Had this article purchased on May 31 and already on August 11, the thread has passed to lock the camera. As far adopted, it is overexcited -No, I have not overdone it and now firmly gedreht- quite rudely, without damping over works the camera forward or back. Normally, I am not inclined to issue negative customer reviews. But in view of the fact that this tripod was unusable within a very short time, I am of the opinion that potential customers should know does not hold this brand delivers what it promises.