The only drawback I see for right DSLR users, so a star deduction: The locking mechanism is located on the right side of the stand and must be turned and then pressed, saying you have to remove the camera with your left hand. It must be in an atypical movement with his left hand grip the lens of up to hold the camera when removing securely in your hand can. Much easier it would have been, could have been the release on the left side installed, then to be able to lift the camera with normal right on the handle. For a typical semi-pro camcorders no problem because this top has a handle usually that one comfortably begins with the left, while the right activates the release.