I have a heavy lens and this works great for loading my camera around on the sidelines.

Works great

My have a very heavy zoom lens. Thus monopod is great. It takes the pressure off of my wrist and makes using my camera much easier.

I’d give up a slight bit more weight for a sturdier version, or pay $5-9 more for the same model with 3-prong foot pedestal at the bottom.

I purchased this for use with my Celestron 25 x 100 Binoculars that weigh about 9 pounds. This is not a recommended use for this item, but setting the binoculars up in a safe location and keeping the weight balanced over the base and just pivoting to watch the views it worked well.The actual location was on a cruise ship balcony so we used it as the ship moved along. The key is to balance the weight and get it adjusted to the correct height for eye level viewing.I don't think it would work well for viewing stars or planets unless they were near the horizon.

I got this to capture kids photos while not breaking the bank with a name brand monopod. The item is lightweight yet feels sturdy when you fully extend it (it has 2 extension lengths). I would have liked a quick release on this, but for the price - I cannot complain.

The mounting screw reduces in size and wear down fast

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!

Well it only cost 22 bucks this will hold be over under I buy a better one than this will hold a strobe but it really feels like a cheap cheap toy.

I purchased this item due to the low price and good reviews. I have heard great things about kf concept Basics and was not let down. I open and used this within 30 minutes of delivery and loved it.I am the staff photographer at a summer camp and foresee this monopod making my job easier and more enjoyable. We have a zipline, rockwall, and other waterfront activities here at camp that I have to use my 75-300 lens to get any picture worth keeping. I am so excited to take this out tomorrow and catch awesome pictures of kids on the wall and in the water without having to spend my energy holding up a camera and a longer lens.When you spend a majority of your day looking through a camera, this is a life saver on your arms. I also purchased this because it is entirely to much weight to carry a traditional tripod around the grounds all day.We also throw late night parties which are often poorly lit and I am hoping this will help eliminate the shaking shots.Thank you kf concept for a great product, awesome service, and fast shipping!