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 images and video.
Suitable 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 images and video if you’re utilizing digicam gear not exceeding 1Kg (2.20 lbs). It could symbolize a compromise when it comes to what it may be used for, however the truth that a single tripod/monopod, with a weight of solely 800 g (1.76 lbs.), will be actually tall but additionally work as a compact desk stand, justifies checking if it matches in your workflow.
The VELBON Pole Pod EX is just not 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 “old models” proceed to be viable options for right now’s cameras. Designed for clean 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 desire a mild and steady tripod both when taking pictures or filming.
An answer for tabletop video
The monopod is simple to hold, will be adjusted shortly and is right when working in tight areas, even in the course of a crowd, because the video printed 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 prime, 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 good to hold in lots of conditions.
The tripod a part of the VELBON Pole Pod EX justifies shopping for the package, particularly in the event you shoot numerous tabletop images or video and wish to have an answer that additionally covers different sort of conditions. In the tip, the product can be utilized for tabletop images or video, as an everyday tripod that extends to 187cm (simply keep in mind to not go away it alone…) and as a monopod.
The tripod is made of sturdy aluminium and has flip-lock locks that makes it fast to lock and unlock and regulate 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 obtainable from Amazon and some shops for a worth round $60 (and a bit extra in the event you discover it in Europe). Not dangerous for an eight-year-old tripod…
