There will be more stable tripods - but not at this price. I tested the tripod thoroughly as soon as I received it: it passed all the tests with flying colors! Sure, it vibrates a little, but that can't be avoided given the size and weight, I've never seen a tripod (and I've had several much more expensive and heavier ones) that didn't show weaknesses somewhere. I can live with this tripod though, it's light and compact enough to take with you anywhere, yet strong and flexible enough to handle any shooting situation. Reviewers complain about the stability when the tripod is fully extended - I can't imagine ever reaching these limits, I'm just too small (184 cm) for that. What particularly interested me was the folding column and its usefulness. I'm excited: With an EOS 5D, a macro and attached macro flash - weight approx. 2.3 kg - I could not detect any blurring, although I had deliberately switched off the mirror lockup! Conclusion: A great tool for relatively little money! As a precaution, I only gave it 4 stars for durability, because I would like to observe the plastic parts (guide sleeves and locking screws) for a longer period of time.