The tripod is small, lightweight and sturdy and stable. For compact cameras, I do not see any restrictions on the state's assets and the carrying capacity of the spherical head. With Olympus OMD-EM10 with 12-40 / 2.8 TOP PRO and mounted handle the stability is not achieved 100% and limit the retention of the ball head. If the camera is a little further than the horizontal pivoted downward tends to tilt the tripod. With lighter lenses is not the case. My conclusion: Thoroughly recommended if you plan attached a top-heavy> 800g camera.