I own an older but ultra stable film Linhof tripod on which plastic almost a foreign word, but unfortunately did not have the possibility to tilt the camera to portrait mode. This inexpensive Neiger was compromising solution without the stability and vibration resistance of the stand. Camera does exactly tilt 90 ° and because of Neiger can be solved on the tripod and turn, he makes it even more flexible than many expensive 3D camera tripod, and a quick-release plate with safety pin gabs on top. For me the solution and thus a strong buy recommendation.