Avella CD324 Carbon Fiber Video Monopod Kit, with Fluid Head and Removable feet, 71 Inch Max Load 13.2 LB for Canon Nikon Sony Olympus Panasonic DSLR Camera

Better than in those price range. I am not sure it is real carbon fiber but works well in casual use

I recommend this to anyone I can

I've been a wildlife photographer for years. And a tripod can be a total pain in the buttocks to haul around. And large zoom lenses can become heavier and heavier as the journey goes on.I was watching a football game and suddenly notice the photographers in the endzone with their long telephotos.....ON MONOPODS!!You could pay a great deal more, but this monopod is great. Light weight. The folding feet are terrific. I can step on them to secure it. The carry case is great, it's easy to adjust on the fly.......Game changer.

I have a heavy Canon 7D DSLR with a hefty telephoto lens that required stabilization for crisp focus. I researched several premium brands, but did not want to shell-out hundreds of dollars I could use for another lens. I took the plunge and purchased this sturdy monopod, even though I thought the feature/price factor was too good to be true. After three heavy hiking sessions, using this monopod with my wildlife photography gear, I am truly impressed with its functionality and stability. The graphite is substantial and the quick-release levers are sturdy/highly functional. The three feet allow you to deploy the base at a couple angles quickly; however, I use them fully extended for maximum stability. If you tighten the ball joint appropriately at the base, you can confidently step away from your mounted camera equipment without worry. The mounting head is fluid, but since I have such a lens-heavy setup, I tighten the head so the camera does not adjust due to the weight. I tried using it with and without the adjustment lever attached, and it is more functional with the lever attached, as I can use my shoulder to point my camera down. I rarely used a tripod or monopod in the past, but this monopod reduces camera shake considerably… resulting in more clear, in-focus shots.

Very versatile, solid feeling 'pod. Used it primarily with a heavy Canon 5D IV, including a battery grip, shooting video on industrial equipment in a variety of positions. Easy and quick to adjust, the pan movements were generally predictable and felt very smooth.The fluid head is adequate and performs OK once adjusted. I'd prefer more adjustment range between too tight to move, and too loose to prevent the camera from jiggling on the head. Because you can't exactly take your hand off the camera (because it will tip over), you'll need to adjust the pan tension with one hand. It just gets a little finicky and I found myself tweaking the tension several times to get what I wanted each time. Same thing horizontal and vertical. This is not a big negative, but perhaps more than anything shows the limitations at this price point.This is definitely NOT stable enough to prop a heavy-ish camera and take your hand off of it! It will certainly stand there on its own with the legs splayed out, but there's not much to prevent a tiny bump from pushing it over. That's not why I bought it, so this was expected.Works great as a stabilizing point of contact without getting in the way as much climbing around on stuff.I did not find it to be as useful in the shortest position, when shooting from a DSLR like the 5D.Quick release mechanism is fine. The QR plate itself requires a tool or a thick coin to tighten the screw enough so the plate does not move. Would be nice if they used a folding tab on the screw to tighten by hand, like a Manfrotto QR plate.

Really can’t imagine how this is being sold for $95. Every part of it is well designed and the attention to detail punches way out of its price range. Things I like are the springs in the clips, the un/locking ball on the bottom to give you an additional axis of control, and the fluid head is smooth. Nice bag with two strap options.Beyond all of the details on this monopod the thing I like the most about it is that it’s genuinely more fun to use than a tripod. It makes shooting b-roll more interesting.

The monopod is quite long and weighs more than I'd like. There are a number of Allen wrenches to remove parts and adjust things which I'm not crazy about. If it had 1 that would be good. Now I have to worry about losing many and not being able to take the unit apart. The top comes off but has a larger than 1/4" threaded knob on it but you can flip it around I think. That head is large and somewhat heavy. The tripod on the bottom has 2 screws to loosen allowing removal from the main composite shaft. It would be nice if you could attach the rubber foot to the bottom of the pole but it doesn't fit so that screws up the walking stick portion. I'm still not convinced I'll keep it as I want to take it on my motorcycle trip and it's so large but I'm sure will handle my Canon DLSR with no issues.

I’m a pro event photographer and have used a mono pod for decades to capture food/decor etc.I was motivated to update to a lighter carbon fiber to replace my Manfrotto and found this beauty. Certainty as well built as my other one with more height, shorter fold, lighter weight and a much cheaper price. It even comes with an extra quick release plate, heavy duty bag and tools.Love it!