This applies fully to on this tripod. Have come today night from the evening shift home, neighbors had accepted the delivery and my wife had asked me the big package in the room. So I was not curious, no no, I just had to know everything, grabbing the tripod even at night to test it out. As a trained machinist I understand what metal and stability and I may say, is about to see an absolutely solid product at a great price. As an avid amateur photographer this tripod meets all expectations for the installation of my light spots and possibly also (when using two such stands with extended connection) wearing appropriate backgrounds in mobile use. But I let myself just mentally think of something and will not reorder certainly two or even three of these tripods. I can pronounce an absolute buy recommendation for this product with a clear conscience !!!