First impression was very positive, because it makes for its price range a very high quality and well-made impression and comes with cloth bag and is really very handy and light. Perfect for the journey so where when traveling by air every kilo counts. The maximum Arbeitsköhe have to consider as a limitation and the limited carrying capacity of the stand. I work with a Canon 7 D and which is already difficult. With my 100 macro it goes, but I think the tripod then better determine if I do not work quite centered. A large tele (70-200) I would not advise because of the tilt and damage. However, it is still quite stable, although of course my Manfrotto plays in a different league, but also costs about 300 euros. But you get the thing all right gedeichselt with the Cullmann. The ball head is a small weak point, because man must turn him already very firmly to get the camera correctly fixed and I wonder how long that goes along with this material. But for the price is hard to expect more. Very good is the ability to angle the strong legs, so that you can reach a fairly low working height, which is essential for macros. Considering the legs of all, naturally affecting the rigidity, but it's still ok.
All in all a really recommendable tripod for the journey. For everyday safely with weaknesses, but it was probably not well designed. I was pleasantly surprised and possibly write a supplement to my journey through the more thorough experience.