Great mount for a lot less than the OEM version
593366
I was a little hesitant to purchase the Opteka after reading several of the reviews, but after thinking about it I decided for the price it was worth trying it.  I am glad I did.  The mount I received is as pictured at Amazon and was in good condition when received.  Some people complained about the felt peeling, but my mount had the felt secure and properly placed.  The mount fit my lens and held it securely and does not damage or scratch the lens when rotating the lens in the Opteka.  As some other people have noted the color is slightly darker than the Canon lens but frankly I don't mind as I saved so much.  I definitely think the Canon version is way over priced and for anyone wanting to get a great deal go buy the Opteka.
539700
Works great, easy to install, and is currently holding (quite securely) a large 55" tv.  All of the extras were nice (the level and the HDMI cord), used the level with the install.  When installing it, it was handy to have a ratchet and either a 10mm socket or a 13/32 socket (both seemed to work well).  It was the easiest method to attach the large self tapping screws to the stud when installing the bracket.  The included level has a strip o f magnetic material on one side, so I was able to stick that on the bracket when tightening to ensure that it snugged in totally secure and level.  Range of movement is fantastic and moves easily but also locks in place nicely.  Very impressed, just don't think you can beat this for the price (they have a similar mount at Walmart for about $50 more and doesn't come with the extras).
2661805
I bought this mount to replace a flat wall mount for my 59" TV. I bought my in-laws a full motion mount last year for christmas, so I decided it was time to get me one. There is some good and some bad.

Good:

It seems to be quite durable, made of heavy gauge steel and the holes are definitely wide enough apart to give appropriate structural integrity.
Very easy to install (assuming you have the man power) because the steel is not light.
I love the holes in the back, which are good for feeding your cords through.

I bought this one for me after purchasing a cheaper one for my in-laws just last year from Walmart

Bad:

The arm that folds in and out, which allows access to the rear of the TV is VERY difficult to maneuver even without a TV attached to it, I feel as if I am going to pull the thing off the wall just to adjust the angle prior to hanging the TV.

The tilt feature is really awkward, you really need to adjust this prior to putting the weight of your TV on it because it is nearly impossible to adjust when you have weight on it. This is the main reason I got rid of my flat wall mount and (upgraded) to this full motion mount.

The hardware included is fine, except the lag bolts for mounting to your studs. The included hardware is 3" if I remember correctly, and when you consider that your drywall is at least 1/2" thick, I am not comfortable with only 2.25-2.5" of threads in my studs. When I saw the hardware included I was shocked, I was not about to hang my 130LB TV from those short screws, so I went out and bought some 5" lag screws, and they work perfectly.

This mount work great as a full motion mount, assuming if you don't want access to the rear of your tv ever. It is stiff and hard to move, or adjust in any way. But once you have your tv situated, this mount is a good one for the money.

