Canon 100 Monopod

A very useful tool! I use it mostly for bird and wildlife photography, since the light weight, ball head, and camera/lens support really help increase my number of “keeper” shots. Combined with an Image Stabilizer tele lens – you’ve got yourself a powerful combo.

In order to obtain maximum effectiveness, I recommend to not point the monopod straight down – but instead angle it forward and spread your legs out slightly. You’ll notice that your two legs and the monopod’s foot create a “tripod”. The most stability is gained in this position.

I really don’t have any major complaints about this monopod, it performs quite satisfactorily.

The Canon monopod 100 might be the right choice for people who:

• Are planning to use it for fast-paced action, and won’t be staying still for long periods of time. (e.g. soccer, football, wildlife).
• Are travel photographers, and want to minimize weight and bulk.
• Have a long focal-length lens. (A monopod is a perfect match for these).
• Want to improve image sharpness by minimizing “camera-shake”.

The Canon monopod 100 is NOT the right choice for people who:

• Shoot mostly in calm, controlled situations. (e.g. studio portraiture).
• Want to do extreme low-level macros. (This monopod is not really intended for such, and is clumsy to operate if you try to).
• Want landscape shots with level horizons. (A ball head isn't great at avoiding this).
• Have twitches, stress, or are overly nervous.

• FREE. (Or at an inexpensive price).
• Lightweight.
• Compact & portable.
• Easy to use.
• Durable.
• When fully extended, the height is amazing!
• Used properly, this monopod does an excellent job of avoiding "camera-shake".
• Great for wildlife photography with a telephoto-prime/telephoto-zoom lens.
• Can replace an IS/VR/VC/OS/MEGA O.I.S. lens.

• Leg clamps can be slightly stiff to operate at times.
• Base plate may occasionally loosen from the camera.
• Not nearly as sturdy as even the flimsiest of tripods.

• Velbon CX-540 tripod.
• No-brand mini-tripod.
• Macro-specialized tripod with 90-degree swiveling center column.

• Haven’t contacted Canon or NYIP about this product.