4 tips for getting the most out of your telescopic pole in summer

As we have already explained in other articles, aerial photography enthusiasts do not always have the possibility (in terms of legal requirements and certifications) to fly a model aircraft for their aerial shots, especially with the entry into force of the new ENAC regulation, issued last week, which restricts the use of filming devices on non-professional aircraft (we will keep you updated on developments regarding this point).

For non-professionals who would like to take breathtaking photos or footage during their holidays and trips, a telescopic pole is the most suitable tool and was voted product of the year among photographic equipment, being also much loved by professional photographers.

The reasons for choosing a telescopic pole for your travel and holiday photos are simple:

• it is lightweight (especially if made of fiberglass, like the Magic Pole) and fits easily in a small camping backpack;
• it is easier to take on board than both a model aircraft and a tripod;
• it is easy to assemble and disassemble (or rather, to extend and collapse).

But now let's move on to a few small tips for making the best use of your telescopic pole on holiday.

On the beach, for panoramas and selfies

You will easily notice that sandy ground is one of the environments where it is easiest to 'fix' your telescopic pole firmly: even without using the foot and base to hold it steady, you can easily insert it into or pull it out of the sand like an ordinary beach umbrella. When doing so, we recommend using a thick plastic bag as a cover to prevent sand from getting into the sliding gaps.
If planted well, you can also set an automatic shot or multiple repeated shots (or a video) and move away to capture the landscape and yourself with your friends within it.

In the mountains, even in wind and rain

For all their incredible lightness, telescopic poles are also very strong and resistant to more or less adverse conditions, and they are perfect for mountain routes.

Find out more in the article 3 things that make telescopic poles a guarantee for aerial photography

In the hills and... on the move

Your collapsed telescopic pole will be a discreet travel companion for hill and mountain trekking: it opens in a few seconds, just place the camera on the universal Manfrotto mount and the landscape you are breathing in will be captured just the way you want to remember it.

Discreet around animals

Birdwatching and wildlife photography enthusiasts will find a real revelation in this tool:
place it steadily on the ground (or insert it into the ground as on sand, where you can dig small holes - again with the bag trick - or with suitable equipment), get a remote control and move away. Enjoy the landscape and the animals arriving in silence, without the bulk of the camera, and wait for the animals to come closer; the pole is still, discreet, unobtrusive. With a little patience and waiting, you will be amazed at how easily you capture shots you've never taken before.

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