The tripod head is complete, both inside and out of plastic and is not as true for photography and filming. In photo position has partially problems in detecting and align and the films you have problems with regular pans. Most disturbs me, however, that the holding plate has play on the camera in the holder of the stand.
Now you might think, you exchanged the tripod head from easy. However, the dismantling of the head is not possible and it would be me actually too good to screw a quality tripod head on this tripod. For those who rely on low weight and pack size, can be satisfied with this tripod. Who is, however, dependent on stability and reliability, which I advise against. From me there are 3 stars.