This is one of the most versatile tripods I've used. There are a lot of options for configuring it, from the normal straight up position, to the inverted position (great for macro and close-up photography!). The top section can be positioned at a 90 angle to the main shaft, with a ball in the center, so my camera can be rotated 360 degrees at the end of the arm - this is great for video when I want a nice, smooth pan. Its also great for taking panoramic photos- my camera lines up on the top of tripod and rotates around it, so I can get nice, level shots which are better for stitching into panoramas. One leg is detachable, for use as a monopod, and unlike other ones I've tried, this one actually comes on and off easily!Overall the design is wonderful.The tripod is very lightweight, and it comes in a very rugged carry bag too.I'm quite pleased with this tripod and have already gotten some very good use out of it!

it works just like advertised. I may buy another.

This tripod is really well designed. It has a lot of versatility and it’s relatively lightweight but it doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy at all. It can extend higher than any other tripod I own which wins big points with me and its easy to set up and fold back up, it only takes seconds to set up and put away once you get the hang of it. All of the joints clamp down nice and tight and stay that way until you loosen them. I particularly like the fact that you can set it up so the bar sits parallel to the ground, it’s perfect for shooting panorama.This tripod looks really cool too. It also comes with a padded carrying bag that zips closed and has handles so it’s easy to carry around and it doesn’t get dinged up.

Este tripode es de muy buena calidad, soporta bien el peso de la cámara lo que me da tranquilidad, es funcional por la variedad de ajustes que permite realizar para las tomas, es resistente pero a su vez es liviano. Lo recomiendo.

This tripod is really well designed. It has a lot of versatility and it’s relatively lightweight but it doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy at all. It can extend higher than any other tripod I own which wins big points with me and its easy to set up and fold back up, it only takes seconds to set up and put away once you get the hang of it. All of the joints clamp down nice and tight and stay that way until you loosen them. I particularly like the fact that you can set it up so the bar sits parallel to the ground, it’s perfect for shooting panorama.This tripod looks really cool too. It also comes with a padded carrying bag that zips closed and has handles so it’s easy to carry around and it doesn’t get dinged up.

I would say this is the nicest tripod I currently own (and also the most expensive). I am more of a hobbyist than a professional.This comes in a nicely padded carrying bag. The bag has large metal zippers and a nylon zipper. It open wide to make removal or replacement of the tripod easy. There are no interior or exterior pockets. There is also an adjustable strap so you can carry over your shoulder.The included instruction manual is pretty basic. There is also an included hex key. I would say if you want to keep this with the tripod you can use some Velcro ties to strap to one of the legs.I like the height of the monopod at full extension. When I place the ball head on top of this & then my camera, I don't need to bend over at all (I am about 6'2"). If I don't use the head then I need to just slightly bend over when using the view finder. There is also a padded grip in this leg. You can also use this as a hiking stick.The legs have a few angles of adjustment. The bottom rubber feet are removable. This does not come with different feet so if you want spikes for example for use in dirt / sand you will need to purchase those as none are included. At full height this will tower over a crowd. There is also a hook where you can hang your backpack or weights to help keep this more stable. You can unscrew this so you can then reverse the center shaft to use as a low or macro tripod.The head is dampened so when rotating you can get a smooth effect if shooting video. You need to be a little careful as the head can unscrew when rotating if you don't have the lock screw loose. This is also my first tripod where you can bring the arm over to shoot off to the side of the tripod. This is really nice being able to stand next to the tripod instead of behind it in some instances.There is a bubble level on the top of the head. The camera mount does not use the snap quick release which in nice as it does not wiggle & feels more secure when you have the knob tightened. You can purchase additional shoes for this tripod.I don't find this tripod to be too heavy for my use & do find it to be very versatile & am so far very happy with this tripod.

