Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

I purchased this monopod primarily to use with my heavy Canon 100-400mm lens. The quick release plate, ball head, and the amount of weight it holds are what sold me on this particular monopod. It is well made and the clamps are not weak. I have used it several times while shooting birds and it has worked great. This monopod had all the features I was looking for at a price I could afford.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

I purchased the monopod for use in scenery shots, where a tripop was impractical. I've also used it for a walking stick. My Nikon DSLR and a 70-300mm lens sits firmly on the ball head. The 13# weight rating wss one of the major factors in my purchase.The only downside is that the top leg clamp has to be left open as you release the other clamps. I had read this in a previous review, so I knew it prior to purchasing. You get more than your moneyies worth with this monopod.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

You really cannot go wrong with this - it serves the purpose perfectly and is very inexpensive. The quick-release lever is larger than others, which is good!

I haven't found any problems with using this in any situation.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Lightweight, easy to use, overall a great product for the price.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Enable to film yourself. Quick release definitively a +

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Exactly what was I was looking for. Lightweight and compact.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Built is very good. Price is amazing! Very solid! The only con is the quick release plate,not that easy to put on but not a deal breaker, just a matter of getting used to it.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Great product and compact

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

The monopod is light and extends to a good size, but there was a problem. When you open the bottom latch the bottom extends however when you open the middle latch you cannot extend that part without opening the top latch first. Same problem when you try to close it. I wound up returning the monopod for a different one.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Unfortunately the monopod I received was defective. One of the legs did not come out unless the other leg locks were unlocked first. Besides that I find it pretty sturdy. I did not know it had a ball head until I received it. The locks could be better, but they seem cheap. Overall, pretty good for my first monopod.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

I used this monopod in April 2011 at my daughter's 10K run and it really did come in handy with taking pictures of all the runners for over 4 hours. It is perfect for my height of 4'11 and also for my husband of 5'8. It is light weight and the quick release works fast.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

this monopod is cheap, in order to make it strong. i have to add bigger and longer all thread to the base of the ballhead. also added a screw into the base where the 1/4 all thread mount to to make it strong. after these mod the monopod is very sturdy and should be good for daily use. easy mod do do

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

This really is a great monopod for the money. The ballhead w/ quickrelease plate (all metal) is almost worth the price of the entire outfit. The one thing that gives me pause (and thus the 4 star rating rather than 5) is that the plastic clamps for locking the monopod leg as it extends/retracts seem rather cheap, and bound to fail - but they haven't yet. When/if they do, I'll pick up a Bogen, and use the head from the Smith-Victor. That said, when the clamps are locked down, this monopod is solid.

One more note - there is no reference to additional/replacement quick release plates (neither on B&H nor the S-V website). Will most likely have to take it into the local photo store and try to find something that matches up.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

It is light and strong. Works well with my cannon 70-200 f4.0 with collar, which is why i bought it.Great for sports and wildlife photos.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

When I bought this, there were no reviews, so I took a chance. I've been very happy so far, and would recommend this monopod. I use this for my Nikon D90/Sigma 70-200f2.8 combo. It's plenty sturdy, the ball head locks tight, and the quick release plate has a safety lever that prevents accidental releases. It's tall enough to hold the camera at eye level with extension to spare for a 5'10'' person like me. It folds up small enough to strap on the side of a backpack camera bag. I like the clip locks on the legs vs. screw locks. I have to pull the legs out to extend them now, but hopefully they'll loosen up with use.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

I was looking for a monopod that was sturdy, had a ball head, yet was inexpensive. The MP100 is very solid and the ball head is good quality. My main use is in the stands at various programs/sports for my children, supplying support but not taking up significant space.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

i had to replace the first one they sent me. the heads screw was broken, so i could not use it. the second one they sent me works perfectly fine, just like it is suppose to.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Searching around for best bang for the buck in a monopod, and found the Smith-Victor MP100 that comes with its own detachable ball head, and adaptor screw to fit other accessories (like a SLR-Zoom Gorillapod). use it all the time at my children's sports games. Very easy to adjust. Is very sturdy, and the included ball head easily supports my 50D with a 70-300 zoom lens. My only reason for the 4 stars is because the clip for the ball head is proprietary, but you can purchase extra ones from Smith-Victor for 12$ + shipping. Now I have one on my Canon video camera, and my SLR

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

I use this monopod for my video camcorder. I have the Canon XH-A1s, and this pod is sturdy enough to hold my camera with the shotgun mic, and on-camera light. It can compress pretty small for low shots or for storage purposes... But the great thing is that it can extend to a decent enough height... Being that I'm 6'3".

