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(More customer reviews)The TrekPod II offers the creativity and performance that no other product has ever come close; it is a world class monopod that can convert into a functional tripod in seconds.
I am a lot disappointed and a little tired of seeing these folks who blame their own faults onto the gear. You have to know your gear; its abilities and limitations. Every design on earth, including us humans, have its limitations. These don't make it good or bad, it just elevates the importance of knowing the operating principles of a design and figuring out how to utilize its strengths to your advantage.
I am a nature photographer with avid interest in wildlife and closeups. I sell my pics to help support this expensive hobby, therefore the quality and sharpness of the images is critical. I have owned and extensively used the TrekPod II and TrekPod for over two years. Never came close to dropping my camera. And I typically use my D80 with the bulky SB-800 on top and the boat anchor SB105 on the front to capture those macros that I love. Most shots I do with this setup are hands-off and are done with a timer or remote control.
There are a few things that one can do to minimize the possibility of a tip over:
1) Always point one leg of the TrekPod II along the axis of the lens. For example, for my D80 & 80-400VR shots, the balance becomes critically important and I always point the lens in the same direction as one of the three legs.
2) Always keep the MagMount and MagAdapter clean of dirt and debris. This is a magnetic material and the dirt that we hike on has a surprising amount of iron in it. So over time, some dirt sticks onto the surfaces. All you have to do is to wipe it clean with a piece of napkin or cloth.
3) Always use the security clip that is provided with your MagMount. This little clip will hold the MagMount and the MagAdapters together.
Bottomline is that the TrekPod series offers unsurpassed performance and robustness in an affordable package. It is up to the individual user to utilize all the provided features to his advantage.
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Trek-Tech TrekPod II Monopod/Tripod/Hiking Staff Multi-Use Tool for Image Stabilization for Digital Camera, Video Recorder or Other Optical DevicesProduct Description: The TrekPod II is Trek-Tech's entry-level combination of a lightweight, height-adjustable monopod and hiking staff with a fully-integrated tripod to function as a truly multi-use tool of all your image stabilization needs with DSLR's, video cameras and other optical devices. It features a polymer palm rest and foam grip along with our patented MagMount system, and industry 1st. The magnetic quick-release mountiing system provides fast mounting and dismounting of your optical devices while the ball head gives you pan, tilt and swivel options. Built of aircraft grade aluminum, this rugged multi-use tool has a lifetime warranty and about a 200 lb. vertical load capacity and weights only 27 oz. For use indoors where traditional tripods are not allowed (zoos and museums) and also outdoors for all your nature/sports, photography or wildlife viewing needs. A great idea made simple!
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