great price.Pretty much everything about this product impressed me. From the moment you open it from the packaging you realize how small and portable it is. The tripod feels very secure and the monopod is the best part. You simply remove one of the legs and attach it to the center shaft. It only takes about a minute or less to swap from one to the other.

My wildlife photography/birding hobby has always been on a very tight budget due to my very tight pension! I have had a couple of cheapo tripods which,frankly were rubbish!So when I was offered this tripod free in return for a honest and unbiased review I snatched it up quickly!So what do you get for your hard earned cash? In the box you will find.....1 X Tripod bag with a shoulder strap.1 X Tripod with.....1 X Short central axis.1 X Standard screw.1 X Allen key.1 X Head bag,to protect the head (a very good idea!)1 X very useful and informative user manual.The whole lot comes packaged in a very sturdy box giving maximum protection for the tripod.How simple is the tripod to set up?Extremely easy indeed,the three legs are initially folded up towards the head,and it is just a case of folding them down and extending them to give you the correct height required for your camera and/or spotting scope.It was so easy that I didnt have to bother with the instruction manual at all.the locking lugs on the legs etc, are easy to lock/unlockThe tripod is manufactured from high grade magnesium aluminium alloy,and looks as if it will last for a long time!The head is where you will probably need to consult the instruction manual,just so you can get it set correctly (Hint, pop a screwdriver with a wide head into your bag as you will need one to tighten the head screw) the head also has a small spirit level to assist with getting your photograph straight!And that is almost all you need to know,except to say that if you need the tripod to be even more stable than it already is,there is a sprung hook at the base of the central axis where you can suspend and extra weight.The product photos show the tripod bag usedto hold the weight and this would seem to be a good idea!A terrific mid priced tripod for the keen photographer.

This is definitely the tripod to get. It's exceptionally versatile in how it can be manipulated to enable the taking of the perfect picture in whatever the situation. It's light enough to be portable, but sturdy enough to give me confidence that my precious camera will be safe. It of course comes with the essential weight hook, so it can be weighed down to enhance stability where necessary. Oh, it comes beautifully packaged, complete with carrying case and shoulder strap. The tripod itself looks absolutely gorgeous and I can't imagine how it could possibly be improved upon aesthetically. I'm very proud to own it, and my camera loves it too. Very highly recommended.