The slow delivery times (of my second…
Product Feedback & Design Suggestion – FH5-5565 Monopod To the Product Development Team, I would like to offer some feedback regarding the FH5-5565 monopod based on my experience as a professional photographer. First, I experienced extremely slow delivery times when ordering my second FH5-5565 monopod. My first unit was purchased through Amazon, but obtaining the second one took considerably longer than expected. I also noticed that replacement accessories and parts—such as the D-Tap battery mount screw—are not readily available for purchase or fast delivery. For professionals who rely on your products for paid assignments, having essential replacement parts easily accessible is just as important as the quality of the equipment itself. My primary recommendation, however, concerns the camera mounting plate. For a monopod in the $319.00 price range, I believe an additional safety feature should be incorporated into the quick-release plate to help prevent a mounted camera body or cage from rotating during use. Despite tightening the mounting screw as securely as possible, my camera body has rotated and loosened on several occasions. This creates unnecessary risk for expensive camera equipment. One possible solution would be to add a secondary locating pin or locking screw adjacent to the primary mounting screw. This pin could engage the anti-rotation hole found on many camera bodies and accessories, such as SmallRig cages. A simple configuration could resemble: Option 1 I-•- Option 2 -•-I Where: * I = Primary floating mounting screw * • = Secondary locating/locking pin or screw Ideally, the locating pin could also float left and right to accommodate different camera bodies and cage designs. Another possible solution would be a dual anti-rotation locking mechanism positioned on both sides of the plate. These locking tabs or pins could raise into position during installation and tighten flush against the camera or cage, effectively preventing any rotational movement while maintaining a secure fit. Either design would significantly improve equipment security and provide additional confidence for photographers and videographers using heavier camera and lens combinations. Overall, I appreciate the quality and design of the FH5-5565. I believe these improvements would make an already capable monopod even more dependable for working professionals. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully, kdmorris Philadelphia-based Photographer United States Note: If you create/manufacture this item, please send me one to Beta (Field) test it. I will send you an email with this suggestion and my contact information.