Monopods are great. You don't know how much you need one until you use one. Tripods are generally unnecessary so well as clumsy and inconvenient. Most anyone who _needs_ a tripod also needs a monopod. With exceptions, tripods are more for the studio while monopods are better suited in the field. They are excellent for amateurs, especially tourists.

That said, I have read poor review about this particular monopod stating it to be cheaply made.

Is there an extended model for the special tall person in your life?

looks like a giant blender

Carnivore wrote:Supports "up to" 3 lbs, according to other sites. In other words, not for dSLRs.

Ouch, that kills it for me. I'd want it at my kid's soccer matches for my Alpha 200 with the big zoom lens.

garymccarthy wrote:And by 'nature pictures' do you mean you can lift your camera over the privacy fence?

Hah!
I mean in the woods (well, swamp here) taking pictures of birds...you know the real ones with feathers and all...

Similar model (lower end?)At Amazon for much more:

http://www.amazon.com/SunPak-620-405-Compact-Floor-Standing-Monopod/dp/B0001XH6NK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1287692751&sr=1-2

It is pitch black.

yeah i only said it to see what word they would replace it with, interesting.

is that a monopad in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

If you don't know what this is for or how to use it, then you don't need it. Err... I mean get 3 to play with and figure out!

thecatnextdoor wrote:If it'd been a bagpipe chanter, I'd have bought three! Those make excellent Christmas gifts.

True, but my wife has already told me that she's outta there if I take up the bagpipe. She's such a music snob.

awinters wrote:looks like a giant blender

I didn't write "blender" - i wrote "an item that women use to pleasure themselves" and it came out "blender"

Wow,..that was nice,..
Log in, see a TV click buy and it takes me to my user profile....back to item and of course,...sold out.

Not even a Bountiful October Cornucopia and the woot gods kick me in the nards.

kobra2k4 wrote:Same here!!!!!!

They only had a total of 20 Televisions to sell. Your chances were slim at best of getting one.

awinters wrote:I didn't write "blender" - i wrote "an item that women use to pleasure themselves" and it came out "blender"

Ouch.

If I was ever unfortunate enough to lose both of my legs I believe monopod would be my new nickname.

If I was ever unfortunate enough to lose both of my legs I believe monopod would be my new nickname.

Carnivore wrote:Supports "up to" 3 lbs, according to other sites. In other words, not for dSLRs.

It's a monopod. It's not what they support, it's what they stabilize. If you leave your DSLR sitting atop a monopod, you're screwed regardless

If I was ever unfortunate enough to lose both of my legs I believe monopod would be my new nickname.

I would buy it if it were taller than 60 inches. I'm 6'6"...

Just a note on use:
These are very useful for SLRs with long telephoto lenses. They support the weight of the lens and camera, and steady the rig so you can actually focus on your subject and not get seasick.

That having been said, these appear not well made and (supporting only 3 lbs) are kind of a questionable buy.

nice. good to see that everyone crying about the bags of crap haven't purchased more than 10 woots. earn your keep suckers.

You are likely to be eaten by a grue.

awinters wrote:I didn't write "blender" - i wrote "an item that women use to pleasure themselves" and it came out "blender"

Either way, both of those observations seem like a stretch. You're 0-2 whether you meant it or not.

Skotyman wrote:These are great for steadying a camera on hikes.

I'm going to half-disagree with you there but only because there are trekking poles that also function as monopods now . . . may as well combine them as an always ready monopod that can't be used as a walking stick would be an inconvenience. Obviously, it depends on what you're doing.

In for one that will go with my VistaQuest 8MP HD Digital Camcorder that does not have image stabilization. I can start drinking again!!!!!!
Shakes be D@amned!!!

I didn't write "blender" - i wrote "an item that women use to pleasure themselves" and it came out "blender"

jloveland wrote:Ouch.

My wife enjoys her blender very much. On the right setting it can be very satisfying...

to0fly4uz wrote:come on! ive been trying for every where are the bags of crap !

Now you have gone and mentioned the unmentionable. Go to your room!

jdkessler wrote:I would buy it if it were taller than 60 inches. I'm 6'6"...

Buy three and duct tape them together..

Not only would you have a pretty bloody monomonomonopod, you'd be benefiting us all!

I own one of these. It works fine for the point & shoot cameras, but the joints are too weak to hold my SLR.

Sprankton wrote:Either way, both of those observations seem like a stretch. You're 0-2 whether you meant it or not.

Yeah if it had to be an appliance I think washing machine would be the best fit

wvutkep1002 wrote:nice. good to see that everyone crying about the bags of crap haven't purchased more than 10 woots. earn your keep suckers.

I'm trying to. Just haven't spotted the stuff on the Christmas list yet. No need for headphones, knives, or vacuums. But I am working on it... Since I am here... and a bunch of people keep bringing up the Bucket of Candy... I'm kind of excited. I sincerely apologize if that ruffles your wooted sensibilities.

wvutkep1002 wrote:nice. good to see that everyone crying about the bags of crap haven't purchased more than 10 woots. earn your keep suckers.

Preach It

I'm down for 1 - this will go well with my monocular night scope!

Monopod sounds more like a type of vegetable than a photographers accessory.

dshearer wrote:or a cane!

A cane? Good idea. C'mon Woot, get some canes. I want one with a sword inside. buttafuocoing that, a flask would be OK.

Jesterstone wrote:Preach It

Maybe if they stop selling crap they would have more then 10 woots.

in for 3. jousting tournament.

In for one.

I missed these when buy.com had them for $16 a few weeks ago.

Vultures are magnetic.

Great write up, btw.