I just wanted a simple, lightweight second tripod for hiking etc. The stand is okay, but the 3-way head spoils everything. In no axis where 90 ° swivel must be possible, he may actually be 90 ° rotated. That is, it can no horizontal photos are taken! Inaccurate manufacture and thick varnish layer set before an end. The head is only useful if you even eliminates the problems associated with the file. Otherwise, return to the manufacturer, who definitely does not check the function of their products before selling! If the stuff for 4 stars, so there are 2 almost too much.