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

[Pan & Tilt Head] I just recently got this tripod and have only used it a couple of times. It is very well built and the various levers and knobs are logically placed. I have used the monopod setup once and it worked well. The ball head is fine but I will be trading it out for a Flex Shooter Pro soon.

[Pan & Tilt 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.

[4] 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.

[Pan & Tilt Head] 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.

[20.2 x 5.1 x 5"] This is the most versatile tripod I have seen. I have 3 others that are good for certain things, this is as close as you can get to a do it all tripod. On the negative side it is a little heavy but still manageable.

[3.95 lb] 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.

[Pan & Tilt Head] 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.

[Pan & Tilt 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.

[3.95 lb] 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.