I would say this is the nicest tripod I currently own (and also the most expensive). I am more of a hobbyist than a professional.This comes in a nicely padded carrying bag. The bag has large metal zippers and a nylon zipper. It open wide to make removal or replacement of the tripod easy. There are no interior or exterior pockets. There is also an adjustable strap so you can carry over your shoulder.The included instruction manual is pretty basic. There is also an included hex key. I would say if you want to keep this with the tripod you can use some Velcro ties to strap to one of the legs.I like the height of the monopod at full extension. When I place the ball head on top of this & then my camera, I don't need to bend over at all (I am about 6'2"). If I don't use the head then I need to just slightly bend over when using the view finder. There is also a padded grip in this leg. You can also use this as a hiking stick.The legs have a few angles of adjustment. The bottom rubber feet are removable. This does not come with different feet so if you want spikes for example for use in dirt / sand you will need to purchase those as none are included. At full height this will tower over a crowd. There is also a hook where you can hang your backpack or weights to help keep this more stable. You can unscrew this so you can then reverse the center shaft to use as a low or macro tripod.The head is dampened so when rotating you can get a smooth effect if shooting video. You need to be a little careful as the head can unscrew when rotating if you don't have the lock screw loose. This is also my first tripod where you can bring the arm over to shoot off to the side of the tripod. This is really nice being able to stand next to the tripod instead of behind it in some instances.There is a bubble level on the top of the head. The camera mount does not use the snap quick release which in nice as it does not wiggle & feels more secure when you have the knob tightened. You can purchase additional shoes for this tripod.I don't find this tripod to be too heavy for my use & do find it to be very versatile & am so far very happy with this tripod.

I've been using this tri-pod for about a month and I like it a lot it. It isn't perfect but it works well. Its to large for a travel tripod or a hiking Tripod but with the protective case andhoulder strap I am able to carry it along with me and go to shoot locations. I also found it works great for macrophotography and product photography. Being able to move the tripod main shaft into a perpendicular position I was able to get the perfect straight down shot. It even converts into a mono pod. I haven't used this option yet since I had a decent monopod during my last hiking trip. I misplaced the monopod and I think its a goner. I plan on taking it on my next long trip in the late fall.The ball head screws that tighten down and lock it into place are ok but at the right angel it becomes difficult to hold in place. For large camera and lenses this could be an issue. The screw mount also makes a cracking sound if you tighten it down to much. So be careful.This is a tall and heavy tripod. Its great for windy days or shoot about the crowd's head. At full extension its almost 7 feet tall I think. When all the extensions are extended and stowed away. It uses a screw style locking system. They hold tight and I haven't had them loosen up while in use or transport.If you need a good tripod that can reach over the heads of the crowd, transform into monopod, or need a perpendicular tripod mount, then this is a great option. As always, I will update this review if anything changes.

First of all, let me just say that I am super happy with this tripod! It is well designed, and you can tell a lot of thought was put into how to make a solid, useful tool. The materials are outstanding! It is hard to find knobs that are anything but plastic when dealing with tripods, and they can easily break with a lot of use. These are aluminum, which can be expected to hold up to some abuse out on a shoot.The positioning has a range of height and other options, including using it as a monopod. It is simple to use and snap into whatever place you need to use it for. It has good balance, and the pivot ball gives super smooth motion. I really enjoy the multiple height options for shot setup! It is also super lightweight for taking with pretty much anywhere, and comes with a solid carrying case for just that purpose.

I've got a few other lightweight/portable tripods for this price range, and they've all exceeded my expectations - everything felt extremely solid. On the other hand, this tripod feels like it should cost half the price that it does.In one solid piece as you pull it out of the bag, it looks and feels sturdy, but when you start to assemble it, its easy to notice all the poor tolerances. It's not every part, maybe only 30% of the entire tripod feels janky, but thats more than I'd expect at this price. The clips that hold the legs in position move almost an entire inch without any tension on them, the knobs that let the legs fall out and lock feel like you can easily pop them off, and when extended outwards, the tripod head doesn't really feel like it locks in place unless you torque the main knob down.At the end of the day, it works, and the flaws I mentioned haven't really interfered with anything other than my confidence in the unit, so I don't think I should take off more than one star, but at the same time, its definitely not a 5 star tripod at this price in my opinion.