Safe, easy to operate

Actually I do not like tripods, but now and then it does not go without, especially in low light, but if you can not flash.
I oriented myself when buying on the review of "forest spirit" and use now for several weeks, the Manfrotto 680B together with the head 234RC.
The experiences of the pulled to rate reviewers I can only agree, but I had less trouble at the beginning, because I had done thanks to the Rezi Assist. So at night came right away at 1/2 second, partly at 1/3 s, yet sharp images with a 1.7 kg telephoto state. Other situations: the Exotarium in the zoo, the semi-darkness - nice sharp pictures as long as the subject is not too much and moving me nudged no other visitors; Insect Photography in not so favorable light conditions outdoors when the animals kept quiet.
The tripod is great processed: strong, light, comfortable. Super grip of insulating, pleasantly grippy foam and three reliable quick release, over which the desired height can be adjusted easily. The whole construction is gratifying durable, no play even in suspicious testing so that I now do not quite cheap camera including also costly lenses entrust to the combination of tripod and head unconditionally.
Yes, your head you have to buy at Manfrotto Extra. But that is indeed now in the small print ...