The product description is not lying. The stand is well made and easy to operate. The review by Peter F. describes already.
Lumix G2 45-200 with (my heaviest MFT Lens) itself, fully extended with sun visor, remained stable at moderate wind. Everything else ertägt the tripod without grumbling and growling (eg long exposure with neutral density filter and wireless remote release).
What surprised me the ball head: The carrying capacity of this size is enormous. My MFT equipment is held easily in any position without having to screw mt anknallen brute force. I'm going to modify my quick release plate with some anti-slip tape.
With Canon 40D and 70-200 or 100 Macro the thing is already borderline, indoor as Tischstativ goes, top load is still ok, in lopsided then grab at some point the laws of leverage. With 150s Sigma Macro Olympus E450 outdoors pain threshold is then finally accomplished.
Joking aside:
You get a thoroughly enjoyable product for a reasonable price, that, used properly a lot of fun.
For me the only drawback: the blue of the tripod a shade lighter than my Lumix G2. :-)
Nevertheless 5 stars !!
