Why people bash the Kit lens so much I will never understand.  A lot of people like them because they are cheap.
 Don't get me wrong but I disagree about ripping anyone off.  Thats up to them to do their homework before buying.

I suppose I will use the monopod to support my camera when taking some exsposures with it.
 If no good for that I can use for a walking stick.   At my age anything helps. :)

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