In addition to professional journals, I moved all kinds of postings on this topic for help. And the reviews here on Amazon.
I wanted to have a sturdy tripod that holds my camera equipment, no - like its predecessor - too vulnerable to be for vibration. In addition me a ball head was important. And it should be all legs separately adjustable in angle.
If you're in certain forums on the go to get recommendations, high-priced tripods are recommended often. Brands like Berlebach, Manfrotto & Co. shaking hands. And yes, the tripods make really a very solid impression. But my budget for a tripod was nunmal between 80, - and 100, -. More could (did not want to!) I do not spend.
For some time I flirted with this Cullmannstativ 525M magnesite. But when you read or ask in forums, one often gets a crushing response. It was a bad tripod and if you buy is one that you could be throwing away money also equal. Better you would spend more money for something reasonable. And who does not want to learn, will have to pay more than once ...
This really unsettled me. And the description here to the screw that is too short, let me also doubt.
But here Amazon plays a major role in the decision. Buy - and if you do not like: return without complications.
As the DHL messenger and a half days after the order rang I was delighted. Opened the package and found - not surprisingly - the tripod before.
First impression: It looks very valuable. Holds good to me and you feel the stability.
So I read the instructions and screwed, the screw for the tripod head with an Allen key (supplied). Turned them into the tripod head firmly and fastened screw with head back on the center column. Done. The bolt is here but longer than it describe some Reszensenten. I tested it anyway and the head is firmly seated.
The tripod has a load capacity of 6kg. The head of 4kg. And I trust the combination of my camera equipment (about 2.5kg) gladly. However, I will of course be checked from time to time, the strength again and tighten if necessary.
The ball head takes no trouble to the equipment and keeps it also easily. The head does not decrease. And the stand is properly fixed and stable. Everything as it should be.
The monopod is also very nice. Especially since I anyway wanted to buy one. As the 525M I really came in handy.
I was surprised about the size. I'm with my 173cm completely satisfied.
Cullmann even offers a 10 year warranty when registered. That was something that gave me security.
As far as my first impression. The product is very stable and leaves a quality impression.
Would I buy it again to me? Yes of course.