The price of this accessory sobering but after two purchases of low-end tripods I regret not having taken the plunge earlier. By choosing low-end tools you risk being disappointed, to annoy the poor results, the need to replace the object again and see prices rise. Small tip, if you are not rushed, regularly check the rate changes to buy at the best cost. In short, after several months of use, it is a clear-cut opinion that I can make. This tripod is great and it makes you wonder what offer most prestigious and most expensive brands. It inspires confidence by its manufacturing quality and capacity. Carbon is practical, light, without oxidation, hot to the touch and aesthetics. The set does not move, even with the length of left foot, and the clamps are effective. The red ball is very convenient, even with an investment in a hurry you can easily tune the level by loosening and tightening central stem to block everything. If we had to find faults we say it is a bit cumbersome (see a pattern then four sections) and plastic key for clamping tubes that attaches to one of them. This key may be lost if it is detached and I advocate using a wire-type element to prevent unintentional opening. Those holes were probably intended for this purpose. It is with enthusiasm that I attribute the maximum score.