My first impression of this tripod was the quality of its construction especially when the price is taken into account, it's a well made item at a very much budget sector price. The tripod is very stable in use, the locking pins are substantial, as are the hand wheels for height adjustment. The supplied adapter gives you extra flexibility regarding what you can easily mount on the stand. The steel construction enables you to properly tighten fittings without the fear of damaging the tubing, which is a common problem with the aluminium tripods. Overall, I was impressed with the tripod and can find very little to criticise apart from the weight, it's a bit heavy, but that's due to it's steel construction, unfortunately you can't have it both ways. I doubt you can find a better value tripod for the price.