Newell Torsio Light Stand

Newell Torsio Light Stand | Support for long-lens shooting

Follow the action at a match or keep a wildlife subject framed through a long lens, with support that takes up less room than a tripod. The Newell Torsio Light Stand is a monopod, suited to sports and wildlife photography with long lenses, as well as events where a tripod would be awkwardly bulky. It gives you a support point for your camera and lens while leaving you able to follow changing action. That can be useful when a subject moves across the frame and you need to adjust your aim, or when other people and equipment are sharing a tight space. It’s a focused piece of support rather than a substitute for every tripod setup: choose it when mobility and a smaller footprint matter more than having a tripod. For photographers who regularly work with long lenses in busy or fast-moving situations, that distinction is practical.

Where a monopod makes sense

Consider the kind of shooting space you’ll be working in. For sports and wildlife with a long lens, the monopod supports your setup as you track a subject. At an event with limited room, it avoids the wider footprint of a tripod. If your work calls for a stationary setup rather than following action, a tripod may suit that job better. The Torsio’s use is clearest when you need support but still want to respond to what’s happening in front of you.

Technical Specifications

• Product type: Monopod
• Typical use: Sports and wildlife with long lenses
• Also suited to: Events where a tripod takes too much space