Adorama Podmatic 5 Section Monopod w/Case (no head) Our Version Of The Linhof Monomatic

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★★★★☆
4.3

 

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Pros

  • Compact (29)
  • Lightweight (27)
  • Opens quickly (22)
  • Well built / quality construction (6)
  • Case included (1)
  • Great price (1)
  • Sturdy (1)
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Cons

  • Unstable joints (8)
  • Unstable (4)
  • Weak clamps (4)
  • A bit tricky to close (1)
  • A bit tricky to use (1)
  • Cheap strap (1)
  • Clumsy (1)
  • Difficult to close easily (1)
  • Difficult to open easily (1)
  • Hard to adjust for belt (1)

Best Uses

  • Stabilization (21)
  • Sports photography (10)
  • Long exposures (6)
  • Reducing noise (iso reduction) (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Portraits (2)
  • Camcorder (1)
  • Concerts (1)
  • Point and shoots (1)
  • Removes hand shakes (1)
 
 
 

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Adorama Podmatic 5 Section Monopod w/Case (no head) Our Version Of The Linhof Monomatic

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Model PODMATIC
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Last update: Nov 3, 2009

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★★★★☆
4.0
"Light and Easy"

"I got a Sunpak ball head for this mono-pod. It's a perfect match...." Read Full Review »

Feb 05, 2007 by Mike

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Collapsing Support

"I bought the Podmatic a couple of years ago after reading Herbert Keppler's article about it in Popular Photography & Imaging magazine. At first I thought it was great to have a light, portable way to steady my wildlife shots. Now, it will not hold position if a small DSLR is mounted. It slowing sinks into the sunset. If you need a support that is about 24" tall, it's great. If YOU are over 30 inches tall, get a..." Read Full Review »

Nov 03, 2009 by Nova Scotia John

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Adorama Podmatic 5 Section Monopod w/Case (no head) Our Version Of The Linhof Monomatic Review

Light and Easy

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight
  • Opens Quickly

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Long Exposures
  • Sport Photography
  • Stabilization
 

"I got a Sunpak ball head for this mono-pod.

It's a perfect match. "

Here's the ball head I got to use with the mono-po

Here's the ball head I got to use with the mono-po
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 5 2007
Mike
Central Illinois
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Price: $89.95
 
 

Adorama Podmatic 5 Section Monopod w/Case (no head) Our Version Of The Linhof Monomatic Review

Collapsing Support

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Weak Clamps

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I bought the Podmatic a couple of years ago after reading Herbert Keppler's article about it in Popular Photography & Imaging magazine. At first I thought it was great to have a light, portable way to steady my wildlife shots. Now, it will not hold position if a small DSLR is mounted. It slowing sin …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 3 2009
Nova Scotia John
Midlothian, VA
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Adorama Podmatic 5 Section Monopod w/Case (no head) Our Version Of The Linhof Monomatic Review

Great! If You Know the Trick To Use It!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • A Bit Tricky To Use

    Best Uses

  • Long Exposures
  • Portraits
  • Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
  • Stabilization
  • Travel
 

"Your request for a review came at a particularly opportune time. I purchased the Monopod for my son to use on a trip to Africa in 2002. I have had it since his return, but I had been unable to get it to lock properly-- until yesterday! I was going through some old boxes and found the one for the M …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 26 2007
Bill
Wadsworth, Illinois
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
  • Old Timer
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Adorama Podmatic 5 Section Monopod w/Case (no head) Our Version Of The Linhof Monomatic Review

Compact and Fast

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Opens Quickly

    Cons

  • a bit tricky to close
  • Unstable Joints

    Best Uses

  • Sport Photography
  • Stabilization
 

"This pod seems generally well made with lots of metal parts. It opens instantly to full height. (Getting less than full height takes some fiddling.) Full height is good for me though. It's solid but the joints do not lock tight like a conventional mono so they can wiggle. The solution is to put …"  Read Full Review »

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Sep 8 2006
Picturemaker
Portland
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Price: $89.95
 
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Adorama Podmatic 5 Section Monopod w/Case (no head) Our Version Of The Linhof Monomatic Review

Doesn't Make It!!

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Poor quality construction
  • Unstable

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Got two examples of this "highly rated" monopod, but units both wobbled and appeared to use cheap materials (hand strap is a joke). Wouldn't get this if I were you! "

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Nov 17 2006
LarrytheComputerGuy
Orlando, FL
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