The problem with recommending the un-branded stuff is I don't know what
un-branded brands you have in your area. They all come from the same
Chinese factory, but I don't know what name they're going to put on it
where you live.
The thing that can be said for the high dollar brands is that they're
going to last and if you find one that fits your needs, you'll be using
it long enough to get your money's worth out of it.
So my best recommendation is to shop around and find a sturdy one at a
price you're willing to pay.
From: Bipin Gupta
It is sad to see that most of us recommend the costliest or branded
stuff w/o thinking that a monopod gets taken out maybe once or twice
in a month bymost Amateur Photographers.
The common aluminum monopods are not high tech stuff, so that most
products - branded or un-branded - are good enough.
Yes the Ball Head is High Tech stuff so absolutely no cost cutting here.
I have one, purchased from a good "mom & pop" store for $ 14.99. The
wise old owner told me "not to waste money on those branded stuff, as
they last just as long and do the job just as well"
I put a good German make HAMA Ball Head on it - bought ages ago in
Dubai for $ 28.
Here are the Specs on my good and sturdy $ 14.99 Monopod:
Material: Aluminium collapsible sections
Camera Mount: 3-D quality plastic head with
detachable Plate
Loading Capacity: 4.5 Kg (10 lbs)
Collapsed length: 62 cm
Extended length: 179 cm
Monopod Weight: 1.2 Kg
No of Sections: 4
Leg Clamps: Quick release lever type
Spirit Level: to aid camera alignment
Feet: adjustable for grass, soil or concrete
Foot Rest: Metal fold out.
Regards. Bipin.
- from that far away enchanting land
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