Sony Multipod - Monopod VCTMP1

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Price: $142.69 $141.33   

Product Feature

• Advanced multipod with 4-ways to configure
• Use as monopod by itself for long record times
• Use with support case for crowded spaces and stability

Product Description

Sony VCT-MP1 Set your Handycam camcorder on an advanced multipod that configures in 4 different ways. Perfect for crowded areas, low angle shooting and long record times. Made of durable aluminum.

Sony Multipod - Monopod VCTMP1 Review

Length:: 9:58 Mins

This multipod is a great, compact way to carry all three (tripod, mono-pod, and mini-pod) all in one, and each very well built. It is very versatile, easily configured and extended. It feels well built, not cheap, but still lightweight, as it weighs 2lb 2oz on my kitchen scale. The light metal, dense spongy grip, and rubber feet feel solid. The extension points easily loosen, extend/collapse, and tighten (as long as you don't over-tighten). The legs easily configure (surprisingly better than I expected) but take care not to step on them. Mount point easily snaps securely into place and releases, and the hand nut to redirect it easily loosens & tightens. I think it is a very nice, versatile tripod. And in mini-pod form it is easily one of the best I had been looking at (as mini-pods tend to be cheaper and not have as many features). The mini-pod is the exact same thing, just with the shaft removed. The mono-pod is the same, just with a single foot and a bit lighter, but you might prefer to just keep the legs on while pushed together.

Within each form, it is is very easily and quickly configurable. The 3 standout features are: (1) The legs are so easy to configure. There is a locking tab that easily clicks into 3 quick positions and the legs easily extend and retract. (2) The height adjusts very easily in 4 collapsing sections to quite a height (eye level for me, I'm 5'10"). (3) The mount on the top easily loosens and tightens to swivel in all directions *and* has a snap-in & release lever to attach/release your camera without having to spin your camera around a nut, just a little tiny platform that releases or snaps in.

But to transition between the 3 forms, you will need to unscrew 2 things and reattach, such as remove the top & bottom (remove the middle shaft) to make a mini-pod, or remove the legs to make a mono-pod, etc. It is very easy to unscrew and reattach (shown in video). The case itself is very versatile and folds several different ways meant to store pieces when not used for each form. But for a true professional who needs to instantly switch forms, it is too much to be unscrewing things. But within each form, it is quickly configurable. However you can almost instantly switch between tripod & mono-pod just by pushing together the legs or pulling back out as they easily configure. But you must take care not to step on these legs, as they are lightweight hallow tubes, which might be a concern of someone running around crowds or stumbling around themselves in a rush. I would think such a professional might choose an unbreakable piece of equipment, and perhaps the 3 pieces separately to suit the needs.

The bag is surprisingly configurable, but is not perfect. It transforms into several different shapes to store pieces and different modes, such as a mono-pod stuff into it supported by your shoulder instead of using the ground, such as to hold the camera high and steady. The snaps and Velcro work well and quickly enough. But it still take two hands to slide the tripod in due to the width and friction of the rubber feet. But it is more about compact design and versatility. The bag is not the highlight, but is a nice touch as opposed to a trivial bag or not having one. The nylon strap detaches if you prefer to attach your own.

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