I knew the company did not previously was a bit skeptical. My Hama was unsuited for my Sony Alpha 350 with the various not necessarily lightweight lenses tripod. This to keep the fixed point both at the point for the accurate positioning as well as at the point. The literature was me aware that you only with a well-functioning ball head the accuracy achieved for example for macro shots are required. Short. The tripod meets all expectations. In hardness using a weeklong trip to Croatia, it has proved to be excellent in both macro and shooting at night. It is very robust and therefore easy to fix also inspire confidence. The once chosen point does not change the weight of the camera within and nothing slips. To help you have a small spirit level which ensures that the horizon is also wagrecht. Highlight is that you can ausdehenen the spread of the three tripod legs outward so that you can make even shots almost from the ground. In many situations, a great advantage. Clear such robust quality must also be reached with the appropriate materials. And therefore is the only "disadvantage" that it is slightly heavier than an aluminum tripod. There is but delivered in a practical carrying case which can be well over your shoulder. Especially after a trip where I have well over 2000 pictures taken and the tripod had always with you, I can say unreservedly recommended.