the Rollei tripod is very stable only the ball head can be determined only conditionally --- it contributes according to the manufacturer 1kg but what use to me this 1 kg if the ball head not there therefore mitspielt-- a star deduction --- my solution the head of the bullet pull off with sandpaper and roughen the small tab on the lock screw sever so it can be put on solid --- can you do with a knife with teeth - but thumbscrew previously completely out drehen-- is somewhat necessary force but It works - for compressing the ball and the head just a rag or towel use --sonst does it hurt in the hand while squeezing --- done thought now holds the thing even my Canon EOS 700 D - Class and it was the tripod indeed meant for me so I was looking for 1 kg load --- the feet can be adjusted as desired and the quick release plate on the head is also awesome --- which can be to the camera drann so let the one on the tripod is not always and must --- Unscrew the plate snaps then the head itself is powered on it is even an eyelet for a wrist strap attached - because with the hand straps for the EOS can not open the battery compartment ---- after they have been attached to the tripod nut --- I can give a strong buy recommendation on the stand for the little tag