most popular camera monopods
I've been wondering what are the most popular camera monopods. I did some research and found some surprising results.
I would have guessed that one of the most affordable monopods, like the Dolica WT1003 pictured above, would be the biggest seller on amazon. One of the first places I go when researching camera accessories is to Amazon.
A healthy 93% of buyers rated the Dolica a 4 or 5 and its' only about a $20 monopod. You can read the reviews of the Dolica Monopod on Amazon.
What surprised me was the explosion in sales of camera monopods for taking "selfies" and shooting video with small cameras like the GoPro.
The popularity of taking selfies is growing with teens, adults and celebrities. It's narcissism at its finest. There has been a huge upsurge in sales of monopods that are specifically designed and sold for taking selfies. Monopods for taking selfies are very valuable when the selfie is a group photo.
monopods for selfies buying tips
These selfie monopods need a remote button to trigger the shutter or start the shooting the video and there are many different designs.
So many, in fact, that it is difficult to label any of them as the most popular camera monopods.
There are three issues to be aware of before you buy one of these types of monopods:
1. Make sure it is short enough when contracted. Some designs don't have enough sections to retract to a convenieint length.
2. Make sure the remote trigger matches the camera you are using.
3. Get one that is strong enough to hold the weight of your camera at full extension.
higher priced and most popular camera monopods
Usually the highest priced monopods are going to made of highest quality materials and have the most desirable features. Sometimes you can find somewhat higher priced monopods that get great ratings.
The Sirui carbon fiber monopod, shown in the picture above, has had 96% of its buyers give it a 4 or 5 star rating. Having 6 sections keeps its folded length very short at 15 inches but has the ability to extend to 60 inches.
Read the reviews on the SIRUI Carbon Fiber Monopod on Amazon
why even use a camera monopod?
1. Monopods make shooting a selfie much easier
2. Shooting in a crowd makes it just about impossible to use a tripod
3. Monopods are light and easy to carry.
4. The are a good compromise between shooting with no camera support and the bulk and heft of using a tripod.
Have a blast shooting photos and videos!
Bruce
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