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Canon Monopod 100 for SLR Cameras and Lenses

Canon is a leader in professional business and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. By developing innovative, high-quality business solutions Canon makes it easy to create, manage, and share images and information better, faster, and more efficiently.

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5 Stars Good Looking, Sturdy and Functional
Compared to other Monopoles I’ve looked at online and in person, this one meets all of my requirements for a compact, sturdy, nice looking, and ultimately functional monopole. I needed something to hold my super zoom Panasonic FZ28. I shoot pictures and video at my kids sports events (football, soccer, field hockey). Many pictures I was taking at full zoom were blurry. Now, with the help of the Canon monopole, my pictures at full zoom are in focus, and video is much more stable. Couldn’t be happier. Highly Recommend this product.

5 Stars Great Helper
Have enjoyed this product very much. Adds very little weight to the camera. Easy to leave it attached and shorten it to carry to a different spot when shooting. Wonderful for helping steady the camera while my heart’s still pounding from trying to change positions!

5 Stars Good product
Really helps in stabilizing the camera during shots. Helps with holding camera during long time waiting for new shots at games.

5 Stars Excellent monopod and terrific value
I’ve been looking for a good monopod for some time now. I considered the Manfrotto models, but when I compared the features, this Canon model seemed to come out on top, or at least for my needs.

I’m a casual photographer that will use this mostly to take pictures of my kids and other family photos. This monopod is small enought that it’s very easy to bring along, or just keep in the car in the event I’ll need it. Although the camera that I have has image stability capability, I can still tell when my hand is too shakey. Using the monopod has nearly eliminated any bluriness due to camera shake.

The Canon monopod is fairly easy to use with one hand. For instance, you can loosen the mount bracket and screw it to the camera, all with one hand, while the other hand is holding the camera. The pressure brackets that keep the legs from moving are very taught and won’t come undone accidentally. The bottom of the monopod is rubber, so it doesn’t slip when used on smooth surfaces, such as wood floors, or glass tables. It’s also important to note that it won’t scuff up and sensitive surfaces.

Overall, I’m very happy with the Canon Monopod. The value and features really put it on top and has proven to be exactly what I was looking for.

4 Stars Does the job
I got this for my new DSLR. Would have preferred a quick-release mount on it, and I wish Canon had included a carrying case, but it works well and is light enough to pack or strap to my camera bag.

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Pentax Remote Control F for Pentax Digital Cameras

Pentax has been a leader in the photographic field for many years. Many Pentax innovations have become standards in the industry. Pentax’s enthusiasm and devotion towards the development of high-quality products have thrived over the years and continues to be stronger than ever.The Zoom LS Remote Control F will fire the shutter release after 3 seconds on select cameras with remote capability. It works up to 15 feet in front of the camera.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Use some common sense, please!
To engineer a remote that is SO small, with no way of attaching it to anything, as not to lose it, is short-sighted and inane. To further add to the annoyance, one cannot, according to the instructions, replace the battery, but, must return it to the manufacturer. Please!

2 Stars No Autofocus
It is ok for studio type work, I find it anoying bacause of the inability to autofocus and as someone commented before… it defeats the purpose of having it, if you have to go back and manually focus the camera. It would be awesome if it did autofocus.

4 Stars Pentax remote
I have another wired remote which I use when I use a tripod, but I wanted one that would fit in the base of my Pentax K-20. This one works perfectly and the price was right. I was also shipped quickly. My only negative comment is that I wish the zoom worked with the remote.

5 Stars Pentax Remote Control for Pentax Digital Cameras
The remote works as it is supposed to. It is very effective for taking group or family photos that require you to be present. It is a lot easier than setting the self timer and then tripping over the dog! It is a fairly robust unit, but running it through the washing machine will cause it to stop working. It is so small that it is easily placed into a shirt pocket and forgotten! Contrary to another review, I was able to replace the battery with one from Radio Shack. It still is working fine.

5 Stars Such a small and cool remote for a Camera
As all the purchases I have made on Amazon, it was so perfectly handled and received on time. The product came perfect and it works great.

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Opteka RC 4 Wireless Remote Control for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT XTi XSi T1i and 5D Mark II Digital SLR Cameras Canon RC 1 Replacement

The new Opteka RC-4 remote control makes taking group photos easy by allowing you to take pictures away from the camera. The RC-4 allows the selection of either a 2-second shutter delay or instant shutter release. The RC-4 is completely dedicated to the Canon EOS Digital Rebel, XT, XTi, XSi, Elan 7ne, 7n, 7e, T2, K2, 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, & 5D Mark II

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Best thing I’ve bought for $10 in a long time
It does what I was hoping it would do. Range is about 15-18 feet. What more do you want for ten bucks?

2 Stars Good if used on very short distance.
I used it while I was camping. I didn’t have any problem to set it up but i was surprised about how short the distance between the remote and the camera must be to be able to control the shot. And you must be just in front so It took me some acrobatics movement to be able to take some shoots during our fire-camp. Other than that it’s a great little remote, very light but just not what i need.

5 Stars Works great, awesome price
This wireless remote works great. Some people complain about the distance, but the technical details clearly states up to 16ft working distance, which is plenty for my needs. I love this wireless remote and the fact that I am finally in some of my own pictures. I look forward to doing self-portraits. Definitely worth getting.

5 Stars Opteka Remote for my CANON XSI
This remote is amazing, and it’s easy to set your camera up to use it. I love it… Been taking family photos like Crazy…. And it was a great price, and fast shipping.. What more could I ask for…

5 Stars Not as small as the Canon branded remote, but works just as well for less $
The remote works just fine, range as expected. Only downside to choosing this remote over the canon branded one is that the canon one is a lot smaller and will attach to your neck strap. I gave it 5 stars because it is 1/3-1/2 the price of the canon remote.

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