Camlink CMP1 Walking Stick Monopod Camera Camcorder Sinbgle Leg Stand

So, I am 5'8" tall and 16 stone, I have arthritus, a dodgy left leg and a good dash of MS thrown in, I should use my wheelchair or mobility scooter more than I do, but it's too much hassle so I try to avoid using them as much as I can. The hospital give me crutches but I prefer a walking stick even though they are obviously not as safe. So bearing all this in mind it is fair to say I abuse walking sticks and use them pretty much to destruction. I like the built in spring which models such as this have as it does help soften the constant jarring to my shoulder. The continually adjustable height makes it easy to get the height perfect for my size. I usually pay twice as much as this one cost, and have to replace them every six months or so when the spring rattles, the tip is worn out and basically they have had enough! So I have experienced enough walking sticks to feel qualified to make an informed product reveiw. This stick is as good and sturdy as any other, the locking mechanism on my unit works perfectly requiring little effort to lock it securely enough to take my weight. The spring action is also good and requires a good twist to enable/disable the action. As for the camera mount, it is adequate for a DSLR, and lets face it, anyone seriously into photography would be more inclined to buy a proper monopod rather than a walking stick. Similarly, the compass really is only there to protect the camera threads, and surely no-one would set out on a hike relying solely on this little compass for their navigation, they would have a proper compass or at least a Sat nav. So, all in all, I have to say this is a well made product. I like it and more so since it is so cheap, so I would advise anyone thinking about buying one to go for this model. The delivery was next day in my case so even the seller gets my full marks.

I've used this on 2 hill walks so far and am very happy with it. This is a hillwalking stick first, Monopod second. As a hillwalking stick, it is sturdy enough. It was well able to take all my 13 stone weight when i leaned on it coming down off a hill. The T-shaped handle is VERY comfortable. I agree with others that the compass is useless and doesn't work. Use a real compass for your bearings. But I think it's purpose here is to protect the screw for the camera. If you drop the stick on some rocks you could damage the screw threads. I haven't used the stick to hold my camera yet, but i have used it to to hold my 21 zoom monocular. The monocular is very hard to hold steady. When i use it on the stick it's rock steady. VERY HAPPY about this. I can't extend the stick up to my eye level (I'm 6' 4" anyway!!!) but, god knows, when you are out for a hill walk there are plenty of rocks or lumps of bog to prop the stick up on. I have added a small rubber washer to the screw. Without it i cannot twist the lens to focus the monocular. It also allows me to twist the monocular around to a more comfortable position. I imagine it would help with camera position too. RE- can't tighten pole problem. I've come across this before. It happens when you are trying to adjust the height of the stick. You loosen the mechanism too much and it won't tighten again. If you remove a section of the pole you will find a small nut on top of it, on other models it's a screw. If you tighten this a little bit (maybe half a turn) and re-insert it, it should tighten up now. Play around with it to get it right. Over all I'm very happy with it. It was delivered promptly at a good price. Top marks from me.

Handy little item but not strong enough to take a slr camera and telephoto lens feels a bit week, but for the price and use with a compact camera it is ok and a handy walking stick I will have my use out of it . Thank,s Frank

Been trying this out this week and it's a good compromise from the bulkier tripods. Feels very solid for walking out and handy for my camera and camcorder. Although the little card attached to the stick states '120cms', there are measurement markers on it up to 135cms but it will stretch to 140cms up to middle of `Stop' marks. With camera on top it is a bit higher. Maybe `M. Yates' didn't open bottom section. My compass works okay but it is of no importance to me. A notch on top lets you drop camera 90deg from horizontal to vertical view. I swithered over this and am very glad I bought it. Highly recommended. I was still using this up until Feb 2013. Coming back from holiday it was inside my soft luggage and it was banged about and broke at the handle. The bit that the camera/camcorder screws into got broken. So protect it in your suitcase with something solid. Definitely buying another.

A nice sprung walking stick. Remove the compass and you have a expose the screw that attaches your camera to the stick so that you can use it as a monopod. The attachment provided can be moved through 90dg and is tight so could be useful, but there is no method to tighten up. You could buy a small ball head and mount this would give a long term solution. I haven't done that yet, but I have added a quick release plate so that I can add and remove a camera quickly. I have used this in monopod mode with a Nikon Df plus Nikon 24-125mm VR lens. The combination is heavy, but in conjunction with VR operating, I have had some could results taking night shots. The stick rubber fule covering a ground spike. So you can unscrew the fule and use the monopod on soft ground or use it with the cover for hard ground. It's a good walking stick / casual use Monopod. If your need is for a heavy duty monopod this isn't for you, but if you want a cheap walking stick / occasional camera support then this is a good option.

well pleased

The stick arrived promptly, and looked brand new in new packaging. Unfortunately one of the 'locks' which was supposed to fix the stick at a certain length did not work at all, allowing the stick to slide up and down freely. Useless as a walking stick. It took 10 seconds to discover the fault, so I assume the factory does not devote 10 seconds to quality control. Pure chance whether it works or not. Amazon provided a near-instant refund, so no problems with them.

Camlink CMP1 Walking Stick Monopod Camera Camcorder Sinbgle Leg Stand Liked the look if this walking/trekking aid on Amazon. When I received it, it was clear that it is all I expected it to be. I suffer from pulmonary disease COPD, and need support every now and again when walking. This product, is robust, sturdy, good looking and perfectly functional. I weigh more than is good for me, and therefore would pose a challenge to a less robust product. Am I satisfied? Yes I am.

Das Teil ist erstaunlich gut verarbeitet. Zwar ist die Schlaufenbefestigung schon abgefallen, doch der Rest ist in Ordnung. Bei dem Preis kann man nicht meckern. Ich benutze das Stativ fast täglich. Eine schwere DSLR würde den Stock aber überfordern.

Todo conforme ó acordado, tempo de entrega axustado ás indicacións, o producto cumple as espectativas esperadas. Moi satisfeito coa calidade e o prezo.

Der Stock ist einwandfrei als Wanderstock zu gebrauchen. Allerdings nicht als "richtiges Einbeinstativ"! Deshalb, weil das Stativgewinde nicht durch eine Konterschraube mit der Kamera verbunden werden kann. Konstruktionsfehler? Man könnte zwar das Gewinde so weit in die Kamera reindrehen bis nichts mehr geht,- aber in welche Richtung "Schaut" dann die Kamera??? Bei Vertikalaufnahmen wirds komisch.. Ganz zu schweigen davon dass es umständlich ist die Kamera zu befestigen, weil man ja nicht die Kamera bis zum durchbrechen der Bodenplatte auf den Stock drehen will(oder umgekehrt..). Dem würde noch ein im Zubehör erhaltbarer Kugelkopf Abhilfe schaffen, aber dann bin schnell beim doppelten Preis angelangt. Fazit: Guter verstellbarer und erstaunlich stabiler Wanderstock welcher aber nicht als "richtiges" Einbeinstatif zu gebrauchen ist. Aber für knapp 15Euro kann man damit leben,- auch wenn das Ziel klar verfehlt ist :-(

Esperaba ,por su peso,mas robustez,se dobla con facilidad al subir por las montañas rocosas. El transporte me izo perder tres dias de las cuales dos mañanas no pude salir de casa esperando al repartidos de MRV.

Sería mejor que en vez de la rosca directa a la cámara llevase una pastilla para que fuese más rápido de montar. Por lo demás bien.