The tripod has a very good quality of materials. The legs open very smoothly and have no play. In addition, the tripod head holds a heavy camera perfectly. The closed size is very moderate for the height when open. It has several positioning modes and you can remove the central leg to use it as a monopod. I have another one from a well-known brand, smaller and I needed something bigger, and the truth is that this tripod has nothing to envy it and with an exceptional quality-price ratio. A good buy.

Good and stable and easy to lock once you find the position you want

So many different positions that this tripod can reach to get the perfect capture, good for panoramas, astrophotography, landscapes and macro photography, super light and great for carrying on all your adventures

Have only used it a couple of times but looks like it will be a great tripod.

This is a great tripod! Lightweight, but still solidly constructed. The precision-crafted ballhead operates smoothly. The locking mechanisms throughout the tripod, from the leg clips to the top plate, all engage quickly and securely. And transforming the center column into the extension arm is simple and easy to execute.

Please note: do NOT overextend the arm - there is a stop point indicated. Or you could replace the end-cap with a hook and put a counterbalance weight it.

In my honest opinion, this is a solid and versatile tripod, and would be a great addition to anyone's kit! Happy shopping!!

Not the lightest one out there but I needed something that my Canon 1d Mk Iv and the 70-200 or 150-600 lenses could mount on and not topple. This tripod is up to the task. My combo weighs in at nearly 4kg and this tripod should take 10kg apparently. I like the way it can convert to a monopod too and the ball joints are a boon for quick role changes. Sturdy, well built and looks good too!

I have been using this tripod for several days now, in this time I have gotten a good understanding of the features of this tripod and its strengths. I live in Alberta and got this mainly for using it while hiking to capture scenic landscapes for the upcoming summer. I am thinking about using this as a tripod for a side photography business and I wanted to invest in a good quality tripod which would last me several years. I chose the aluminum material since it is lightweight and it will be easy to carry this while hiking/camping. This one also comes in a handy bag which protects the tripod while it is not being used. While using this tripod I immediately noticed how stable the tripod felt with my heavy DSLR on it, this is very important as I need this to achieve professional quality photos which are not blurry, which can ruin the image altogether. The adjustable knobs and legs are user-friendly and well made. The ball of the head is great quality and was useful for videography purposes. The price point of this is decent as I wanted to get a tripod that was great quality as opposed to something cheap which would only last me a short time. Overall satisfied with my purchase and would recommend to budding photographers/videographers.

This is a good quality product, I was looking for a higher tripod for Landscape work and although a bit on the heavy side I could not afford a carbon fibre one but it does come with a very good quality carry bag and the height is great, also the top part being able to extend sideways has been great being able to get angled shots without the tripod legs in the frame