NEEWERExtendable Camera Monopod with Detachable and Foldable Stand Base: Aluminium Alloy, Height of 52-168 cm for Nikon Sony DSLRs; Maximum Load of 5 kg

I use this monopod primarily with a camcorder, but also with mirrorless cameras. I own tripods, but the monopod is a great option when I don’t want to carry a tripod. This monopod is lightweight and small enough to carry around easily. Just the thing for keeping a subject in shot at full zoom, or to keep shots at a consistent height as well as panning.It’s well made and feels solid. It comes with a carry case, a spike and a ferrule which can replace the mini tripod.Well worth the money

Been looking for a mono-pod for ages, and this popped up on prime deals. And couldn't say no so treated myself. Not the lightest of poles but extremely sturdy and very well built in my opinion. There is a few different options for the base support, and the 1/4 inch screw at the top is interchangeable just by turning it upside down to a different size. Only used it a couple of times so far but its rapidly becoming a go to piece of kit for me.

I bought this as a free-standing support that can extend up to eye height for my Ricoh SC2 360 degree camera, and it appears to be a pretty good choice for that - though I have only had it for a day, so this is on first trials. The importance with a 360 degree camera is to minimise the footprint of the stand, because of course it inevitably appears in every picture. Straight out of the box, I must say I was very impressed with the finish - it has a feel of quality and charm about it that makes it a pleasure to see and hold.I think that the description of the product may mislead some people. For a start it is made of aluminium, not carbon fibre - the headline description is incorrect, though the right information is given in the detailed description. My preference was in fact for aluminium because I want the extra weight in order to minimise vibration - this is still lightweight pole though.I think too that there is a risk of confusion in the description about how this device can be used. 360 degree cameras are small and slim and are reasonably stable on this stand on an even floor, indoors. It might be the same for a mobile phone as well, though that would need an adaptor to fit. There is no way anyone should try and free-stand a larger camera on it - the slightest disturbance will cause it to fall, and even if it stays upright, the pole will almost certainly vibrate with the camera weight on top and this will cause camera shake. It should be used only as a monopole for a normal camera and should not leave your grip as long as your camera is attached unless you lay it carefully down on its side. Outdoors, it would be risky to free-stand even a small 360 degree camera or mobile phone in any but the lightest winds.My impression is that it's a compromise as a monopole for general purpose photography - it's light of course and very short when folded, but this comes at the price of rigidity. I prefer lever catches on the sections as well for general purpose work, and find that screw fittings are fiddly, and prone to slip. On a pole with five sections, I find that as I tighten one screw, I'm inadvertently loosening one of the others, and I have to go over them a couple of times after I've extended the pole. All in all though, the niggles are a price worth paying for a reasonably well made, lightweight and compact pole that's going to be a lot easier to pack and carry than a more substantial one. The screw fittings are of course really good for my specific use with 360 degree pictures, because lever catches would definitely appear as odd shapes in the images. As a monopole, it has a choice of two other feet as well as the legs - a rubber ferrule, and a spike - and either of these would be a better choice than the tripod base for most sorts of monopole use. This is a very welcome set of options and it seems easy to swap them over.In summary, I'm pleased with my purchase so far, would recommend it as a stand for small 360 degree cameras and maybe for smartphones, and (accepting it's compromise limitations) as a light monopod for general use. It is important though to look beyond the description and think carefully about whether this meets your particular requirements.

The Neewer Extendable Camera Monopod with Detachable Stand Base is an excellent tool for photographers and videographers alike. The build quality is impressive—sturdy yet lightweight, making it easy to carry and use for extended periods.The extendable design offers great flexibility for capturing shots at different heights, and the detachable, foldable stand base adds stability when needed. It’s compatible with a variety of cameras, and the locking mechanisms are secure and reliable. Whether you’re shooting indoors or outdoors, this monopod is a practical and versatile solution. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their setup!

You have to be very careful with the nut that holds on the top plate on the head as if it's nut comes out as mine did at the beach, you won't be able to attach a camera on top. I really don't like this design especially for £49 I'm surprised the place where the camera goes is so flimsy.

Very well made, sturdy and deffeinatly a big help with taking photos in areas that can't fit a tripod, top quality 10/10

First one I have bought. Very good product and light weight.

As with all Neewer products I've used, this is beautifully engineered. I didn't know monopods came with fold out feet until I saw this. Placing your foot on the feet (!) adds a lot to stability, especially if – like me – you are shooting multi-frame panoramas. I like photographing the interiors of historic buildings: I hope the usual ban on tripods (say in National Trust properties) will not apply to this product. One down side which I suspect applies to most if not all monopods: why on earth make the carry bag a precise fit to the product? Sometimes, always in my case, the monopod is used with a tripod head. This is especially applicable with a monopod with feet. You simply can't fit pod and head in the case. Also, the absence of a shoulder strap is plain silly. It's a serious issue because to buy a big enough and suitable carry bag costs almost as much as the pod itself.