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(More customer reviews)I have been using my TrekPod since January, 2007.
I never hesitate to take it with me on hikes, and I put it to good use as a walking staff.
Although this is not a professional tripod, I am able to obtain extremely sharp images with my Nikon d200 and 18-200 VR lens. This is a rather heavy piece of equipment making aiming and stability with the small TrekPod ball-head a challenge. I have learned approximately where I have to aim to get the aim point exactly centered after the substantial sag that occurs when I let go of the camera.
To obtain very sharp images I attach the optional VersaMount low on the pole. I watch through the viewfinder until any shake stops, approximately 5 seconds, then I initiate my remote timer with a 4 or 5 second delay with my camera in the Mirror-Up mode and VR off on the lens.
Images are usually fine when I manually release the shutter with the camera on the TrekPod; however, I get at least equal results off the TrekPod hand-holding the camera with the VR activated. Usually, I set the timer in the camera for 5 seconds with the camera on top of the TrekPod, and I get acceptably sharp images.
Although it is challenging, I am able to use my TrekPod to create panoramas with the help of Photoshop CS3.
I would not normally use the TrekPod without having the camera strap around my neck, because the TrekPod is not sufficiently stable to trust expensive equipment to. Think of it as a glorified monopod.
If I went out and spent more than a thousand dollars for a professional tripod and head I would have a much more stable and easy to use camera support. But I would probably leave it home like most people do. I do not leave the TrekPod at home.
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TrekPod is the unique combination of a lightweight, height-adjustable walking/hiking staff with a fully integrated tripod for cameras, spotting scopes, binoculars and almost any other tripod mountable device up to 9 pounds (4 kg) such as photo lights, microphones, laser range finders, etc.TrekPod is also a height-adjustable, fully functional monopod, which converts between all three functions in just seconds . The TrekPod incorporates an innovative, quick-release, ball head system called MagMount. MagMount is an industry first magnetic quick-release camera and optical device mounting system. It provides for the instant attachment of almost any camera, spotting scope or other device that uses the industry-standard 1/4" -20 mounting stud. The MagMount is a standard feature of the TrekPod, but it is also available as a separate accessory.Top uses for TrekPod for hiking and photography:
As a walking stick - Offering sturdy support on any terrain, the TrekPod will give you the confidence you need to trail walk, off road trek, and ford streams.
As a support device - With our cork or hardwood palmrest in place you can use the TrekPod as a rest to lean on.
As a monopod - With our industry first MagMount you have a magnetic quick mount and release system. When you unscrew the MagMount from the TrekPod you have an industry standard 1/4"- 20 threaded stud available for device attachment.
As a tripod - In seconds, you can move from monopod to tripod mode. You have the ability to mount any optical device on our system.
Long lens tripod stabilizer - When using a camera with a long lens on a tripod you can use the TrekPod to support the lens.
Digiscoping camera support - For superior stabilization of a camera in digiscoping m
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