth rocks or hard ice, and while the plastic tip will protect most indoor surfaces from scratches, it does little to protect your camera from the jarring of impacts (which is VERY bad for cameras). Therefore it is best NOT to leave your camera on your monopod if you use the monopod as a walking stick. A "quick connect" such as Sima Quick Connect for Tripod can be handy. >Case: Rugged, attractive black nylon, with full-length zipper and an adjustable shoulder strap. Unfortunately the case will not close with a ball head attached. The usual plastic fittings will not rust, but can be broken by abusive use. AS A TRAVEL MONOPOD At 21" collapsed the monopod is too large to fit in most airplane carry-on luggage. Airport security will probably confiscate it if found. 17oz is on the heavy side for travel. For travel, I use a very similar Norazza Monopod-lightweight TD140, which collapses to 15 ½" x ¾" diameter, weighs only 7oz, but is too short (52") for birding and some other situations. AS A TRAVEL MONOPOD / WALKING STICK / HIKING POLE A proper hiking pole needs a substantial strap, so that you do not have to have a death-grip on the grip for hours at a time. The supplied lanyard is totally inadequate for this purpose and cannot be replaced with a more substantial strap. However, if use a ballhead, you can install the ends of a replacement strap beneath the ball head. I have not found replacement straps for sale---but you can make one from a 12" length of 1" black nylon webbing you probably have lying around from old equipment---use a soldering gun to cauterize 1/4" holes in the webbing, 1/2" from each end. For travel, when I will be hiking, I use a Stansport Outdoorsman Trekking Pole which has camera threads (and therefore can be used as a monopod), and has a very sharp metal tip for gripping ice or rocks and a very shock absorbing rubber tip for indoor surfaces (but I use the rubber tip outdoors to protect my camera from jarring). ESSENTIAL ACCESSORY MANY reviewers report that the head (where your camera screws onto the monopod) can break off attached to your camera, and then can be difficult to remove from your camera. The best insurance against damage to your camera is to use a ball-head or tilt head, which I consider essential anyway (or a "quick connect" see above). For example, Professional Mini Ball Head Camera Mount which is adequate for small to medium-size cameras. Unfortunately the monopod will not fit in the case with the ball-head attached. The silicon grease I mentioned earlier will also make the action of a ball head smoother---usually only a concern shooting video on a tripod, but it's worth knowing. But keep the silicon very far from your lens---it may be very difficult to remove. BALL HEAD OR TILTHEAD For video, when you will never take verticals---a tilt head is by far the best solution, the limited motion is more controllable. Manfrotto 234 Monopod Tilt Head (Replaces 3232) But for stills, when you may want to take an occasional vertical, a ball-head is preferred. A compound tripod head offers both options, but requires at least three hands, one to hold the monopod, one (or two) to operate the head, and one for your camera---in contrast, you can hold the monopod and operate a ball-head or tilt-head with one hand. > Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.

Really tall!

I was amazed at how high this thing goes. I'm 5'11", and if I put it all the way up, the bottom of the camera is about at the top of my head. I guess I need not worry about it being a bit short. The quick releases for the legs are a bit tight yet, but I'm sure they'll loosen up over time. They're very snug; there's no chance any section is going to slide. The screw at the top accepts the standard quick release system if you choose to use that for your camera. I put one on mine. It literally took a few seconds to screw it into place. There's a screw at the bottom that protrudes out of the rubber foot if you simply spin the rubber foot up a bit. That makes for a good grip outdoors. Be sure to move the rubber foot back down before using this on a floor. It comes with a handy wrist strap built into the end of the monopod, and the carrying bag has its own shoulder strap. That should come in handy, too. Completely collapsed, it measures just a bit over 21". I'd say carrying it in its bag over your shoulder should be very easy especially considering its light weight. All in all, definitely worth the price. Very solid, well built, and should last a long time. Amazon Basics wins again!

Great as a monopod and as a walking stick

I bought this monopod for a 3 week trip in Europe with my family. I've previously taken full tripods and they are a pain to pack and haul around when all you need most of the time is a bit of stabilization. My wife had a moderate surgery about a month before our trip that we had booked 6 months earlier. She ended up needing some assistance going up and down stairs. She tried my monopod on for size and thought she could make it work. And work it did. I screwed a hiking stick head onto the 1/4 20 thread screw and it was like any other walking stick, only it collapsed better. My wife use this monopod as a cane through London, Amsterdam, and Paris, with trips in Bruges, Antwerp and Luxembourg in between. It saw cobbled streets and a dozen museums. It held her weight and allowed her to get up and down the steps to the Tube and Metro. On day 19, at the end of our last day of sightseeing, the rubber shoe came off the bottom. That's not a failure on it's part, because it's still a completely functional monopod that I used with great results when she wasn't using it to get along. Good job sourcing this affordable and useful photographers tool. 10/10

Function Minus Ostentatious Display

Solid construction. Superior functionality. Unfortunate labeling. Why unfortunate labeling? Because it doesn't say 'Manfrotto', or 'Gucci' or some other slavish reference to fashion. Many of my American brethren are in love with labels, and sometimes this preoccupation with labels inordinately influences the selection of various items. Well, if you need a 'label', go on and spend your $$$ on silly stuff like a label, or feel the need for 'Carbon-fibre graphite' construction on something so functional as a monopod. Hey, it's your money. And many times I hear things like: "More money than sense..." Well, this is one instance where I whole-heartedly underwrite good sense and puzzle over the purchase of an item at more than ten times the price of this well-executed concept of design. So, if you wanna spend $180 on a monopod, then get in your Infinity and drive to your nearest Wolf photography retailer and throw that green down on the counter and impress folk you don't know with money you don't really have for something you don't really need and walk away feeling so much the better for being 'All Hat And No Cattle'...Oh, I almost forgot...It's also a great walking-stick...

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