The 5 things they won't tell you about telescopic poles

Some curious and little-known uses and historical notes about telescopic poles.

In other articles we have already explained how to use a telescopic pole to help our business take off, and we have explained that a telescopic monopod must be among the equipment of a professional photographer or aspiring one. We have talked about the lightness of new materials, which today make them far more manageable, safe and versatile than in the past.

Now let's get to what we haven't yet said about telescopic poles... and what probably no one else will tell you.

the 5 things you didn't know about telescopic poles

1 - Among the lightest materials used is fibreglass. Fibreglass is a material that is there but you don't see it. It is used in lamp posts, in aviation, and inside some clothing fabrics. An incredibly light and strong material.

2 - With a pole it is possible to immediately restore internet connectivity in areas hit by major natural disasters, as happened in Emilia after the earthquake; on that occasion, with the help of a micro-cell system and a nine-metre pole, it was possible to restore the telephone and internet network a month before Telecom stepped in.

3 - Telescopic poles for photography can be used where drones cannot; in fact, ENAC rules do not allow the use of drones in areas with large gatherings of people. If you need to shoot video or take photos from above in order to show off an overall image of a group of people, telescopic poles can come to our aid. Although the dynamism and potential of remotely piloted aircraft are lost, you can still photograph, for example, the people at a concert you organised and promote your events agency online.

4 - Still in photography, they are useful not only for panoramic and group shots but also for details. An example? Try photographing the face of a cherub on the keystone of the doorway of a historic building with just a zoom... The photo will capture a detail, but still framed from below. A pole extendable up to 5 metres will let you look cherubs and griffins in the eye.

5 - Humankind cannot do without the wheel, fire and telescopic poles!
Joking aside, the use of telescopic poles dates back to antiquity, when they were mainly used to channel water to cities. They used to be made of copper or lead. They have therefore been an element that has accompanied urban civilisation and many discoveries and innovations that have changed the way we live and use resources.

If you want to learn about the potential of the telescopic pole in photography, take a look at our Magic Pole and tell us whether, in its own small way (...and with its lightness and ease of handling), it doesn't strike you as yet another revolution in the historic record of telescopic poles.

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