The product seems to fit the needs of a heavy camcorder (3 Kg). Unfortunately it arrived damaged for lack of proper packaging. He was sent in its original box only without protection (bubbles or paper). The packaging was torn. I nevertheless agreed to receive the material. At the opening, I found that the tripod apparently was exposed and brought several places or painter was damaged. This is probably a refurbished product sold as new. I immediately put back in its box I repaired and returned to Amazon.