Holds well even with a zoom but we must tighten knob. In this case, the rotation of the tray for panoramic photos can not be used (because it takes slightly un-tighten the knob and it no longer holds). Adjustable head on a monopod or tripod very easily. Really easy to use and very light but does not replace a real tripod if there are no available support (pole, tree, railing, chair ...). I can screw it as the basis of my monopod and this can make an extra tripod but not a SLR (rather light compact) and in calm weather. Accessories (feet poking, wheels, suction cups) found.