I love that it's so convenient and universal. I use this for my phone; so I can't comment on how a real camera would fare. For my phone, it's perfect. It folds up nicely and has a carrying case. Very easy to assemble once you want to use it. It extends to a good height to take a picture from a good angle. Plus it has a handle for panoramic shots. It has a little built in spirit level which is a nice touch. In my experience, I've had smaller/shorter ones where I had to lean on something if I wanted a picture/video from a higher angle. Or if they're bigger, they're bulkier. Either harder and harder to transport; or too much work to assemble some pictures. This one is great, lightweight but sturdy and as I mentioned, easy to take apart to use. Very self explanatory to take full advantage of its potential. It also has a little wireless button for taking pictures and videos. I've had these in the past. They are my favorite type of wireless remotes. Small and easy to pair with your Bluetooth instantly. To record a video you hold the button and release it to finish the video. For a picture it is one click. The light that shows the picture is not included with this tripod. I attached it from another set. Still a plus point, shows how universal it is. How it can accommodate different attachments. I am extremely happy with this tripod.