DESC: A tripod is perhaps the photographers most essential accessory for getting perfectly still crisp shots but sometimes lugging around a bulky tripod just isnt practical. And when legroom is limited (like during sporting events parades or other crowded venues) setting up a tripod is usually out of the question. Thats when a sturdy lightweight monopod is simply indispensable! This Canon Monopod 500 is an extremely helpful companion for travelers nature lovers sports photographers and other shutterbugs that require stability with a small footprint and a fraction of the weight of even the lightest tripod.