Monopod assists camera operators in field.
Press Release Summary:
Made of aircraft-quality aluminum with non-glare black finish, 60 in. Monopod Duo can support 2.5 lb on ball head or up to 7 lb on platform provided on cap. Ball head consists of mini-tripod that is hidden inside handle and disconnects to be used as tabletop tripod for close-up shots. Two section mini-tripod is 7.5 in. high and features all-metal construction. Folding to 21 in., Monopod Duo includes quick flip levers to speed setup of 5 leg sections.
Original Press Release:
New Patented Monopod Duo Camera Support From Tiffen
CES 2007, Las Vegas, Booth 31253 - January 8 - Davis & Sanford Tripods, a division of the Tiffen Company, has designed an innovative new Monopod design for camera operators in the field to have more control of their camera with much less physical effort. The Monopod Duo is two pods in one. It is a 60" standard monopod with a ball head that can support 2.5 pounds on the ball head or up to 7 pounds on a platform provided on the cap. The ball head is actually a mini tripod that is hidden inside the handle of the monopod.
This system adds versatility to your tripod. The Mini-tripod disconnects from the inside of the tripod handle to be used as a tabletop tripod for close-up shots.
The Monopod Duo is designed for photographers who need a table top and full size monopod for a variety of field, sport, educational, and studio applications. It supports cameras weighing up to 7 pounds. The Monopod Duo is made of aircraft quality aluminum with a non-glare black finish. The 2-section mini-tripod concealed in the Monopod Duo is silver gray and is all metal construction. A quick disconnect lock makes the Monopod Duo easy to use even in cold weather. Quick flip levers allow for fast setup of the 5 leg sections.
The Monopod Duo folds to 21" and expands to 60". The two-section tripod height is 7.5 inches. The weight of the Monopod Duo is only 1 pound.
Davis & Sanford has been providing a variety of tripods and support for over 60 years. Powder-coated and anodized finishes to help resist abrasion under the heaviest use, combine with aircraft-quality aluminum and high-tech synthetics to create the best durability and portability. The Davis & Sanford line also includes tripod heads, platforms, dollies, and many other accessories to meet a wide variety of photo and video applications.
The Monopod Duo carries the Davis & Sanford 10-year warranty and is available through the Tiffen worldwide dealer network. For more information, contact the Tiffen Company at 90 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788, 631-273-2500, Fax: 631-273-2557, or Internet: www.tiffen.com.
