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The Manfrotto tripod proved to be very adequate for my needs. The tripod load capacity was able to tolerate my Minolta 7D w/vertical grip with no problems. The camera remained very steady while on the tripod. I was fearful at first that it would not hold up with such a load. I have no more fears.

I purchased this item at a local camera shop. It looks great and sets up easy but the plastic leg locks have broken on two ocassions, rendering it useless. I took it back twice for repair under the warranty. The third time it broke I said to heck with it and just shelled out a few bucks more to buy a good tripod with metal leg locks.

This tripod is absolutely perfect in every attribute that counts. It is easily adjustable, quickly deployed, light-weight, sturdy, and built to last. I use this tripod with a Nikon D60, and even with a 55-200mm lens it doesn't feel the slightest bit wobbly/stressed. I take this tripod with me when I go hiking in the mountains because it is compact and lightweight and fits in my backpack, and the angled rubber feet ensure that it won't slip/slide/move on rocky or muddy terrain. The carrying case that it comes with is nice enough for storage and transport.

I have had this tripod for about 2 months now and so far it has been great. It was a huge upgrade from my old one. It's sturdy, fairly light weight, easy to use and easy to transport. It doesn't have a ball head but it is much less expensive than buying a tripod and then a ball head separately. It is sturdy enough to hold even a relatively heavy camera without much if any camera shake. I myself have not experienced any camera shake. I do a lot of hiking, and climbing and this tripod has never weighed me down. It also it fairly tall. I'm six feet tall and at the tripod's highest point my camera sits at eye level for me. Even when it's not at it's highest it's not uncomfortable to use. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a good tripod at a relatively good price.

My daughter wanted a tripod for her digital camera and it had to be at least 62" tall to account for uneven ground and sturdy. This tripod is tall and very strudy. She just loves it.