Slik E-Z - Pod

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

Use the monopod to shoot sports. easy to adjust. alows you to adjust to horiz and vertical with one hand with a monopod. Lost my first in alaska so i bought a second

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

No minuses so far,[...]The plusess are its light weight, appreciated when load of equipment tends to point tio a mini trailer for the trail bike to get the gear where you need it.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

I did a lot of shopping before buying this product, and was very pleased when it arrived and I pulled it out of the box. The construction is beefy and appears to be good quality. The segment latches secure tightly and don't slip. I wanted a tilt head without buying an expensive ball head, and that is what you get with the E-Z Pod. I had reservations about the spring/slide vertical adjustment, but found it to be REALLY handy. It is a really nice feature. This feature makes it bulkier and longer than some options, but I haven't found it offensively large. It fits nicely on my camera bag. My only hit on the product is the plastic construction, but if you really want agonized aluminum or carbon fiber, you'll have to pay for it. I don't think the plastic will hold up to a lot of abuse, but for everyday photography, its perfect. Great product.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

It is light weight, easy to carry, and easy to open and close. So far, I have found it great for carrying around. Much more user friendly than my tripod.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

Used with Canon 40D w/battery grip & 70-200 2.8 lens. I have used the EZ-Pod for baseball games & love it, the anti-gravity adjustment works great.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

Used w 5D-M2 with 70-200 lens + 1.4x extender using mount ring on lens for sports (softball). Feels rigid and stable, easy to adjust the height, like the quick pop out spring-loaded feature. The mounting boot separates easily so you can dismount the camera from monopod for hand-held shots. I wish it was 3 inches shorter to fit in my beg.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

Great product! Short, compact, lightweight and easily fits into most suitcases. Also due to weight and included sling, will be great for hiking. Very easy to open, setup and use. Very well thought out. Only negative is the foot plate size that attaches to the camera.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

I have used both the Manfroto monopod and the Slik E-Z Pod. The Manfroto unit is heftier and obviously stronger but it is also significantly longer and does not fit well on my backpack. The Slik E-Z Pod is much lighter and fits well on my pack.

I recently used the E-Z Pod for a two hour shoot with my Canon 40D and 70-200 IS Zoom - a heavy combination. The E-Z Pod worked great and I really came to appreciate the spring loaded "fine" adjust for the last 6" of height. It made it very easy to fine tune the length of the pod when I switch from landscape to portrait orientations.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

FIts in my luggage and easy to use on deck where a tripod will not work due to the crowds. Easy to extend and the anti-gravity feature is wonderful.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

I found the E-Z=pod, just that easy and light weight, yet strurdy enough for my slr camera.
it opens quickly and I like the quick release. I bought this to take on my trip,

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

This monopod is perfect for hiking and light traveling (fits nicely in my backpack). It is well-constructed, but lightweight. Very solid, even when extended to full length. Holds my Canon EOS with compact telephoto zoom lens without a problem.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

Seems to be well made and sturdy. Easy to adjust and holds my Canon EOS Rebel without any problems. Have used it to take long exposures in the evening and I have no trouble keeping the camera steady.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

This product offers a a stable support sustem for the camera and lens. It is a wonderful product in this price range and surpassed my expectations.

I've used this to set up and shoot horses, landscapes and people. The adjustments are very easy to manuver and the locking mechanisms work flawlessly.

One thing I would like to see on this product is a swivel head which would add further benefit to this product.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

I've been using this monopod for over 3 years now with no regrets. It is light, easy to pack and a pleasure to use.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

Using this with my Nikon SLR. Perfect height for me. The best feature is the rocker type release and lock switch to adjust the final 6 inches or so of height. Makes it very easy to use and you don't have
to take your eye from the viewfinder to operate it.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

works great with the shorter lenses. But I tend to wobble if I try to use a telephoto lens, unless I can sink it into the sand or snow a bit, or lean against a tree or rock...IT sure beats packing the tripod. I like the darn thing!!! I have even works to fend off unfriendly beasts (DOGS!) IT works great with my binoculars also.. if you are going for a moving target it rotates easily so you can track your subject

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

Great price, well-made, lightweight and easy to use.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

I used this monopod in the Colorado Mountains for 2 weeks. The carrying strap was convenient to carry camera and monopod. the extra few inches boost feature was good for use on hillsides. it was very easy to use and to dismount the camera. It has a good secure fit to hold the camera. the use of it with telephoto lens improved the stability for better pictures.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

I used this in Colorado in the Mountains for 2 weeks. It functioned easily and quickly. the carrying strap was a good support for carrying the camera while hiking. the extra quick elevation was helpful on hillsides. I got better pictures with the support it gave for the large telephoto lens that I used.
I would recommend this to my friends.

Comments about Slik E-Z Pod Monopod - Supports 8.5 lbs (3.9kg):

as a monopod, it's great. I'm 6'1" and I can get camera to eye level. Mount interferes a little with tilt screen pn Nikon P100, but not serious.
Going on a trip in a few weeks and hope to find it useful as a walking stick.