Professional Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber 70" Monopod/Unipod with Ball Head (Dual Mount) for Sony Handycam HDR-PJ540

Compact yet extremely stiff: this monopod is built from 10-layer carbon fiber tubing to deliver high rigidity, excellent vibration resistance, and the durability serious photographers and videographers demand. CNC-machined aluminum alloy components with an anodized finish add corrosion resistance without excess weight—the monopod tips the scales at just 1.1 lb (480g), ideal for run-and-gun work or travel to remote locations. Portable reach and fast setup: the monopod folds down to 18.5 inches for transport and extends to 66.9 inches for overhead shots, long-telephoto use, or smoother tracking. A 5-section twist-lock leg system allows quick, secure adjustments and breakdowns while the 1.28-inch maximum tube diameter provides strong torsional stability. Loads and traction: despite its light weight it supports up to 26 lb (12 kg), making it suitable for DSLR and mirrorless rigs with heavy lenses. Comfort and control are provided by a foam grip and safety wrist strap, and you can swap the feet between the supplied rubber foot and a steel spike for reliable footing on different surfaces. Versatile mounting: the top platform accepts both 1/4" and 3/8" threads for broad compatibility with camera gear. The package includes a premium ball head that enables 360° panning, tilt adjustments and features a U-notch for quick vertical orientation—handy for switching between stills and video. Premium ball head details: the included head is precision CNC-machined from aluminum and rated for 17.6 lb load capacity. It offers fine-tune damping to avoid sudden drops, dual bubble levels for rapid leveling, and indexed base markings for repeatable panoramas. When the monopod and ball head are used together the combined load capacity is 30 lb. (13.6 Kg).