I recently purchased this tripod and it is definitely what I was looking for! I am a Youtube content creator and was looking for an affordable upgrade. What interested me the most was the horizontal function. I usually need a bird's eye/overhead view not only for my videos but also for photography, this feature will be very useful. This tripod offers many other options that I look forward to using. For example, the head can pan very smoothly, which will be great for panoramic shots or a cinematic feel. I was blown away how high you can extend the tripod, which will be amazing for photography or events. Turning the tripod into a multi-angle or a monopod depending on your needs is quite simple with the user's friend's guide brochure. It includes a travel case that is perfect for storing or taking on the go. It is not too heavy but still very solid. If you need more support, you can easily attach a sandbag/weight to the hook at the bottom. All in all, I highly recommend this tripod to any photographer/video maker. It's a great professional tripod that's well built but won't break the bank. Not too heavy but still very sturdy. If you need more support, you can easily attach a sandbag/weight to the hook at the bottom. All in all, I highly recommend this tripod to any photographer/video maker. It's a great professional tripod that's well built but won't break the bank. Not too heavy but still very sturdy. If you need more support, you can easily attach a sandbag/weight to the hook at the bottom. All in all, I highly recommend this tripod to any photographer/video maker. It's a great professional tripod that's well built but won't break the bank.