Comments about Quantaray QSX Compact Monopod by Sunpak:

I have bought two of these mono-pods. I use the mono pod primarily for videoing soccer games or choir concerts. The monopod has a belt clip that you can use to clip the monopod to your belt. Combined with a neck strap this provides a very stable platform for video work on the side of soccer field. I find that I can watch the game with only occasional glances at the video display as long as I keep the camera pointed at the right direction by moving my body.

I mentioned that this was the second time I bougth this because I used the first one so much that I eventually broke it. You do have to be careful to not lose the belt clip which is held in place by friction (I lost it on the first one, but it was still usable, just not a comfortable). I also ended up losing the neck strip which clips to the top with a metal clip. I replaced the neck strip with a home made strap.

I did find that the lower two extensions on the monopod have somewhat of a tendancy to collapse on you if applying too much force since they are held in place by springloaded snaps unlike the upper extensions that are held by twist type clamps. This didn't bother me since I mostly use the monopod collapsed down and hooked in at the waist.

Overall I think this monopod is reasonably priced and very functional if you are to use it like I do for sports or music events. But, it probably wouldn't be as good for supporting a heavier camera fully extended.

Comments about Quantaray QSX Compact Monopod by Sunpak:

This is extremely unstable, especially with the bottom sections extended, they wobble and collapse. Don't bother, you are wasting your money.

Comments about Quantaray QSX Compact Monopod by Sunpak:

Just not that well-made. The first time I used it, I had trouble with the bottom sections not opening, then the bottom three sections came out completely. Not very stable with the bottom sections extended, using a zoom on a DSLR. I will use it a bit longer, but will need to upgrade soon. It's better than nothing, but not by much.

Comments about Quantaray QSX Compact Monopod by Sunpak:

This item might be ok for a small point and shoot buy can not handle the weight of my D40 with 18-200 mm lens. If you are shooting a D-SLR buy something else.

Comments about Quantaray QSX Compact Monopod by Sunpak:

With due respect, I think some people must be awfully hard on their equipment. I recently took this monopod on a two-week hiking trip to Utah, and used it continuously without any problems, except for occasional slippage of the joints. It was an EXCELLENT investment.

Comments about Quantaray QSX Compact Monopod by Sunpak:

This product broke 2 months after I bought it. Leg would not lock into place and any time I placed pressure on it, it would slip up intot he sleeve.

Comments about Quantaray QSX Compact Monopod by Sunpak:

LIGHTWEIGHT
STRONG
COMPACT

Comments about Quantaray QSX Compact Monopod by Sunpak:

great to position on belt while walking through forest ready to take unexpected action photos of wildlife having nice steady hand with help from the monopod.

good price.

the threads to lock down could be wider and speedier i think.

Comments about Quantaray QSX Compact Monopod by Sunpak:

I found it hard to extend the legs and they frequently would collapse while in use. They do not lock easily. While trying to extend the legs this week, they pulled upart and would not go back together so I had to just throw the monopod away. This product is not worth it at any price.

Comments about Quantaray QSX Compact Monopod by Sunpak:

I bought this monopod for the times I did not want to carry my tripod. I am not thrilled that the lower legs are not twist lock, but they have not collapsed on me. Since I would not trust any monopod no matter how much it cost or what the quality is, I always use it with the camera strap around my neck. I do like the way it fits neatly on my camera back pack. I use it with a Nikon D60 and a Canon EOS Rebel and it provides me the stability I need for off hand shooting. If you want a heavy duty, dual purpose monopod, this is not for you. But then, why would anyone expect a heavy duty monopod for this price? I would recommend this to friends but with some reservations.