Back 20 years or so ago, I was a newly-hired photographer for a community newspaper in Michigan. One of my first shoots was covering the holiday parade. Determined to bring a new twist to our coverage of the long-running, annual event, I walked into the center of the parade route and precariously held my bulky DSLR camera aloft using a three-legged light stand. I’m sure not everyone was impressed at the time, but when we ran the photos many, hopefully, appreciated having a view of the parade that they had never seen before.
Fast forward to the K&F extension pole and the introduction of lightweight action cameras—the light stand stays in the studio where it belongs, and the aluminum alloy K&F pole proves itself up to the task.
The six-section, telescoping pole extends to five feet. At that length I have had lesser poles begin to bend and sway. The K&F pole remains solid, and despite its rugged build weighs a trim 6.4 ounces.
I appreciate the thoughtful design. I’ve used similar poles, and not all include the simple but invaluable feature of having a 1/4” threaded connector at their base. The connector allows for mounting the pole on a tripod—miniature to full size—to take the camera or anything else with a corresponding male connecter to even new heights.
At the opposite end, there is a 1/4” threaded connector for attaching an action camera adapter (included). The adapter allows for adjusting the angle of the attached camera, compact light, smart phone clamp or other device. The rubber collar of the threaded connector helps prevent any unwelcome rotation of the camera.