So the first thing standing out is the striking color of some of the details of this otherwise black tripod. That alone is worth a consideration, but looks isn't everything.The first contact with the tripod is to set it up. it folds over to hide the center column and that keeps it compact when stored. Overall, however, that also takes a bit away from the stability. Extend all the skinny legs, and you'll find it to be somewhat shaky. That's nothing a timer for hands-off trigger release can't reduce, but it also makes the camera susceptible to gusty wind or simply walking by on anything other than rock-solid ground.But described stability issue may be an acceptable compromise as this is light and relatively compact. What less expected is how tall this thing can extend between the legs and the center column. The taller the shakier, but still better than trying to take a picture on your tippie toes with your arm extended out. That's about as tall as this thing is or at least feels (depending on your stature). Of course, you need some form of remote for that, so make it a wireless one to prevent vibration of the camera.Another cool feature (in this price range) is the ability to mount the camera off center. You do so by extending the inner tube of the center and turn it 90 degree and lock it there. You have to fully extend the shaft as there are two possible orientations in the head with no in-between, so you have to disengage and put it in the second hole.Overall, it's a cleaver tripod with quite a surprising amount of features for the price, but it comes with the caveat of being somewhat flimsy. For professional work or macro photography, you may want to invest in a sturdier design, especially as lenses then to grow in size and weight. Others should be safe considering this tripod, and if nothing else, it sure is pretty.