The VELBON Pole Pod EX is each a tabletop tripod and a tripod/pole/monopod that extends to 187cm and nonetheless matches in tight areas, making it a flexible answer for each pictures and video.
Appropriate for smaller camcorders, small mirrorless system cameras and superior compact cameras, the VELBON Pole Pod EX is ideal whenever you need to have the ability to work quick and journey mild.
The VELBON Pole Pod EX can be utilized as a tabletop tripod or a monopod that extends to 187cm (73.62 inch), making it a flexible answer for each pictures and video in case you are utilizing digicam gear not exceeding 1Kg (2.20 lbs). It might signify a compromise by way of what it may be used for, however the truth that a single tripod/monopod, with a weight of solely 800 g (1.76 lbs.), could be actually tall but in addition work as a compact desk stand, justifies checking if it matches in your workflow.
The VELBON Pole Pod EX isn’t a brand new product, because it was launched almost a decade in the past, as an evolution of the unique Pole Pod, however I couldn’t resist sharing details about it, as a result of, as tripods go, many “outdated fashions” proceed to be viable options for as we speak’s cameras. Designed for easy dealing with, the VELBON Pole Pod EX is appropriate for smaller camcorders, small mirrorless system cameras and superior compact cameras and a viable answer for individuals who need a mild and steady tripod both when capturing or filming.
An answer for tabletop video
The monopod is straightforward to hold, could be adjusted shortly and is good when working in tight areas, even in the midst of a crowd, because the video revealed right here suggests. The Pole Pod EX is a four-section monopod mixed with a two-section tripod that collectively can attain as much as 187 cm. The peak reached suggests it might be a good suggestion to not let the tripod alone, particularly with a digicam on high, however so long as you observe the suggestion, the additional attain – when in comparison with many tripods – makes this a really versatile stand that’s excellent to hold in lots of conditions.
The tripod a part of the VELBON Pole Pod EX justifies shopping for the package, particularly for those who shoot a variety of tabletop pictures or video and wish to have an answer that additionally covers different sort of conditions. Ultimately, the product can be utilized for tabletop pictures or video, as a daily tripod that extends to 187cm (simply keep in mind to not go away it alone…) and as a monopod.
The tripod is made of strong aluminium and has flip-lock locks that makes it fast to lock and unlock and alter the peak. It comes with a quick-release plate QB-32 plate with a 1/4″ screw (used for the monopod in addition to table-top tripod). With a folded size of 710mm (27.95 inch), it’s out there from Amazon and some retailers for a worth round $60 (and a bit extra for those who discover it in Europe). Not unhealthy for an eight-year-old tripod…
