One of my hobbies is photography and I am getting more and more invested as time goes along. Recently during the solar eclipse, I came to the realization that I need a more industrial type of tripod. I got this and, in the time, I have had it, it has been amazing. While it has some weight to it, its not as heavy though probably it’s because I have gotten used to it. The tripod comes in some incredible packaging. The top and the bottom of the tripod has a great bubble wrap that is fantastic about protecting the tripod from damage. The bag that is given is of very good quality. In the bag itself, there is a pocket inside that has the handle that allows for adjustment of the tripod head. It is easy to screw in. In addition, an instruction manual is given plus a set of 3 Allen keys which allow for more adjustments. The tripod has been amazing. Making little adjustments are super smooth for video and photography. In terms of using the height extenders, it goes over my head when extended to the max, making it great for elevated photography. The base is incredibly steady and there is little concern on uneven surfaces. Lastly this works very well with my tripod head that I got, and the stability is excellent. So, adding attachments are easy and fantastic as well. For the price of $190.00 this is an amazing tripod for photography, great for professionals or hobbyists. I absolutely recommend this to all.