Go easy with Video Eiger and handy. If you used mirror lock up and lead times, then size and weight is a confortable compromise serious tripods - just go in nature. I especially like the ability to close to the ground (macro) to work, even if the tripod legs are not überschwenkbar. Two criticisms: a) the feet should (be equipped with metal pins (stability in the Naur)), b) are in the pull-out tripod legs after a 3x off unsightly signs of wear as seen scratches (Carbon). That's why (only) four stars (instead of five).