[Flip Lock] I use this for documentary filmmaking. The head is completely smooth and well built. The legs are very stable and easy to use.

[Spiked] This is not a tripod package for a lightweight camera. So putting just a DSLR, no rails, cage, monitor, FF, Mattebox, etc.., on it is under-kill as this tripod really doesn't start to perform until there is weight upon the head. If your heaviest setup is under 10LBs then find a different tripod as you won't be happy with this as the head will be fighting itself when panning and the legs will lift up. The pan and tilt friction knobs will cause a shudder and squeak if you don't have enough weight upon the head when using them...however when weight of the proper range is put atop the tripod head, and the counterbalance is properly selected, the pan and tilt friction boost knobs do wonders at increasing the smooth motion. A good rule of thumb regarding the counterbalance selection switch is 12. If it's under 12 choose 1, if it's over twelve try 2. The legs seem well made and sturdy. This tripod can go very high and also very low...which is great for those dutch angles. This does very much seem like a tripod system you could take out into the field, forest, mountains and streams and come back happy with.

[Spiked] This is not a tripod package for a lightweight camera. So putting just a DSLR, no rails, cage, monitor, FF, Mattebox, etc.., on it is under-kill as this tripod really doesn't start to perform until there is weight upon the head. If your heaviest setup is under 10LBs then find a different tripod as you won't be happy with this as the head will be fighting itself when panning and the legs will lift up. The pan and tilt friction knobs will cause a shudder and squeak if you don't have enough weight upon the head when using them...however when weight of the proper range is put atop the tripod head, and the counterbalance is properly selected, the pan and tilt friction boost knobs do wonders at increasing the smooth motion. A good rule of thumb regarding the counterbalance selection switch is 12. If it's under 12 choose 1, if it's over twelve try 2. The legs seem well made and sturdy. This tripod can go very high and also very low...which is great for those dutch angles. This does very much seem like a tripod system you could take out into the field, forest, mountains and streams and come back happy with.

[Carbon Fiber] The best thing about this combination has to be the legs. They extend out almost horizontally, enabling you to set the camera really low - haven't seen this feature on other tripods. Head is great, of course, very smooth, no jitters.

[Carbon Fiber] The best thing about this combination has to be the legs. They extend out almost horizontally, enabling you to set the camera really low - haven't seen this feature on other tripods. Head is great, of course, very smooth, no jitters.

[75 mm Bowl] This thing is a beast. I can't get over how well it's designed. I have Bogen tripods that are twice the weight and seem flimsy. This thing is light and solid as a rock. The head is smooth as silk. I originally ordered this tripod because of it's ability to set low to the ground (so I could use it with my Indislider), but now I am replacing all my Bogen tripods with this beast. Bogen = a piece of junk compared to this rig. Worth every penny, trust me.

[75 mm Bowl] We had 5, bought 8 more.

[2] There are many reviews on this tripod, but bottom line: it is excellent! It's reasonably priced and can accommodate a pretty heavy rig. I'm impressed. I love the next to nothing weight as well!

[75 mm Bowl] For a compact tripod, I'm really pleased at the range of height I get (from hi-hat low, to very high). Easy for a one-man band. I don't miss the spreader. Fluid head is great for my approximately 20b FS7 rig.

[75 mm Bowl] For a compact tripod, I'm really pleased at the range of height I get (from hi-hat low, to very high). Easy for a one-man band. I don't miss the spreader. Fluid head is great for my approximately 20b FS7 rig.