Altura Photo 55" Phone Tripod & Camera Monopod – Works as GoPro Selfie Stick – Compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony Mirrorless & DSLR Cameras – 360° Rotating Head, iPhone Stand, Carrying Case for Travel

I spent $40 on this product and it was totally worth it. The tripod it very durable and the hight of the tripod is adjustable to your liking. The monopod was a bit finicky and is not that durable if you extend it all the way out. All of the different mounts are amazing for the price, especially the phone mount which is very compact and light weight. I DON'T SUGGEST USING A HEAVY DSLR CAMERA FOR THE MONOPOD because it will probably break. I rated this 5 out of 5 stars after using this for 9 months. :)

Well, well, well. Look who's here, a monopod without any directions. How am I supposed to know what to do with this stick? It's not like it's a rocket science project or anything, but come on, a little guidance wouldn't hurt, right?And don't even get me started on how to extend this bad boy. It's like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube. You twist one way, then another way, and before you know it, you've twisted yourself into a pretzel. I mean, I'm no contortionist, but this is ridiculous.But hey, once you figure out the secret code to extending it, it's pretty sturdy. You could probably use it to fend off a pack of wild animals or even a zombie apocalypse. And now that I've cracked the code, I can finally enjoy using it without feeling like a clueless fool.In conclusion, if you're looking for a monopod that will make you feel like a secret agent trying to defuse a bomb, this is the one for you. It's sturdy, reliable, and will definitely make you work for it. 10/10 would recommend (once you figure out how to use it).

This is a clever product with multiple uses and an inexpensive (yet surprisingly good quality) addition to your camera equipment. Two concerns:First, note that it's shorter than a conventional monopod, which is typically 72"-80" in length; ie can hold the camera at eye level when standing. It's advertised (both online and in the packaging) as being 55" -- however, this is only when fully extended AND with a couple of attachment added (mini-tripod legs and ball mount). It wouldn't really matter because it still wouldn't be at standing eye level unless you're a child or an extra from "The Wizard of Oz," but it's still useful if seated and if you're taking a group picture. It wouldn't work if you're working a sporting event (ie the sidelines of a football game and constantly moving.Second, it can hold most consumer-grade cameras, but I'd be cautious using equipment that was too heavy. The stand should be able to support a reasonable weight, but it's not built to be as sturdy as a tripod. It's the type of stand you could take to your kid's Christmas play so you could record while sitting down without needing the floor space of a tripod. It doesn't replace (nor does it purport to replace) an actual tripod.One other slight concern is that the base unit extends with some difficulty, and I'm not sure how long the materials will hold up, especially since those moving parts appear to be plastic. However, the price likely reflects this. If it's not overused and if the equipment isn't too heavy, it should be fine for a number of years.

This is great stand I also purchased the phone tripod stand. Quality is excellent. Easy to use. Portable friendly and great value.

According to my husband, the Idea is good and some components work but it does not stay in the extended position well. A piece also broke when he was closing it up. I think we will only use the short monopod piece.

This monopod is sturdily constructed, and incredibly flexible in its design. We use it for recording our son playing baseball by attaching a GoPro to it. We usually Velcro strap it to a fence post, extending the monopod for ground support, and use the ball joint to level the lens. We have yet to find a situation where we couldn't set it up. Since we control the GoPro remotely, we do this before the game starts, and then go sit in our seats, unobtrusively, getting a recording that isn't obstructed by the fence.I couldn't believe it when the monopod arrived, and I saw how well-built it was, despite feeling like I'd paid a relatively low price. It has traveled well, and continues to feel sturdy, even after months of use.I was going to say that if I ever needed another one, I'd get the same model, but I suspect I'd only need another one if I drove over this one, and even then, with a very large vehicle.

A number of parts that can't be combined in different configs to give you a tripod or a monopod for your cellphone, GpPro or DSLR. I've used it with my GoPro, test fitted my phone and currently have my Canon T7i mounted on the short tripod. Very light weight, everything fits in a nice bag and fits easily in my camera bag. The only thing I would be careful with is putting the DLSR on the full pole length. I did it but it's not very sturdy for that size camera. It works nicely with the short version. The tripod converts to a handheld pole for shooting youtube videos with any camera. Very satisfied with the purchaser and surprised at all the extra stuff like a adjustable ball head and a footer for when you want to make it a monopod.

I was looking for a simple low cost tripod for a webcam and bought this one.I have found that this little gem is much more versatile then I expected. The material is mostly aluminum which makes it light but strong. It comes with a bag of options that let you use it with your GoPro and smart phone. I now use it as a selfie-stick with a remote trigger for the camera.It is not strong enough to hold a full size DSLR on full extension but it will support it in mono-pod setting and when you do not extend it beyond a meter.For the price this is unbeatable.