Many of the other tripods I've used with my dslr tend to flex a bit while snapping the shutter, this thing is rock solid. I only gave it 4 stars for the weight as it is sortta heavy, but the weight definitely adds to the stability of this thing. There's a video review of an owner struggling with removing the monopod leg from the tripod. In my case this was a very smooth process. I'm guessing he has a burr on one of the threads. I really love the adjustability and feel of this tripod and would 100% recommend this to anyone looking for a great modular stand without breaking the bank.

This is a nice light tripod suitable for traveling and carrying on a long walk. It does not fit my phone (Pixel 3aXL) with its case on, as the phone is quite large, but I don’t see that as an issue since I intended to use this with my real camera. My phone, with its case, is quite large, but I don’t need a tripod to shoot still photos with my phone. I have a video camera and a large and heavy (1.8 pound/800 gram) DSLR camera, and both work just fine on this tripod. The tripod has no trouble supporting and working with either of the two cameras. I usually work with a much larger, heavier tripod, but if I am going to have to carry it any distance, I certainly will take this tripod. It has sufficient flexibility and control to position the DSLR in any position and is a good value. My DSLR camera is heavy, but the tripod has no trouble supporting and working with it. I can certainly recommend this tripod for most phones (it would fit mine if I removed the case) and for DSLR cameras.

It is now my favorite Tripod to use. It really is light weight and easy to use and very versatile in set up.

Very easy to use camera.

The tripod is very light weight and sturdy

Really liked this tripod for its built quality. This is really sturdy and rotation feels very smooth at all of the sections, the ball head have very smooth 360 rotation. The mount plate is very easy to attach and detach for dslr. I used this with my canon dslr and took many night photos with higher shutter speed and all my photos does not have any blurr as there were some time when it was windy but it holds very well. This tripod is very light weight and carry will be easy during travelling. Opening and setting it up does not take much time as its very portable and it is easy to understand all its knobs without the instruction manual. I have not checked its manual yet but after one use I know all the functions easily as the knob position is easy to know which function it is going to control. Also with 360 rotation option and that is very smooth transition, the video do not have any shaking or tearing effect. Overall I really liked this tripod for its price range and portability and light weight design. Good buy

this tripod is very sturdy, light weight, and very comfortable. this has a nice carry handle built into the center shaft, it's very comfortable and form fitting. very light weight. the size makes this look like it is an old school heavy tripod. it is anything but that. i opened this to it's full height and put my camera on the quick release base. the camera was set up with a battery grip, full sized flash, and an 18 x 270 mm lens. now this is not the heaviest setup for a camera, however it is the heaviest i could make to test out this tripod. at its full height this did not wobble at all. the nice thing about this is if it did have a stability problem from too much weight on it, then you can hang your camera bag from the handy hook on the underside of the main shaft, for stability. if you are moving around a lot while shooting pictures, like on the sidelines at a sporting event, the center pulls out and now you have yourself a mono-pod.every part of this tripod seems as if it was built fro strength and portability. it is very light very strong and quite sturdy.this is instantly my most favorite tripod in my collection. the cost is low for what you are getting. i have seen other tripods for twice the price that offer the same features as this one. well worth the costonce again, compact, light weight, sturdy, strong, and comfortable to use.absolutely worth having

Light weight but very well made.