Yunteng VCT-288 Monopod with Fluid Pan Head and Unipod Holder

Why You'll Love It

A lightweight monopod built for the moments a full tripod is too much setup and shooting handheld alone isn't steady enough — a 4-section aluminum leg pairs with a detachable fluid pan head, so panning and tilting stay smooth even one-handed and on the move.

Imagine this: you're courtside at a barkada pickup basketball game, weaving along the sideline to keep up with the play — a tripod would mean picking one spot and staying there, but the monopod moves with you, its rocker-arm head keeping the pan smooth the whole time.

Detachable Fluid Pan Head. The rocker-arm head tilts from -45° to +90° and pans a full 360°, giving handheld video the kind of controlled sweep a static ball head can't match — and it unscrews entirely when all you need is a plain monopod.

Converts to a Tabletop Setup. Detach the head from the monopod shaft and mount it directly on the included unipod holder for a low, stable base — useful for a flat-surface shot where a full monopod's height gets in the way.

4-Section Quick-Lock Legs. Extends to 1.48m and folds to just 57cm, with quick-release levers on each section so height changes take seconds between shots rather than minutes.

Padded Grip and Wrist Strap. A foam-wrapped handle and integrated wrist strap keep hours of handheld shooting comfortable and secure, without the extra bulk or cost of a full tripod.

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Detachable Fluid Pan Head
Converts to Tabletop Tripod
4-Section Quick-Lock Legs
Padded Grip with Wrist Strap

Max Load Capacity	3kg
Maximum Height	148cm (58in)
Folded Height	57cm (22.4in)
Tube Diameter	23mm
Sections	4
Head Type	Fluid Pan Head (rocker arm), tilt -45 to +90
Mounting Screw	1/4 inch (base 3/8 inch)

Fluid Pan Head
Unipod Holder

Yunteng VCT-288 Monopod with Fluid Pan Head and Unipod Holder

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