some amazing parts and some more feeling like lower quality but exactly as described, feel like the head joint could be better but definetly best you will get deal wise on a sturdy magnesium alloy tripod

Received this tripod yesterday, The overall construction and materials are excellent, the only exception is the legs could be a bit more robust the flex a little with my metal bodied DSLR and 250 lens. The ball head is very well made for the price, sturdy, easy to adjust and head turns in a smooth controllable manner. I am very happy with this tripod.

This tripod is fantastic. The ball head allows for smooth panning when shooting video and gives the user the ability to shoot at angles a base model tripod would not allow. It has a good solid build that does not tip when bumped or when the wind picks up. The center of gravity is excellent and can be altered by locking angle of the legs in one of 3 positions. The angle locks on the legs are well constructed, they will not slip but are easily unhinged to change positions or fold the tripod. The extension locks on the legs are tight and the legs will not gradually slide up as will happen with a lesser tripod. Height can be adjusted either through the extension of the legs or by raising the head of the tripod, making it nice when you have the tripod leveled and want to adjust the height without the hassle of re-leveling. The quick connect function is a great feature, it works with a nut that must be turned to expand the plate instead of a lever which I have seen on other models, however this may be better than a plastic lever since it is metal and should not wear out so quickly. With the recessed area on the side of the ball head you can turn the camera to portrait mode and move with the dial base, which makes changing orientation painless. The tripod also comes with a high quality case. The case is cloth, but rigid with a heavy zipper, carrying handles, and a shoulder strap making this lightweight (~4lbs) tripod easy to carry to any location.Pros:LightweightBall head allows smooth panningQuick ConnectLeg angle locksSturdyMultiple height adjustment optionsQuality caseCons:Leg angle locks can be tricky to figure out the first timeFolds up (over the head) for storage with seems to confuse your non-photography friends when they try and pack up your gearQuick connect uses nut instead lever

Easy to set up, light weight, sturdy...used a 80-400 Tokina lens on my Nikon d7200...all went well...I would like the legs to be more robust...seems they could break easy, but so, all has gone beyond my expectations....HRK

This has all the features of more expensive tripods in a somewhat lesser build quality. Holds my Canon DSLR and a medium focal length lens with reasonable stability. I would not go with heavier gear or movement shots such as birds or sports. Weight is acceptable for hiking into landscape shooting locations. Comes with a well made carry case and packs down to suitcase size. For the price, this is a good starter tripod and supplements my heavier units when on location.

Just what I anticipated and the product has not let me down. I like the gimbal adjustment to control the lateral and longitudinal axis for better shots.

Well constructed...lightweight and sturdy...good choice on my part!!

So far, really impressed with what I've ordered from this company (bought a very nice set of filters from them before, which was a lot less than the competition, was very well made, and came in a nice folding case to throw in your bag).Took quite a while to get it shipped because it's coming from China by mail, but well worth waiting for. Very solid product at a very decent price. If you're looking at a reasonable tradeoff between height and portability, and add in a good build, at a reasonable price point, this one should be on your shortlist.

Super lightweight but works great with my Sony alpha a6000.

This is an excellent and low cost tripod. My only complaint was that the length of the center column made it impossible to get close to the ground unless I reversed the column which I could do. I don't like having to do everything upside down with the reversed column. I contacted customer support and they were extremely helpful. I have a short column on the way that will allow me to take shots very close to ground level. I appreciate their patience and assistance.