The mini tripod has already accompanied us through several holidays while both done for landscapes with sub-optimal Lichverhältnissen (at least for our compact camera) as well as for spontaneous Selbsaufnahmen really good services. The only drawback of the design is that you have to mount the tripod for vertical shooting absolutely anywhere, because the ball joint does not permit this orientation in the state. But in my opinion a mini tripod is so then yes but not thought. The inclusion of works perfectly with the mounting plate and allows rapid deployment for snapshots. The legs can be shaped by outstanding and the foam surface offers enough friction so that you can attach it to the tripod, the camera also on smooth surfaces such as lampposts. My conclusion: I would buy again.