If you need a serious tripod which is heavy duty to take the knocks and be rock steady at all times in all conditions But lightweight at the same time, then this is the tripod of choice. Each leg opens to multiple stop positions. Very simple twist for easy release of next leg level. Standard head fitting and we carry several heads in stock to fit this tripod. Center column is of the clamp type, simple twist for immediate grip and smooth setting of column height. If weight and height is important, then you'll get the extra height with this tripod for less weight. Very quick fold up for those moments when time is of the essence. And with high engineering, and a very high quality case what more can you ask?