I looked ahead several reviews to the tripod and have therefore set my expectations very low. The package was quite big - I do not know otherwise. In the cardboard loosely 3 tripods would fit well. For product selbst.Erster impression: It is "cute". But: It keeps !!! It seems that I have a Nikon D5300 with a travel zoom lens of the 300 class and the weight is held. That made me very pleasantly surprised!. I have therefore already made a few photos and it's ok. Yes, the working height falls at other stands higher, but I knew already. 1. Addendum: You can see the stand rod in the middle and further extend the height well enough. Yes, it smells a little, as other people have described here, but that's gone Ruck Zuck. I need a tripod for a trip abroad. Until I'll take it, I test the tripod described here in detail. Perhaps it is actually on a journey - points in terms of equipment (incl. Bag) and height (packed), and weight it can anyway here !!! - Supplement: Weight with the supplied bag (thank - other manufacturers want already alone for a bag without a tripod partially 50): Ca. 580 gr. - An ideal lightweight. Yes, it has no quick release plate and the dragonflies for alignment are covered by my camera. (Can be quite different from other cameras). But I think with a little practice it works already. And who would have thought that such an inexpensive tripod can really serve its purpose properly? So I am pleasantly surprised. But I am also aware that it is not a professional tripod. I'm starting only just and it is ok and I would recommend it. Another Addendum: Meanwhile, I've made more "photo tours" and the tripod is the ideal travel companion! Since my camera also has a video function, I also shot several videos on the tripod and a swivel can be overcome easily. Even now I have a bit more practice and the camera can be fixed very quickly. Another positive development is also to be noted that in my package yet also a cleaning cloth and a mini torch was included - even for many thanks! My very positive experience moved me to increase this to a perfect score. The first positive impression already has been confirmed and affirmed. - Top marks for this great tripod.