Velbon Corp. has released 5 portable monopods, which have been available from July 2015.
The Ultra Stick R63Q has been developed for full-frame interchangeable lens cameras. It has 6 sections with a maximum diameter of 30 mm as well as a universal panhead. The folded length of the model is 400mm and can extend up to 1,640mm. It weighs 680g and the suggested list price is 19,700 yen.
The Ultra Stick R60 is similar to the R63Q, but has a magnesium alloy platform. The model’s folded length is 32mm, extendable up to 1,550 mm. It weighs 368g and the list price is 12,000 yen.
The Ultra Stick L60 is designed for lightweight interchangeable lens cameras. Its folded length is 314 mm, extendable up to 1,550mm. The model weighs 275g and is priced at 8,600 yen.
The Ultra Stick M52 makes use of a slim pipe that has a 21mm diameter. The 5-section pipe has a compact universal pan-head. The folded length is 355mm extendable up to 1,370mm. The model weighs 257g and is priced at 8,000 yen.
The Ultra Stick M50 with a tube diameter of 24mm is for lightweight interchangeable lens cameras. The folded length is 317mm extendable up to 1,320mm. It weighs 212g and its price is 6,600 yen.
