I'm a very amateur photographer, mainly doing some candids of the family and friends, and some more ambitious vacation photos. We also use it for bird photos in the backyard. I've got a Canon Rebel SL3 with the kit lens, a Canon 50mm, and a Tamron 70-300mm, which is the heaviest of the 3.I've had other cheap tripods in the past. They do OK for what they are, but never provide quite as sturdy a platform as I like. They are not smooth or easy to adjust. They also tend to break because they are made of cheap materials. Also, they tend to be heavy.This tripod is a BIG step up from what I'm used to. If you're a professional and already have 4+ figure carbon fiber tripods that are loaded with features and engineered like a Porsche, you might not appreciate this as much as I do. But for the typical photography hobbyist looking to get into a quality tripod for not a lot of money, this is an excellent choice.The features I really like:- It can get very low (including mounting camera underneath - great for garden macros), very high, and everything in between.- Double ball heads give you every possible angle- Bubble level helps you get the camera straight- Quick release is very easy to screw in and out, as well as mount- Everything that tightens or loosens allows you do to so very quickly and easily- Almost every adjustment feels smooth- Monopod option, so it's like a 2fer reallyMy only complaint - the written instructions are very difficult to understand. That said, the diagrams are good enough for anyone to explore and figure out.Overall, though, this is a great deal on a nice quality tripod. I think it's worth the cash over a more basic model, even if you are just a hobbyist.