I chose this product because it has only good reviews and I need a fluid head while filming with the DSLR. Well, for films, it is only suitable limited! The legs may only slightly be extended and to be a little further unfolded so that you have a fairly good grip and not have to hold his hand the tripod. With long exposures I have also noticed that it is not so stable as it looks. When the tripod legs are fully retracted but is also not a problem. When fluid head I have nothing to complain about. If you compare it with other tripods in this price range, it is actually a relatively good product. For amateur photographers with some higher demands is then but a product in a higher price range recommended.