I settled on this because most carbon fiber tripods are too much for my budget, but it has really surprised me in its ability.

Aluminum tripods are not as sturdy as carbon fiber.

was looking for a lightweight tripod for my backpack to use with binoculars or spotting scopes. Carbon fiber tripods ranged in price from $300 that I found until I came across this one. While not as light as some others, the quality is very good and it comes with a cradle that also holds a cell phone. Great Value!

Unlike most carbon fiber tripods in this price range, this tripod comes with a real video head and not the common ball head photography head. Everything comes in a very nice case. It's a soft padded bag that certainly beats other tripods in this price range. To summarize, I guess I'd say there's nothing here that will blow you away. Everything is solid and seems to have avoided the pitfalls of other tripods in this price range. Just a good tripod with a video head that should last you at least a few years depending on how hard you are with your tripods.

Carbon fiber tripods let you focus on your work and the ART of your photos Super strong, lightweight construction Telescoping poles adjust to any height I like having super tall tripods so I don't have to worry about height! The case is SUPER thick and hit the tripod perfectly. Really impressed with the durable nylon, zipper and thick carrying handle.

Unlike most carbon fiber tripods in this price range, this tripod comes with an actual video head and not the usual ball head photography head. Everything comes in a very nice case. It's a soft padded case that certainly beats other tripods in this price range. In short, I'd say there's nothing here that will blow you away. Everything is solid and seems to have avoided the pitfalls of other tripods in this price range. Just a good tripod with a video head that should last you at least a few years depending on how rough you are with your tripods.

I have carbon fiber leg/magnesium head tripods from the well known traditional brands that are many times more expensive than this D225C0+BH-25- and do NOT perform any better! My expectations were low considering the price and weight. But it greatly exceeds all my expectations.

Perfect travel gear for use with low weight mirrorless cameras and moderate weight lens. It will be the only tripod going with me on most trips from now on.

Carbon Fiber Tripods allow you to focus on the work and the ART of photos
Lightweight and super strong construction
Telescoping poles adjust to any height
I like getting super tall tripods so I don't have to worry about height!
The case is SUPER thick and hit the tripod perfectly. Really impressed with the durable nylon, zipper, and thick carrying strap.