[Ball Head] I have about 7 tripods but this is my first carbon fiber one, I also have the 235AB, which is the aluminum version of this travel tripod. The carbon fiber version is an inch longer folded but at 2.63 pounds, is 0.67 pounds lighter than the aluminum one. Both can Carry a 13.2 pound load, easily accommodating my 6DM2 and 24-105 lens. The controls are a bit more refined than the AB model and I like the addition of a folding twist ring on the arca plate so you don?t need to hunt for a coin. Also, was never a fan of twist locks but these are pretty good and only require a partial turn to lock. Seems pretty stable too, despite the light weight. Well built, quality product and exceptional price.

[Ball Head] It's light, tall, and sturdy. I saw the other review complaining about the lack of rigidity, and tried it out. Well, it's very rigid when the center column is retracted, and less so when extended. To be honest, this is expected. You're buying a travel tripod that is light and small and portable. It's not going to compete in terms of rigidity with the big and heavy tripods that you don't wish to haul around while you travel. If you're willing to sacrifice some height and retract the center column to the minimum you'll get a very rigid tripod at a decent height. If you're still not satisfied, you can retract the thinner feet as well for even more rigidity. But if you ever want the extra height and care less about rigidity (aka. you're not doing long exposure), you'll have that option as well. And if you're limited in space, you can easily convert it to a really tall monopod. All in all, it's a really versatile tripod and if you're anywhere below 6'7 it should comfortably reach your eye level.

[+40° to -91°] Appears well made and easy to transition from normal use to more of a macro platform. I changed out the head for no other reasons than I am used to a certain brand. Leg locks are secure, no criticisms, I am happy with my purchase.

[+40° to -91°] It's very light weight and surprisingly sturdy. One of my current goals is to downsize all my photo gear to be light and agile. Whether it's hiking or street shooting, this tripod helps me go a long way to that end.

[Yes] This is my first carbon fiber tripod. I am very happy with it. It is vey light and comfortable to carry. Also, it's very sturdy with the tameron 150-500mm lens on it.

[Yes] Awesome tripod. Great quality and it can be used in many different ways . The carbon fiber makes it light and at the same time it's sturdy and can hold a sale with a zoom lenses and not have to worry about it tipping over. My previous tripod was too light and in heavy winds would shake. This tripod doesn't have those issues. I would recommend this tripod.

[4] Out of all the tripods I've had, tested & researched, this one's definitely a keeper. Right out of the box, it's lightweight but incredibly sturdy. The overall build quality is outstanding. It's extremely versatile for whatever photography genre. The equipped ballhead is very easy to function & is very accurate/smooth. As far as handling weight, not a concern. The specs say it can handle up to 33lbs, so no problem with heavier lenses. I can place my Sony FE 200-600mm on & never have to worry, it's secure. As far as height, it's fantastic...I'm 6'0" and with the center post not even raised it comes up to nose level which I feel is perfect. For an amazing overall & versatile tripod, I would recommend this to anyone. And best of all, the cost is very reasonable.

[3.37 lb] Great Value for this Tripod, I would recommend to anyone that wants a lighter, High quality Tripod.

[Ball Head] My need was for a small, light-weight tripod for travel and general photography. Many of the carbon fiber tripods were very expensive, but this one answered all my requirements at a great price. After several shoots I have been very pleased. I use both crop and full sensor cameras with lenses up to 400mm with no problem. All my longer lenses have tripod rings and I usually use mirror lockup. I was surprised how well the 150 Ball head kept things steady in spite of its smaller size. The limitations of the tripod are its total height and the time it takes to set up, but that has not been a problem for me. If you need to change plates often I would recommend the Vanguard plates as they have a comfortable sized "D" ring and do not require an Allen wrench.

[Ball Head] I debated between this model and the travel model. I chose this one to support my full frame camera. I primarily needed a tripod where the center column could be placed horizontally for macro photography.

I've only used it indoors for portraits and will need to see how sturdy it is for landscape photography. It is perfect for macro, so it fits the purpose as intended.

A little bigger than I expected but very lightweight.

All in all, a good purchase.