I will start by saying I am not much of a photographer but I can recognize a very well built product. There is absolutely no wobble or slop on any of the joints or hinges and everything on it feels very sturdy. I have only just taken it out of the box but the amount of precise adjustment is awesome! I really like the mechanism for the swing arm and how it folds up so small, when I first took it out of the box I thought I was missing a part or something but you just have to unscrew the knob right above the hinge and slide it up. All of the joints lock very well but are still very quick and easy to unlock and adjust. It is by far the most expensive tripod I have ever owned but that isn't saying much since most the tripods I have ever owned are like $15, so I would definitely say this one is worth the money (especially considering some tripods I have seen are several hundred dollars. Like I said, I am not a professional photographer by any means I can see the functionality already. All of the adjustment knobs are buttery smooth and they are complete with degree marks for precise tweaks for a shot. One other thing to note is that the telescoping rod / swing arm thing does come with a kind of oil / lubricant on it so that it slides better so it may be worth wiping it down before use so you don't get it all over your camera after messing with it.

Overall, I am super happy with the purchase! Would recommend