BirdWatcher
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Does anyone have any firsthand experience with a new product...
TREKPOD WALKING STICK with MagMount Quick Release system?
This is an aluminum, adjustable hiking staff/monopod, that easily converts in seconds to a stand-alone tripod. At the top is a MagMount tilt & swivel head, concealed under a cork or wooden top knob. MagMount employs a very powerful earth magnet and attaches to small discs you attach (and leave on) to the bottom tripod threaded hole on camera or optics equipment .. makes it easy & quick to change between your camera, bins, or spotting scopes or using the stick as a hiking staff. Compatible with most all bins and scopes.
There is a URL to an article on the manufacturer's site regarding the use of magnets with digital cameras and storage memory cards, saying the magnets are not harmful to either. There is, however, a caveat regarding persons with pacemakers not getting in very close proximity to the TREKPOD magnets.
Swarovski is also selling this product for use with their spotting scopes.
Another optional accesory is a ShotRest, for use with longer & heavier telephoto lenses or scopes.
I am interested in buying one of these myself and would like to hear from anyone who may already have one or has tried one out.
BirdWatcher
TREKPOD WALKING STICK with MagMount Quick Release system?
This is an aluminum, adjustable hiking staff/monopod, that easily converts in seconds to a stand-alone tripod. At the top is a MagMount tilt & swivel head, concealed under a cork or wooden top knob. MagMount employs a very powerful earth magnet and attaches to small discs you attach (and leave on) to the bottom tripod threaded hole on camera or optics equipment .. makes it easy & quick to change between your camera, bins, or spotting scopes or using the stick as a hiking staff. Compatible with most all bins and scopes.
There is a URL to an article on the manufacturer's site regarding the use of magnets with digital cameras and storage memory cards, saying the magnets are not harmful to either. There is, however, a caveat regarding persons with pacemakers not getting in very close proximity to the TREKPOD magnets.
Swarovski is also selling this product for use with their spotting scopes.
Another optional accesory is a ShotRest, for use with longer & heavier telephoto lenses or scopes.
I am interested in buying one of these myself and would like to hear from anyone who may already have one or has tried one out.
BirdWatcher