Quik Pod Quick Pod DSLR Extendable Boom-Style Handheld Monopod
The Quick Pod DSLR Boom-Style Handheld Monopod is a handheld boom-style camera mounting pole that lets you properly frame and photograph yourself with your friends and family, without having to ask strangers for help. Made out of airplane grade aluminum, the DSLR version offers extended range, and can be held out at arms length to a length of over 4 feet. It features a built-in self-image positioning mirror that assure that the camera is aimed in the right direction.
The Quick Pod DSLR is ideal for use with a standard digital SLR camera with standard zoom lens attached, a camcorder, a flash unit, or other accessories. It is also ideal for video bloggers using it to film themselves, or making their own movie clips to post on YouTube etc.
- High quality polycarbonate and aluminum components for strength, durability and portability
- Built-in self-image positioning mirror
- No support surface needed
| Maximum Height | 53" (134.6 cm) |
| Minimum Height | N/A |
| Folded Length | 18" (45.7 cm) |
| Load Capacity | 2 lbs (1 kg) |
| Male Thread Size | 1/4"-20 |
| Weight | 9 oz (250 g) |
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Pros
- Lightweight (8)
- Stable (5)
- Folds away (4)
- Unfolds quickly (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Cheap Plastic components
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife
Comments about Quik Pod Quick Pod DSLR Extendable Boom-Style Handheld Monopod:
Great for a quick and easy set up. Very practical for personal use and professional use. Light weight and compact.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Self shots
Comments about Quik Pod Quick Pod DSLR Extendable Boom-Style Handheld Monopod:
I've owned the cheaper Quik Pod for a couple of years now, and it's been indispensable for covering trade shows where I need to get myself on camera once in a while. Two weeks ago I bought the higher-quality Quik Pod DSLR, and it's a tremendous step up in quality and usability.
Despite its name, the Quik Pod DSLR is good for just about any type of moderately sized camera of camcorder. I mostly use it with a Canon Vixia HV20 camcorder, and the Quik Pod DSLR handles it pretty well.
This aluminum Quik Pod is lightweight and sturdy, and extends to a length of 53 inches, which is just too long a distance to hold a camera steady while shooting yourself, but it's great for shooting over a crowd or just keeping a camera steady in monopod mode. When you are shooting yourself, the little mirror offers a little bit of help getting yourself in the frame (but not much).
The included accessories are pretty weak and flimsy. The actual mount attachment that screws into your camera's tripod mount point is cheap plastic--I'm skeptical that it'll last long. And there's an included gel pad that's supposed to help cushion your body from the end of the Quick Pod when you're holding it against your torso, but it doesn't come with anything to keep it attached to your body or to the Quick Pod, so it just falls on the ground a lot.
My final criticism is that this model doesn't fold as small as I'd like, so it's always clanking around as it hangs off the back of my gear bag during a shoot. If it could retract a few inches more, it could actually fit inside the backpack.
Overall, this is a good monopod at a great price. A worthy addition to any gear bag.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Missing parts
Best Uses
- Great for GoPro
Comments about Quik Pod Quick Pod DSLR Extendable Boom-Style Handheld Monopod:
I got this monopod the day before leaving on a photo/video shoot. When I took it out of the package I found that the nut that goes on the screw that holds the head into the monopod was missing. I had to scramble and visit 5 different hardware stores before I found a nut that would work. The monopod was essential to filming some underwater stuff with our GoPro cameras. Once I finished the job Quikpod should have finished, the product performed well. Too bad their quality control is lacking.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Quik Pod Quick Pod DSLR Extendable Boom-Style Handheld Monopod:
I would give it 5 stars if it came with an extra quick release for an extra camera. Also if the platform was a bit smaller.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cannot hold full-size SLR
Best Uses
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Quik Pod Quick Pod DSLR Extendable Boom-Style Handheld Monopod:
Lightweight, small enough to carry around everywhere.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cumbersome
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Home
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Quik Pod Quick Pod DSLR Extendable Boom-Style Handheld Monopod:
This product really is a great idea and it does work, but you have to know how to use the timer on your digital camera...that wasn't something I knew how to use before I bought this. Also, it can be difficult to extend and contract, the button you press down to do so needs a little bit of patience..overall, for the price, its a great novelty thing to have in order to take self protraits. The carrying bag is great for traveling.
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Quik Pod Quick Pod DSLR Extendable Boom-Style Handheld Monopod:
althoguh its for a DSLR, I'm not sure about how comfortable I would be with my D700 on the other end of this... specially once you extend more than one part.. Put a GoPro Hero on there and prepare for some serious fun!
Pros
- Solid
Cons
- A little long
Best Uses
- Handheld self-photography
Comments about Quik Pod Quick Pod DSLR Extendable Boom-Style Handheld Monopod:
I had their shorter product, but wasn't able to include as much of the background in the shots that I would like. This version solves that problem. It is a little long when folded, but I am coping by tying it to the outside of my gear bag. Much more solid than its smaller cousin, and rock solid. Great for outdoors use and for heavier equipment (SLR, DV, etc.).
Pros
- Easily Adjusted
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Quik Pod Quick Pod DSLR Extendable Boom-Style Handheld Monopod:
too large for a P&S, i wouldn't trust the Quick Pod DSLR with an EOS5D and a 17-35 zoom after a few try.
it is very well made though, comes with all the accessories and 2 different heads but may be more appropriate for a APS-C DSLR with a kit zoom.
i use it as a light to carry monopod with a 70-200mm f2.8 (w tripod collar), helps a lot when you don't have IS :-)
but not for the intended use as a boom-style handheld for self photography
If you use a P&S, you'll be better served by the smaller model
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