For this price is the tripod quite OK. Professionals would not grab here anyway, but for serious amateurs, it is an inexpensive alternative to other tripods. I've used it already in div. Night shots and am fully satisfied. The legs can be in my model smoothly extend and retract, the ball head is fine. The only thing that really a bit you joy is clouded the initial smell of the rubber feet (As some have noticed!), But the stench dissipates after a few days. Another practical feature is the included soft carrying case. Had the tripod with already in Majorca -> absolutely Travel suited due to its low weight.
