Perfect match for situations where no large tripod is possible or allowed (or you can "easily" is to lug a). Carries harmless even a full frame camera (5D Mark III) with 24-70 lens, of course without falling! The thread is adjusted so that the lens on one of 3 feet is always ... The feet have small Korkplättchen down, so that, for example, a car roof from being scratched. Conveniently, yet thoughtful and high quality. What more do you want ?! There is no excuse not to use a tripod .... have already repeatedly recommended in my photography courses and other users were then happy with it ...