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

I purchased this monopod primarily to use with my heavy Canon 100-400mm lens. The quick release plate, ball head, and the amount of weight it holds are what sold me on this particular monopod. It is well made and the clamps are not weak. I have used it several times while shooting birds and it has worked great. This monopod had all the features I was looking for at a price I could afford.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

I purchased the monopod for use in scenery shots, where a tripop was impractical. I've also used it for a walking stick. My Nikon DSLR and a 70-300mm lens sits firmly on the ball head. The 13# weight rating wss one of the major factors in my purchase.The only downside is that the top leg clamp has to be left open as you release the other clamps. I had read this in a previous review, so I knew it prior to purchasing. You get more than your moneyies worth with this monopod.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

You really cannot go wrong with this - it serves the purpose perfectly and is very inexpensive. The quick-release lever is larger than others, which is good!

I haven't found any problems with using this in any situation.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Lightweight, easy to use, overall a great product for the price.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Enable to film yourself. Quick release definitively a +

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Exactly what was I was looking for. Lightweight and compact.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Built is very good. Price is amazing! Very solid! The only con is the quick release plate,not that easy to put on but not a deal breaker, just a matter of getting used to it.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Great product and compact

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

The monopod is light and extends to a good size, but there was a problem. When you open the bottom latch the bottom extends however when you open the middle latch you cannot extend that part without opening the top latch first. Same problem when you try to close it. I wound up returning the monopod for a different one.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Unfortunately the monopod I received was defective. One of the legs did not come out unless the other leg locks were unlocked first. Besides that I find it pretty sturdy. I did not know it had a ball head until I received it. The locks could be better, but they seem cheap. Overall, pretty good for my first monopod.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

I used this monopod in April 2011 at my daughter's 10K run and it really did come in handy with taking pictures of all the runners for over 4 hours. It is perfect for my height of 4'11 and also for my husband of 5'8. It is light weight and the quick release works fast.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

this monopod is cheap, in order to make it strong. i have to add bigger and longer all thread to the base of the ballhead. also added a screw into the base where the 1/4 all thread mount to to make it strong. after these mod the monopod is very sturdy and should be good for daily use. easy mod do do

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

This really is a great monopod for the money. The ballhead w/ quickrelease plate (all metal) is almost worth the price of the entire outfit. The one thing that gives me pause (and thus the 4 star rating rather than 5) is that the plastic clamps for locking the monopod leg as it extends/retracts seem rather cheap, and bound to fail - but they haven't yet. When/if they do, I'll pick up a Bogen, and use the head from the Smith-Victor. That said, when the clamps are locked down, this monopod is solid.

One more note - there is no reference to additional/replacement quick release plates (neither on B&H nor the S-V website). Will most likely have to take it into the local photo store and try to find something that matches up.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

It is light and strong. Works well with my cannon 70-200 f4.0 with collar, which is why i bought it.Great for sports and wildlife photos.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

When I bought this, there were no reviews, so I took a chance. I've been very happy so far, and would recommend this monopod. I use this for my Nikon D90/Sigma 70-200f2.8 combo. It's plenty sturdy, the ball head locks tight, and the quick release plate has a safety lever that prevents accidental releases. It's tall enough to hold the camera at eye level with extension to spare for a 5'10'' person like me. It folds up small enough to strap on the side of a backpack camera bag. I like the clip locks on the legs vs. screw locks. I have to pull the legs out to extend them now, but hopefully they'll loosen up with use.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

I was looking for a monopod that was sturdy, had a ball head, yet was inexpensive. The MP100 is very solid and the ball head is good quality. My main use is in the stands at various programs/sports for my children, supplying support but not taking up significant space.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

i had to replace the first one they sent me. the heads screw was broken, so i could not use it. the second one they sent me works perfectly fine, just like it is suppose to.

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

Searching around for best bang for the buck in a monopod, and found the Smith-Victor MP100 that comes with its own detachable ball head, and adaptor screw to fit other accessories (like a SLR-Zoom Gorillapod). use it all the time at my children's sports games. Very easy to adjust. Is very sturdy, and the included ball head easily supports my 50D with a 70-300 zoom lens. My only reason for the 4 stars is because the clip for the ball head is proprietary, but you can purchase extra ones from Smith-Victor for 12$ + shipping. Now I have one on my Canon video camera, and my SLR

Comments about Smith-Victor MP100 Aluminum Monopod:

I use this monopod for my video camcorder. I have the Canon XH-A1s, and this pod is sturdy enough to hold my camera with the shotgun mic, and on-camera light. It can compress pretty small for low shots or for storage purposes... But the great thing is that it can extend to a decent enough height... Being that I'm 6'3".