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Velbon UP-400 DX
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Anyone who has ever filmed their children in a school show knows the arm ache associated with hand holding a camcorder for what seems like hours. Even with a reasonable image stabilisation system and a gymnasium-toned upper body, the images tend to become wobbly after the first 30 minutes. Worse still, the view from the middle row of the hall is often obscured by taller parents sitting in front.
To overcome these problems, I have always used a monopod to keep my camcorder steady and allow it to film around 12" above my head. I originally used a Velbon monopod which I bought for use with a Super 8 cine camera in 1978 but the locking mechanism failed last year after only 31 years of use, so I decided to buy a new monopod. I thought I would stick with Velbon, given the length of service from the previous model! This is very much a budget model but it is well built and should last a long time. It is light to carry and comes with a shoulder strap. A perfect companion for my flash memory camcorder and my model came in a very smart black.
The leg locking mechanism is far better than my previous Velbon monopod, clipping nicely without risk of finger trapping. The quick release platform fits well and has an index pin that corresponds perfectly with the hole on my Sony HDR-CX105E camcorder. It is very useful to be able to tilt the head to an appropriate angle so that the monopod is kept vertical at all times and this is made easier with a fluid-style mechanism with adjustable locking screw. I found I could keep my camcorder extremely steady by holding the monopod with the left hand and the pan/tilt handle with my right hand. Ideally, I would have liked to have used a remote switch for stopping/starting and zooming in/out clipped onto the pan-handle such as the Sony RMAV2.
So, a definite recommendation for any situation where it is impractical to use a tripod and you want to achieve professional quality results.
To overcome these problems, I have always used a monopod to keep my camcorder steady and allow it to film around 12" above my head. I originally used a Velbon monopod which I bought for use with a Super 8 cine camera in 1978 but the locking mechanism failed last year after only 31 years of use, so I decided to buy a new monopod. I thought I would stick with Velbon, given the length of service from the previous model! This is very much a budget model but it is well built and should last a long time. It is light to carry and comes with a shoulder strap. A perfect companion for my flash memory camcorder and my model came in a very smart black.
The leg locking mechanism is far better than my previous Velbon monopod, clipping nicely without risk of finger trapping. The quick release platform fits well and has an index pin that corresponds perfectly with the hole on my Sony HDR-CX105E camcorder. It is very useful to be able to tilt the head to an appropriate angle so that the monopod is kept vertical at all times and this is made easier with a fluid-style mechanism with adjustable locking screw. I found I could keep my camcorder extremely steady by holding the monopod with the left hand and the pan/tilt handle with my right hand. Ideally, I would have liked to have used a remote switch for stopping/starting and zooming in/out clipped onto the pan-handle such as the Sony RMAV2.
So, a definite recommendation for any situation where it is impractical to use a tripod and you want to achieve professional quality results.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
This item is well made and sturdy.Good points are the swivel head and excellent
quick release shoe for connecting the camera. Good value
quick release shoe for connecting the camera. Good value
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The monopod is excellent value, easy to use and certainly has helped me to improve the image quality of my pics, particularly when used outdoors.
It is much easier to carry and quicker to get into use than a tripod, although obviously not a full replacement for the tripod.
Delivery was fast and the product was well packed.
It is much easier to carry and quicker to get into use than a tripod, although obviously not a full replacement for the tripod.
Delivery was fast and the product was well packed.
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