I, probably like you, am an amateur at photography and video production, and I just need something to hold the equipment at the right height so I can shoot occasional photos or video. There is some competition on Amazon in this segment, and I haven't tried all of the 72" tripod variants available, but of the 4 types I have tried these are my favorite. The legs are in 4 segments, which allows it to collapse to a slightly smaller size than the 3-segment variants - this has the potential downside that the tripod portion might not be quite as stable on 4-segments than 3-segments, but that's an irrelevant aspect because if you want the maximum height you'll extend the monopod. The monopod is pretty stable when extended fully, it can be pushed a few millimeters in any direction without much force - but I doubt normal wind can wobble it much and there really isn't anything with better fitment in this price range. This is why I say the stability from the tripod portion doesn't really make a difference, as the monopod wobble will be greater than tripod wobble regardless of how many segments the legs are in. It is very light weight, and the foam pads make it more comfortable to carry. And finally the swivel head is decently robust yet fairly compact - it could be a few millimeters less wide (a slightly thinner dial for the horizontal movement would provide that), and that would make the head exactly as wide as the legs are when folded up, but that's a tiny imperfection that I would only expect the designers of a much, much more expensive product to be concerned with. I am happy to entrust several of these with a cell phone or few hundred dollars of camera equipment each.If I was using a camera that costs thousands of dollars, or working on a professional set, I would probably buy something more expensive and robust. But there are not many options between this tripod and established brands like Manfrotto which cost several times more.So in summary, if you need a camera to be held somewhere between 22 inches and 72 inches, this tripod will do exactly what you need it to do.

Very adjustable, and very easy to use. I like that this gets taller than most other tripods.

I remember when tripods like this were $60 and better. Lower price perfect product. And it’s super lightweight!

It’s a pretty great product considering I’m just starting out with using cameras and tripods!!!

Love this! Price was great compared to other tripods. Works great. Holds any phone. Definitely recommend this brand!

This flexible tripod is very useful! It came just in time to film my short film, and everything turned out great. I wish the legs of the tripod were a bit tougher, but for everyday use, the tripod works just fine. One of the better types of flexible tripods on the market!

I've ordered a couple other tripods. This one is by far my favorite. Great versatility and price!

Some of the screws have fallen out with regular use but it is worth the cheap cost compared to other tripods.