Property me it as a travel tripod and as Always and everywhere-this Tripod gekauft.Wegen the small pack size (under 30 cm), it easily fits in backpacks and even in my all-weather jacket pocket) when unscrewing the ball head. Thanks to the quick-click on the legs, it is easy to install in a few seconds in the max.Höhe. Materia and processing are very satisfactory for this price. For my photographic purposes so absolutely recommended. - For stability, I must say, it is absolutely safe (Lumix Fz 150), but I also do not shoot at Orkanböhen or in Hurricangebieten) Finally, a small note at some writer here ...... how can you be upset with hindsight that it is too small and besitzt.Man no built-in level should be and discover once the product description before buying it .... , Greeting