Implies adjustable length, but how do you adjust the length of the pole? When extended, does the camera rotate under it's own weight?
1951665
you will adjust pulling up or pushing down when it is unlocked. To lock you just have to twist both extremities to opposite sides.
1951666
This pole is great, I purchased a few different poles on Amazon and this was the one I kept. It does have adjustable length, and the way it adjusts was better than the other poles. It has three sections, with about a 1/8 of a turn each section clicks loose, extends then clicks back to lock in place. It hasn't come loose and extended, or retracted when I didn't want it to. As far as the camera rotating, just like any other GoPro mount, as long as you tighten it enough it stays in place. If you really knock it around it may move, but that's to be expected. I've been, ATV riding, zip lining, horseback riding, snorkeling, off-roading, and never had any issues with it, other than now it's dirty. This pole is lightweight and super durable, with a nice grip, and strong wrist loop. You won't be disappointed.
1951667
It pulls out and twists to lock. There are 3 extensions and you can adjust each one to the length you want. It's fairly sturdy and I haven't had the camera rotate under it's own weight, even out of a moving car.
1951668
Twist lock -- then it extends. It seems good and tight/secure, but I haven't extended it much. I have not noticed the camera rotating, but as I said, normally I just use it at the collapsed length.
1951669
you extend it just like how you extend a tripod. camera doesn't rotate under its own weight if you have a good grip on the pole. but if you're talking about for long period of time, just change the setting on the gopro to take videos upside down, coz u get a stable video shot compared to being upright.
1951670
Twist and lock, never had a problem with the weight of the camera causing rotation. It was used mainly for scuba diving and it worked great
1951387
It can be adjusted to any height. The arm can attach anywhere on the pole. It slides on and is locked into place with tension.
1188705
It can tilt, should fit any camera. It's not very sturdy so I wouldn't buy it. The silver part of the legs is the extension, so you pull the legs out from the black part. It sometimes collapses.Waste of money
1206342
Sure. You can extend it. Extended it is like 2.5 feet long. Plus, the handle can be moved up and down. This is great because it gives you more flexibility when adjusting to your needs. I do recommend buying the arm support strap, because a DSLR+Stabilizer can kill your back/arm after an hour. Hope this helps!
1491217
This device has no mechanism to begin the process. What you would have to do is enable a timer (for a snapshot) or simply press the record button (for a video) then position the camera as you want. While I can see some value in using it to position the camera up in the air, this really isn't the intended purpose of the pole. Instead, its purpose is to simply provide stability when shooting so you don't end up with a blurry shot or unsteady video.
1854187
They're are many brackets available that can be adapted for this camera to mount to different surfaces but I have not personally seen one for a pole. It attaches from the side so a u-bolt setup could work if the pole is strong enough to support it's weight and operation. Additionally, there are power and signal feed wires required for the camera and PTZ feature that would have to be snaked to it's installation location for operation.
517435
yes. There is a set screw that allows the camera to be rotated after mounting.
511074
I'm probably the wrong person to ask. The only way I could see would be to set it on a lift or a scaffold. I bought this one to use as a heavy duty, stable camera tripod. It is reasonably stable, but still has some shake in certain windy conditions. It took some modification for the photo adaptation.
442342
Small point n shoot will be held just fine. As you can see from the pic, when you extend the stick if the camera is too heavy, the stick might rotate.
1974086
It comes with an attachment, for cameras with longer lenses. If it doesn't fit with the regular lenses cover, you can twist it off and adjust with the extension =]
1104193
I use extenders to lengthen the camera base. If I recall correctly, probably looking approx. 6 inches from base to upright. Might be less. But over 4 inches.
531958
No it's purely an extension pole so you can video yourself or to use to video other things giving you stabilisation while you're walking while videoing. You can however get a Bluetooth remote camera shutter to use as well. I have one of these too.
1658170
Hi Marv, The knobs on the legs adjust the camera head, with the camera, up and down. I think you maybe asking 'How do I create a shot that starts low and moves up (or starts up and moves down low) while the video camera is recording.' You can't do that kind of a shot with this tripod. That kind of shot is called a pedestal shot. It's used in heavy (and expensive) studio tripods. So if you are shooting on location that's not practical. What you might want to look at to get that kind of shot is a 'Jib'. You set your camera on an end of a bar or pipe with a counter balance at the other end. In the middle is a stand that acts as a fulcrum, like a kids teeter-totter. Now the camera can move up and down, that's called a jib shot or a crane shot. Jibs come in all prices and sizes. I've seen videos on You-Tube how to make one with plastic pipe and $40 of stuff from a hardware store. I've seen large professional ones that take 3 people to assemble and operate. Vari-Zoom, the company that made your tripod, sells them. I don't known the price. You could also use a Steady-Cam or Glide-Cam to create the same shot. This is were the camera is mounted to a rig that is mounted to the camera operator and allows the camera to move up and down. Again, there's all kinds and all price ranges, and of course if you only need one for a few days, you can rent a Jib or a Steady/Glide Cam.
1972074
You cannot rotate the camera, it is fixed like a lamp to its post. You can but rotate the whole setup. This stand cannot hold on its own so it is not used for self portrait, what it can be used is to give you extra support while clicking shutter on a shaking surface.
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Do you mean horizontally? The short answer is "yes". It's not a strict 90 degree angle because the flex is not that flexible, but you can attach it horizontally and flex the camera vertically to be level. If you mean, can you attach it straight down vertically, and flex it 180 degrees for the camera to be upright, the answer, again, is "yes". As mentioned in other reports, the flex on this thing is very tight and requires two hands to bend, but it will bend. I had it attached to the underside of a slanted 2x4 and twisted it upwards to be upright and level. I was impressed.
1761886
If you use it as a stand, it won't make a perfect 90 degree angle, and the weight of the camera will cause it to tip over. However, you can attach it to a pole or something to accommodate the side mount.
987725
There is no adjustment on the legs. The method of operation is similar to a spring pole on a tent. It only has one hight. This is not a complicated tripod. It is most effective for taking timed selfies with a point and shoot or SLR. Camera should not be too heavy.