As a hobby photographer, my camera is of course always with me...especially when travelling! That's why I bought this tripod as a travel tripod. The tripod was packaged very well and arrived without any damage. When I opened the package, the tripod was again packed in a separate box (OVP). An important point if you want to give the tripod as a gift. The scope of delivery included the tripod with a tripod bag and an adapter for the smartphone. I will probably never use the latter, because I don't get out a tripod for taking pictures with my cell phone...I was and still am very positively surprised by the tripod...it makes a very high-quality impression. It can also be carried very well in the hand thanks to the handle for short distances. For longer distances, however, I clamp it to my photo backpack, because the weight distribution is better that way. The clamp fasteners allow the legs of the tripod to be extended in a matter of seconds. My old tripod had screw caps and that took a little longer and was annoying at times...especially when it had to be done quickly. The tripod still has a spirit level. So you can at least see when the tripod is straight. It would have been a great bonus if the tripod head also had a spirit level. However, it is unlikely to be found in this price segment and it is ok. The tripod head can be rotated 360 degrees. The long lever, which makes it possible to swivel the head smoothly without jerking, is practical. What is important especially for panorama and video recordings. If I am not wrong, the tripod head is a 2-way tilt head. Also particularly suitable for videos. The tripod also has rubber feet that are attached to ball joints (unfortunately I don't know the correct name for them