Manfrotto Monopod MMC-01

If you need to improve your photos or videos, but space is the real constraint, then a monopod is ideal: it's like one leg of a tripod, supporting most of the weight of the camera, stabilizing your shots and reducing vibration, while occupying so little floorspace that you can use it safely in crowded places, then pack it away in the smallest of bags, ideal for travelling. The Compact Series Monopod has a universal fitting which screws directly into the tripod thread of your camera, has a convenient wrist strap for safety and comfort, and ergonomic lever leg locks to allow you to open and close it quickly and easily. Using a monopod improves the results you get from your camera by helping you hold it steadier than you can by yourself, making photos sharper. When it comes to video, a monopod reduces the distracting shakiness that hand-held video often has, and allows you to do simple pans and movement shots by turning the monopod and camera around. A monopod gives you the flexibility to use camera settings (like low ISO, for example) that produce better quality images, and holds the camera still for longer exposures and video in low light, producing shake-free photos and video that really capture the colours and atmosphere. This model is black; a light-grey version is also available.