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Designed for the keen enthusiast, all models in this range offer a great stability. This monopod is ideal for use with the increasing range of digital cameras offering video recording.
3 Section collapsible
Mono Pod / Walking Stick
Anti-Shock system
Compass inset into handle
Standard & Alpine ferrules
Wrist strap
Ergonomic handle
Adjustable tilt handle
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
As with the one reviewed by someone else, the compass did not work on my pole either, hence 4 rather than 5 stars.
Even so, the pole is very good value for money. It is an effective walking pole, being light, having good suspension - which can be turned off - and seemingly well made.
It is not a bad monopod either. Used this way,I suspect it would work very well with one of the new 'travelzoom' compacts and would, therefore, be very useful to someone wanting to record a distant view from the peak just conquered with a the long end of the zoom. I gave it a much tougher test because I used it with my Panasonic L10 SLR body (fairly compact and lightweight as digital SLRs go), its very solid Leica 14-55 mm image stabilised standard zoom and appreciably lighter Sigma 55-200mm non-image stabilised telephoto zoom. It says quite a lot for the Cammlink that I got some sharp pictures using the long end of the telephoto zoom at 250th of a second i.e. about a stop advantage over what I would be confident hand holding it at. (Due to the smaller than average 4/3 system sensor fitted to the Panasonic, the range of this lens is 110-400mm in 35mm speak.) With the standard zoom, the gain is much the same, not greater perhaps because the centre of gravity of the camera/lens combination is further forward.
Putting this in context then, the Cammlink can be guaranteed to give one an extra stop advantage over hand-holding. My much heavier and four times as expensive Manfrotto monopod will give me an extra 2-3 stops and take heavier camera/lens commbinations, but its a pretty lousy walking pole.
Even so, the pole is very good value for money. It is an effective walking pole, being light, having good suspension - which can be turned off - and seemingly well made.
It is not a bad monopod either. Used this way,I suspect it would work very well with one of the new 'travelzoom' compacts and would, therefore, be very useful to someone wanting to record a distant view from the peak just conquered with a the long end of the zoom. I gave it a much tougher test because I used it with my Panasonic L10 SLR body (fairly compact and lightweight as digital SLRs go), its very solid Leica 14-55 mm image stabilised standard zoom and appreciably lighter Sigma 55-200mm non-image stabilised telephoto zoom. It says quite a lot for the Cammlink that I got some sharp pictures using the long end of the telephoto zoom at 250th of a second i.e. about a stop advantage over what I would be confident hand holding it at. (Due to the smaller than average 4/3 system sensor fitted to the Panasonic, the range of this lens is 110-400mm in 35mm speak.) With the standard zoom, the gain is much the same, not greater perhaps because the centre of gravity of the camera/lens combination is further forward.
Putting this in context then, the Cammlink can be guaranteed to give one an extra stop advantage over hand-holding. My much heavier and four times as expensive Manfrotto monopod will give me an extra 2-3 stops and take heavier camera/lens commbinations, but its a pretty lousy walking pole.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
The "compass" never points anywhere near north; the locking mechanisms on both the upper and lower sections are nowhere near strong enough and keep coming unlocked just when you don't want them to; and the flimsy plastic head broke off after 3 days moderate use in the hills. Rubbish product, obviously not intended for serious users. Avoid avoid avoid.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I've used this on 2 hill walks so far and am very happy with it.
This is a hillwalking stick first, Monopod second. As a hillwalking stick, it is sturdy enough. It was well able to take all my 13 stone weight when i leaned on it coming down off a hill. The T-shaped handle is VERY comfortable. I agree with others that the compass is useless and doesn't work. Use a real compass for your bearings. But I think it's purpose here is to protect the screw for the camera. If you drop the stick on some rocks you could damage the screw threads.
