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Tripods & Supports

When sharpness is essential, there's nothing more important than camera support

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MONOPODS
In addition to less weight, monopods offer more freedom to move the camera around while

Monostat-RS

keeping it steady for tack-sharp images. The Monostat-RS lineup of

Sunpak PRO 724M

monopods comes with some truly unique features like the Swivel Toe Stabilizer, which lets you shoot at up to a 60-degree angle from horizontal. The toe also provides a solid grip on slippery surfaces. Each model features Anti Rotation Tubing for quick setup and is available in aluminum or carbon fiber. Estimated Street Price: Starts at $165.

The Sunpak PRO 724M carbon-fiber monopod features four carbon-fiber leg sections with twist locks and extends from 19 inches to 63 inches. It’s lightweight, absorbs vibrations and provides the strength to support up to 11 pounds—a pro D-SLR with long lens—while weighing just a tenth of that at just over a pound. A neoprene grip offers comfortable handling in any climate, and a retractable spiked rubber foot provides good grip on any surface. Estimated Street Price: $74.

UNIQUE SUPPORT
The BushHawk 320D is a padded shoulder mount that uses a trigger to fire your camera with an included shutter-release cord. A double-handed grip allows you to

BushHawk 320D

hold the system comfortably, and there’s a neoprene adjustable grip strap for right- or

VariZoom FlowPod

left-handed shooting. It’s available as a kit that includes a window pod, sling strap, hard case for cords and nylon carrying bag. It comes in Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax and Sony mounts. Estimated Street Price: $250.

If you shoot with one of the HD-video-capable D-SLRs, the VariZoom FlowPod is a unique stabilization device that allows you to pan more easily than a conventional tripod. It can be used like a monopod, but lets you move the camera and still shoot steady images. There are three modes—Monopod, Stabilizer and Low. You can record smooth video sequences in Stabilizer mode and quickly switch to Monopod mode for capturing stills. Estimated Street Price: $499 (FlowPod with balancing plate).

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