Stable enough for a mini tripod (especially photo, video if the camcorder is light enough) for a mini expense and a ditto footprint (fits in the bag of a bridge). Tightness (screws), which did not defeated quickly. Allows use of the various possibilities for a good digital camera and make quality breaks (where an iso set low sensitivity and the absence of accompanying noise). Four stars instead of five because the weight limit is quickly reached (500g?)