I use this tripod to maintain a compact flash. A pretty slim carrying case is included. The tripod can be set up easily. The pillars are from far enough so that it is secure. When both telescopes are fully extended, it reaches a height of about 2.80 meters. The telescopic rods can be fixed arbitrarily by clamps. The clamps are quite stiff. Solving a clamp, the telescope of screwed (light) flash decreases due to the attenuation incl. Down gently. The tripod is not too hard, which is good for transport but -I would not necessarily heavy or expansive Accessories want span. It has no tilt functionality; you have to expand with a tilt head. I opted for the Manfrotto 026 Lite-Tite screen Eiger and umbrella holder. If you let the tilt head on the tripod, this does not fit in the transport bag. There is in this case not a specialist in order to accommodate the tilt head in it. My conclusion: for the price a useful stand for not too heavy loads. Have brought me again for a second flash the same stand.