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(More customer reviews)I've been searching for a monopod for the past year and finally found one that I intend to keep. I tried out a Manfrotto 680B and it was too heavy. Then a few Gitzo pods, but I always felt they were just too expensive for what it was - which is odd because I own and love my Gitzo tripod. I guess I just feel that a monopod should be no frills/gimmicks and simple enough that it shouldn't cost too much. When researching on Amazon, I was really worried because this carbon pod was less than most aluminum pods, but decided it was inexpensive enough that it was worth the risk. I'm glad I decided to try it out.
The criteria for a monopod was simple - high quality at a low price. My initial impression (after using it for a few days) is that it really hit the mark.
Pros:
-lightweight
-carbon legs are constructed well
-solid twist locks that keep the sections in place
-handles vibration fairly well
-foam handle feels nice
-comes with a cloth zip up case
Cons:
-buckle on strap seems questionable
While I'm sure there are many monopods that are of greater build quality than the CFM300, they also cost 10 times more. I haven't had enough time shooting with this pod, but based on what I've experienced so far, I feel it'll last for as long as I need it to. I will be updating this review as I continue to use this item.
Get one, you won't be disappointed.
Click Here to see more reviews about: Opteka CFM300 68" 5 Section 8x Carbon Fiber Monopod (Heavy Duty)
Opteka carbon fiber monopods are significantly lighter than standard aluminum models without compromising performance. Its 8x technology features eight layers of carbondesigned to provide maximum strength and stability while keeping the monopod's weight to a minimum. These are the perfect camera support for hiking and travel.The CFM300 features both a 1/4" and 3/8" threaded mount to accommodate any camera or head.
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