Keep your eyes peeled, especially around Christmas for a similar mount for a little less money. The one I bought in 2011 at Walmart.com was only $55 and in my opinion, it was a better unit overall.
2650583
I bought this mount for my 40in lcd and it fits perfectly fine.  Like people said, the mount does fit close to the wall but I can still plug/unplug the connectors.  The tool they give you makes it kinda hard to lock the mount but with some modifying, it's good to go.  Overall, for 30 bucks...a really good mount!
971382
This mount works great. No need to spend a lot of money for a mount.  Usually I buy the more expensive stuff thinking you get what you pay for. But this couldn't be any better. Easy to install. Multiple adjustments. Very stable. Looks good
4226722
I bought this mount to replace the OEM BMW Navigator mount on my 2006 K1200LT BMW motorcycle. Since I am using a Garmin 2820 rather than the very pricey BMW version that is rebadged, I was unable to use some of the functions of the OEM mount. Also, the OEM mount interfered with the Sunshade brand shade to block sun off the display. The mount is smaller and operates in the same manner as the original. I am very pleased with the product.
860581
Great mount!  I used two of these to mount lightweight 32 inch monitors with separate VESA mounts to extend the standard product to 200x200.  I initially had issues with one of the main hinges not supporting the weight even though it was well within the limits.  The seller was able to provide me with simple instructions on how to tighten the hinge, and both mounts work great.  Good mount for a significantly lower cost than other options.
1479479
This is a fantastic and sturdy mount!
It provides support while allowing tilt and rotation.
The one difficulty I had was in accessing the HDMI and other input ports on the back of the TV.
Since this mount is capable of attaching many different TVs the mounting plate is quite large and imposes on the inputs.
I used a cutting wheel on a 4" angle grinder and cut away the intruding corners and it still works and functions superbly.
Obviously not everyone has the ability to modify this item as I did but it was the only mount that I could find that fit my needs for under $200.
4022532
Better than OEM it seems, The hinge mounts seem to be a little beefier, 10/10 Would recommend!
3706214
I used to install for a custom A/V company, this mount is great for the price.  The only negative for this mount is the tilt can only be changed using an Allen wrench, many of the more expensive mounts have tilt adjustments that don't require tools.  One thing to watch for when installing, the center of the TV is offset from the center of wall mount, so when you fold the mount flush to the wall it will shift 5 to 6 inches side to side depending on which way the mount folds up.
155270
Just installed the mount a few weeks ago. It is working well holding a 55# Samsung 65" curved TV. We move it a lot depending on our viewing angle (kitchen or family room) and it's steady and moves smoothly and easily. I had to make a small modification to the plastic cylindrical standoffs to fit this TV (cut them in half) and our studs are not on 16" centers so I used two of the lag bolts in the middle and four heavy duty wall anchors and screws for both ends. The installation instructions were well written and uncomplicated, and there were plenty of parts for various configurations of TVs and mountings. We also really like the low profile on the wall. It was also less expensive than the mount at Costco. I would have rather had a 10' HDMI cable but 6' worked. I could not easily find the cable length in the description on Amazon.
374305
Looks nice & is easy to use for a lot cheaper than other mounts.
1249450
Works really well and is easy to install. I used it to mount a 37" and it has worked quite well. The tilt mechanism could have more range to it, but for the price it's pretty hard to beat. Would recommend to others.
4606330
Bought two of these to try out and planned on buying one more. The weight option listed is one of the few slim mounts I've found that includes larger 60"-plus panels.

Mounting for the 55" Samsung was a breeze! All the parts were there and easy to connect. The cords that hang down/used to lock/unlock the mount from the wall can not really be adjusted. They can just be hidden by moving the plastic tabs higher up on the cord.

Very sturdy. The built-in level makes mounting this super-easy. You shouldn't have any trouble getting this centered before making holes in your wall.

The bad news - while the mount did fit sit standard screw mounts on the 65" LG I have, it ended up being at the VERY end of the steel frame. Might not be an issue but, every time I used the tilt feature the mount bent a little - not something I wanted to happen when talking about an expensive TV. I ended up taking the mount off and using it on another TV - 47" Vizio where it worked just as well as it did on the 55" Samsung. If the mount kit were 1"-3" longer I would have probably felt safe using it but, as is, YMMV.

Overall a good product and I feel much more confident about these inexpensive mounts than I did with the OEM cable mount I was using for the Samsung.
2420950
Got the mount to hold a 63 Samsumg plasma.  Absolutely can not beat the price; other similar mounts cost $100s more.  As noted in the reviews, the instructions are very weak, but it is relatively simple to figure out how it works.  The mount comes with tons of extra hardware (screws of various sizes).  The only thing I did differently was to first mount an oak board on the wall, across 3 studs with 9 lag bolts (where I wanted the mount was centered over a stud so this made for a more secure mounting).  I then attached the mount to the back board with 14 1" lag bolts.  How you attach the mount to the wall is up to you, but the mount itself is solid and very flexible to position.
3822674
I purchased this tripod collar for the 70-200mm f4 IS. Compared to the ridiculous price of the Canon mount this was worth a try. I was really surprised at the sturdiness of this product. Really well made. It opens up so you can wrap it around the lens, it doesnt have to be slipped over the back like some of the cheaper versions on sale at Amazon. It tightens up quite snugly but you are still able to rotate the lens/camera into portrait or landscape mode without loosening the screw. I would probably prefer it to be just a little tighter but haven't had any trouble with it moving by itself in either orientation.
  You would think for the price of the f4 IS version that Canon would include the collar like they do with the f2.8. This Polaroid collar is a viable alternative to the OEM product and I highly recommend it.
4476352
This holds much, much better than the factory Garmin mount. My Garmin mount started wobbling no matter what I did, so I started looking around and found this one from other reviews. Great purchase. I've been using it for quite some time now, and it holds like a vise. Every few months I'll notice that it's gotten ever so slightly loose, and I can fix it simply by releasing and re-engaging the locking lever. Solid as a rock again.