Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg)

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I am using this monopod with a full-sized body and a 100-400 zoom lens and have had no difficulties with it "sinking" due to the weight. I appreciate its compact size and light weight, but Mr.O's review is correct: The neoprene stinks!

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I used this monopod with my camcorder to get good videos of the Panama Canal, which I visited recently on a cruise. Although not perfect, it enabled me to get wonderful and memorable videos of the canal which I am thankful for.
The monopod was very compact and easy to set up and use with my camcorder.

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I use this for wedding photography and it was more than I expected!! Ultra easy handling, steady suport and lightweight..

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I bought this item for my Canon 100-400mm. It very useful when in a windy area to help stabilize the heavy lens while photographing trains. The quick release snaps is also a great feature when in a rush to set up for a grab shot. All around great price and well built!!

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

Seems to be a fairly well made device for its price. The leg locks snap into place quickly and hold firmly. The included tool kit is an excellent idea to make sure that all the mechanical parts will remain sturdy after repeated use. I have used it with a long telephoto lens (400 mm on a film camera, 1/250 sec) and it significantly improves sharpness compared to hand-holding.

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I would say this thing could hold well over 12 lbs. I wanted something that could support a fair amount of weight if I was using it as a walking stick, but could also steady my < 1 lb camcorder for better video. I think this device is designed to hold a 12 lb camcorder. It's large enough and heavy enough i'll probably never use it as a walking stick. Also, the mount seems to catch on the camcorder when screwing the camcorder to the monopod. nothing major but annoying. I haven't used it with a still camera. I'll keep looking for a good walking stick that has a camera mount. It would be markedly better to use this than hauling around a tripod though.

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I use the pod as a support when taking spherical images with a fisheye, and also for tele and low light use. It is tall, light and strong, with good extension locks.
The foam padding on the handle, however, has a dreadful stench. You must immediately cut it off and discard it, and the included carry bag as well--it simply will not air out! I am sewing some suede leather padding on to mine, after cleaning the grip area with alcohol.

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

Used this to support my AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED during a wedding ceremony. I don't know what I would have done with out it. I was worried that other reviews said it was flimsy. I don't know that it would support other lenses for sports, etc that are super heavy. But this was great. I will be using it over and over again. It is very durable. My brother has one that was more expensive and they both seem exactly the same. Don't let some of the reviews fool you when it says that these are flimsy.

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I use this mono for my telephoto lenses and/or low light. I've only used it one time so far but it screws onto the camera and keeps it steady. 'nuf said. That's what I bought it for.
It may not be what you need if you use the large fixed focal lenses but it's okay for the small lenses that I use.

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

This Monopod works great with my Canon XH-A1s. It's surprisingly heavy-duty for the price and weight. I know it's not the intended use, but I often use the monopod as a sort of boom-pole to get interesting shots.

I did have a little trouble getting the foot to adjust from metal spike to rubber foot. But, that's probably just operator error.

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I use this for wedding photography and it was more than I expected!! Ultra easy handling, steady suport and lightweight.. I use on a nikon camera, and it represent more easy handling than a regular tripod..It has great height and feels good working with it.It is made on china, [...]

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

This is a mechanically sound monopod. But, the neoprene grip and even the case is so nasty smelling I can't keep it in the house. I keep it in the car trunk. If you had shirt pocket stuffed with mothballs, it is that strong. Cheap grip material.

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I like that it's light and sturdy. Top needs a swivel, maybe like a ball-in-socket. You have to tilt to whole pole in order to shoot downward and you have it extended all the way.

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

well over my anticipation

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

The TrekkerPro Monopod is a great tool. I use it for my Sony VHR-Z7U Video cam and it works great for videoing wedding receptions. It is light but sturdy--easy to maneuver in a crowd. I recommend it.

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

Nice mononpod for the money. Why spend extra for a stick? This item is steady, has a nice grip, nice extension, and is durable!

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I recently purchased a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS EF II USM LENS that weighs about 9 pounds. The TrekkerPro Monopod is the perfect accessory for this lens. The TrekkerPro Monopod is well built and easy to use and can easily support the weight of the Canon lens. Great Buy!

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Good Quality
Light weight
Easy to use
I went for this because the price was right and it was longer than other monopods

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I had long since lost my old monopod and did not want to spend a whole lot to replace it because of how seldomly I am likely to use it. I have found myself using this one more frequently.

It is light, solid, easy to open and close. Works well with the quick release that I use for verticals. I am happy that I did not buy one of the $100+ ones.

Comments about Davis & Sanford TrekkerPro Professional Monopod - Supports 12 lbs (5.4kg):

I got this for my Kiev-60 since it has a 3/8" thread as well as the 1/4". The Kiev-60 is about 5lbs when all is said and done and since it doesn't have image stabilization, this monopod was a good solution. It's quite light, but just a bit bulky. I'm looking for a bag where it can attach to with a low profile. I also wish it had a swivel head or something similar, but for the stability for the price, I think I can do without. Overall, very nice.