I do not use the product for a camera, but for my Olympus LS-5 Digital Recorder. With the small and inexpensive tripod I have a great chance found the device firmly and at least somewhat Cushioned set up on the table. It is positive that the legs are extendable (although I do not know how long that is going to work) and the state is really stable. In short, the small part is doing what it should.