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Velbon RUP-40 4-Section Monopod |  | Brand: SunPak
Category: Photography
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Rating:  7 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 22.7 x 3.2 x 2
MPN: RUP-40
Model: RUP-40
UPC: 017915805408
EAN: 0017915805408
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| Features:
| • | 4-section monopod for supporting camera or other handheld device | | • | Easy-to-carry frame is ideal for sports, nature, or travel photography | | • | Foam hand grip and wrist strap; fixed head with cork pad | | • | Rubber foot adds stability on slick surfaces; sleek black finish | | • | Adjusts from 19.1 to 62.3 inches; weighs 0.79 pounds |
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Product Description
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 Great Value for the Price - sturdy, dependable December 17, 2009
A. J.
I've used mine to hold flashes and flash umbrellas - it works great. Easy to use, durable, with a soft comfort grip on top and folds up small and compact for storage/transportation. I took mine on trips to Ireland and Australia and it performed as expected at each trip. It also held a 5D with an 85mm 1.2 lens without flinching. And when I didn't use it, it made a great walking stick for long hikes between picture-taking.
Highly recommended.
Solid October 24, 2008
IndianaWes (Munster, IN USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Solid construction, small, light and good price. The only gripe I have is that it does not have a shoulder strap.
 Good for the money. October 8, 2008
B. Gao (San Bruno, CA USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Does it's job and good the money. It could be a little shorter for easier carrying. Overall, still very good.
Great value for everyday photographer. October 8, 2008
R. Nowak
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
You can spend a lot of money on a carbon fiber monopod but this aluminum built Velbon RUP-40 is light, sturdy, and fulfills most of my needs. I use it for my Canon 30D with a 300mm telephoto lens and it works great. Most importantly, it opens up to 62.3" which is long enough for a tall person (up to 6ft.) yet when folded at 19.1" it fits easily in most backpacks.
Good price... April 24, 2007
B. Valentine (Seattle, WA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Monopods will not replace a tri-pod, but they come in handy for when you need more stabilization than just holding the camera by hand. It does take a little practice as you can still wobble or sway with them.
This monopod is less than 1 lb, so it's great for packing around.
Very durable and easy to adjust. It has a screw on the top to screw it into the camera or a quick release plate.
Even though I have not used it this way, with the soft hand grip, it could double as a walking stick and given the durability, I am sure it would hold up just fine. If nothing else, you can use it to fend off those pesky actors when they are trying to shove your camera down your throat and as a bonus, perhaps Jerry Bruckheimer will catch you in the act and cast you as an extra in a sword fighting scene in Pirates IV!
I found it to be a great product (if used for what it is designed for) and sold at a good price.
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