This tripod can be used for a wide range of purposes. But this is only true if you want to use a smartphone, a compact camera, a small system camera or an action camera. For anything larger, this tripod is too small and weak. However, you always have the right tripod to hand for the devices mentioned. In its initial state, the tripod weighs around 800 grams and has a pleasantly short length of just over 30 cm. This means that you can easily pack the product into (almost) any camera bag or backpack. A carrying bag is included. When in use, the three legs can be extended continuously, so that - with the center column retracted - the maximum height of the tripod is just over one meter. If you also use the maximum extension of the center column, you can reach a very good 1.70 meters. Together with the camera, I - at 1.85 meters tall - can then work comfortably with the tripod without having to bend down. In addition, the angle of the legs can be adjusted in three settings, so that shots close to the ground are also possible. When fully extended, however, you still have to add a little weight, as the whole structure then becomes a little wobbly. However, if you hang the camera bag on the tripod, this problem is solved. The camera is mounted on a small ball head, which is not extremely high quality, but is still better than many competing products. It is more than usable and can be adjusted sufficiently. However, a quick-release plate or holder for it is missing. As a little goodie, you can remove the center column and use it as a selfie stick (if you need that) or as a reasonably usable monopod. Also nice, but not absolutely necessary, is the small smartphone adapter and the separate Bluetooth trigger. Both are useful but not a must. Conclusion: For the low price, you absolutely cannot complain. The tripod is high quality, can be extended high, offers many features and is absolutely practical. I would have liked a quick-release plate, but at this price it really isn't a must. Considering the price-performance ratio, I can confidently give it five stars!