The tripod is very light with 850g. Quick release plate is also available and a standard tilt. Men can also mount any other tripod head here. Retracted it's 66cm short and extended max. 160cm. Through the great foot (trundle tripod) the tripod stands alone. Even with a large lens and my Sony NEX 5N, it is no problem. It is safe and quiet. If high wind is present, you have to hold it easily but. The fluid damped rotational movement is great, just for video recording, Video swing is smooth and uniform. Ideally, one still has a remote control to trigger it. For the Sony NEX series is now also available with a Video Star / stop function. My Video to the tripod: [...]