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Opteka MP100 67" Pro Photo / Video Monopod | 
| Brand: Opteka
Category: Photography
List Price: $29.95
Buy New: $19.95
as of 9/7/2010 19:09 CDT details
You Save: $10.00 (33%)
Seller: 47th Street Photo
Rating:  117 reviews
Sales Rank: 155
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 32.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 21
MPN: MP100
Model: MP100
UPC: 084438468250
EAN: 0084438468250
ASIN: B0002RBQO0
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| Features:
| • | Robust four-section black anodized aluminum monopod. | | • | Sure rubber grip | | • | Quick action lever leg lock system | | • | Wrist carrying strap |
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Product Description
Follow the action and keep your horizons true, shot after shot. And, when you move your camera for a different view, you can reset it level in seconds. No more fussing with blurry pictures or tired arms. Opteka's legendary craftsmanship and state-of-the-art engineering creates a unique professional monopod, ideal for today's photographer: whether shooting digital, film or compact video. Robust four-section black anodized aluminum monopod featuring sure rubber grip, wrist carrying strap, quick action lever leg lock system with 45° flip, large 1.2" camera / head platform with plastic cover and camera screw.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 117
 Great lightweight monpod for a digital camera January 6, 2006
Chip (Portland, OR USA)
129 out of 130 found this review helpful
I tried two other monopods before I settled on this one. I was looking for a lightweight monopod carry when hiking and biking with my Nikon D200 or Canon Pro1. The Pro1's 200mm equivalent zoom often requires support to eliminate camera shake when taking dawn, evening or deep forest (low light) photos. Even the Nikon's 18-200mm (27-300mm equivalent 35mm) VRII lens benefits from using a monopod.
The Pro1 weighs 1.5 pounds and the Nikon D200 3.5 pounds.
Here are the features the Opteka MP100 has that I consider important:
1. it's amazingly light weight
2. it's very rigid (considering the light weight) because the round leg has a locking channel
3. it's sturdy enough to use as a light walking stick
4. the quick action lever leg lock system means it adjusts height quickly which I find very important
5. the carrying case with strap keeps it from banging against another metal object when traveling
6. the 67" length allows me to set the camera at eye level (I'm 6' tall) even if I'm up on a step
7. folded up and attached to the camera, it can be lik a pistol grip
I've been using it for 6 months now and I'm very pleased it. I fold it up but leave it attached to the camera when I'm walking around, so it is always available.
At $13 it is a fantastic buy.
MUCH better than its low price would suggest! August 21, 2006
Mark Michener (LaCrosse, WI)
37 out of 37 found this review helpful
The Optika MP100 Pro Photo Monopod is surprisingly sturdy, functional and well-made. It is supplied with a reasonably decent quality zippered nylon case with carrying strap. No, it is not "professional grade", but it is something every amateur photographer can use for weekend shooting. I've used it both with digital still and camcorder, where it offers respectable improvement in long-distance shots (versus trying to hold the camera still, or propping it up on the roof of the car, a not-nearby-enough fence post, and so on.) Certainly a LOT handier than the old tripod! I bought two, keeping them ready-for-action in the trunk of my cars. Highly recommended!
A great buy August 19, 2006
K. G. Schneider (Tallahassee, FL)
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
Good quality, particularly for the amazing price. Sturdy, well-made, and even the case is nice. Pops open in a second, collapses just as easily.
Keep in mind that fully collapsed it's wider than a standard backpack, so if you lash it under a backpack it will be awkward. But the strap on the carrying case makes it easy to loop the monopod and carry it vertically.
Not bad for the price. March 15, 2005
Jack Levy (USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
It is a $15 monopod, come on people. If you are expecting a $50 Bogen, look elsewhere. It is great to beat the hell out of and believe me, it can take a beating. Mounting a 20D is not a proublem at all, it supports it 100%.
Opteka Monopod April 4, 2006
Mrs. Roxanna L. Weekley (Millfield, Ohio)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I am really impressed with this monopod for the price. It is so easy to use, light weight, and solid. Being able to put it back in its little sack, throw it over your shoulder and go is great. Keep in mind the price of this pod. For the money....it is fantastic!
If you are not sure that you even want a monopod, (or any pod)...you will be glad you bought this one. After useing it for a while you can decide what you really want to invest the big bucks in, and still get most of your investment back from this one. I will keep mine!!
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