I recently bought this tripod and it is definitely what I was looking for! I'm a Youtube content creator and was looking for an affordable upgrade. What interested me the most was the horizontal function. Usually I need a bird's eye view/top view not only for my videos but also for photography, this feature will be very useful. This tripod has many other options that I look forward to. For example, the head can pan very smoothly, which is great for panoramic shots or a cinematic feel. I was blown away by how high you can extend the tripod which will be amazing for photography or events. With the user's instruction booklet, it's easy to convert the tripod to a multi-angle or monopod according to your needs. It includes a travel pouch perfect for storing or taking with you. It's 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 would 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 robust. If you need more support you can easily attach a sandbag/weight to the hook at the bottom. All in all I would 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 robust. If you need more support you can easily attach a sandbag/weight to the hook at the bottom. All in all I would 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.