I haven't used the stick to hold my camera yet, but i have used it to to hold my 21 zoom monocular. The monocular is very hard to hold steady. When i use it on the stick it's rock steady. VERY HAPPY about this. I can't extend the stick up to my eye level (I'm 6' 4" anyway!!!) but, god knows, when you are out for a hill walk there are plenty of rocks or lumps of bog to prop the stick up on. I have added a small rubber washer to the screw. Without it i cannot twist the lens to focus the monocular. It also allows me to twist the monocular around to a more comfortable position. I imagine it would help with camera position too.
RE- can't tighten pole problem. I've come across this before. It happens when you are trying to adjust the height of the stick. You loosen the mechanism too much and it won't tighten again. If you remove a section of the pole you will find a small nut on top of it, on other models it's a screw. If you tighten this a little bit (maybe half a turn) and re-insert it, it should tighten up now. Play around with it to get it right.
Over all I'm very happy with it. It was delivered promptly at a good price. Top marks from me.
This is a hillwalking stick first, Monopod second. As a hillwalking stick, it is sturdy enough. It was well able to take all my 13 stone weight when i leaned on it coming down off a hill. The T-shaped handle is VERY comfortable. I agree with others that the compass is useless and doesn't work. Use a real compass for your bearings. But I think it's purpose here is to protect the screw for the camera. If you drop the stick on some rocks you could damage the screw threads.
I haven't used the stick to hold my camera yet, but i have used it to to hold my 21 zoom monocular. The monocular is very hard to hold steady. When i use it on the stick it's rock steady. VERY HAPPY about this. I can't extend the stick up to my eye level (I'm 6' 4" anyway!!!) but, god knows, when you are out for a hill walk there are plenty of rocks or lumps of bog to prop the stick up on. I have added a small rubber washer to the screw. Without it i cannot twist the lens to focus the monocular. It also allows me to twist the monocular around to a more comfortable position. I imagine it would help with camera position too.
RE- can't tighten pole problem. I've come across this before. It happens when you are trying to adjust the height of the stick. You loosen the mechanism too much and it won't tighten again. If you remove a section of the pole you will find a small nut on top of it, on other models it's a screw. If you tighten this a little bit (maybe half a turn) and re-insert it, it should tighten up now. Play around with it to get it right.
Over all I'm very happy with it. It was delivered promptly at a good price. Top marks from me.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
a stroll at any price
This is a great little walking ,hiking stick.Compact and robust ,strong and sturdy on all types of ground,I would recommend this to anyone who goes walking. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A S MITCHELL
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Packing, delivery, product and price are very good and the stick is of good quality , either as a mono pod or walking 'pole' . Read more
Published 3 months ago by T H
A gem for the money
Camlink CMP1 Walking Stick/Monopod
Good product for the money. A more expensive version, or a better made version is not available. I use a stick to walk, I am disabled. Read more
Good product for the money. A more expensive version, or a better made version is not available. I use a stick to walk, I am disabled. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Kenneth W. Banyard
Walking stick mono-pod
I searched on the net and found Curreys sold this for over £25. I then search amazon and found a photo shop in Oxford selling it delivered for under £10. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Stuart
Every photographer should have one.
This item far exceeds my expectations. The adjustable height means it is easily stored at its shortest or can act as a traditional walking stick if lengthened or more like a staff... Read more
Published 6 months ago by awesome
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This walking stick is great for quick opportunistic photographs attaches to all cameras and video recorder easily and especially good on windy coastal paths
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Me Jones
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Seems good quality, big enough to use as a walking stick or trekking pole but small enough to hang on your backpack and will break down small enough to go in your suitcase. Read more
Published 7 months ago by P. R. Rix
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Rather disappointed. The camera mount will not pivot until it is in line with the upright part of the walking stick. Read more
Published 9 months ago by DLW
Lets be honest!
So, I am 5'8" tall and 16 stone, I have arthritus, a dodgy left leg and a good dash of MS thrown in, I should use my wheelchair or mobility scooter more than I do, but it's too... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Chris Flegg
7 day shop does it again
My experiences with 7 day shop have shown them to be totally reliable, supplying goods that are prompt on arrival, well packed, exactly as described and keenly priced. Read more
Published 14 months ago by H. Goldsack
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