So far I had worked with a very cheap tripod and now I wanted to see if this slightly more expensive one could do it. I travel a lot with my camper and so far I have mainly needed the tripod for stopovers at beautiful motifs, so that I can then take my photos extensively and patiently. Landscapes, people in front of landscapes, etc. So I don't carry around with me, which is a good thing. It's a bit too heavy for that. Since, as I said, I'm patient and take my time, it doesn't bother me that setting it up takes some time. In the meantime, however, the handles are in place and I am quite enthusiastic about the functions. I really appreciate the fact that I can go up and out to the side so far and still have a stable stance. I'm definitely less scared for my camera than I used to be. What I find particularly cool is the possibility of taking macro shots by attaching the camera to the tripod at the bottom. I want to try that soon. Overall, I'm satisfied with the quality and the range of functions for this price. It's an improvement on the lower price ranges and is absolutely sufficient for me as a hobby photographer.