Servus, now I have to write a feedback sometimes. I had previously a 80 and 100 tripod from Cullman and Hama .... and honestly - after I discovered the Amazon ... and ordered the same ... I have immediately the overpriced and wobbly things again carried back to Media Markt. .. Hammer Super Stable ... joints and clamping rail made of metal ... and for 45th Hab then compared the media market ... to get what equivalent are 150+ announced the selfsame ... so who needs a tripod nix plastic ... and not spend a fortune will ... take the Amazon part ... PS. The good thing is, the rail can be connected to my EOS 100D remain .. battery can still open ... just great ... Greeting Alex