I'm very impressed! Quality: 5/5 Design: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Pros: can be use as monopod - 80.7 inch, 360 degree metal ball head, detachable foot, foldable, durable Cons: it is compact, but i can get heavy for me for a long hike - I'm 110lb haha. may be i need more exercise. Useful For: armature to advance photography. Others: 3.17lbs / 1.44kg tripod weight and 17.6lbs / 8kg maximum load weight. the ball head is 0.57 lbs/0.26kg. Overall: 5/5I'm in no way an professional photographer, i just started out taking some scenery photos here and there. this thing makes me feel inadequate and that i need to work harder to deserve it hahaha. i went out with a couple of others who are slightly more experienced that me and they all commented on how amazing this tripod/monopod is. the outstanding 28mm 360° metal ball-head allows me to capture smooth short videos and i can adjust any angles possible for pictures. speaking of angles, this thing can hold my Nikon DSLR camera in all possible positions!! upside-down, inverted, tilted, vertical, completely horizontal - and it won't tipped over! i was able to take some ground level photos pretty nicely and easily. the legs have expandable joints that are easy to expend and contract quickly - 18'' to 78'' adjustments.4-section column legs with 3 quick release flip-locks - the lock and release has this satisfying click sounds haha.it comes to 18" folded size, i just attached it to my camera backpack's side and out i go. The other day's hike, it got a bit heavy so i attached it across at the bottom of my pack back, it helps.I love the design that it's all aluminum with black coating and red accents. it makes me look professional from afar. The foot pad can be removed to use as foot nail to anchor the whole structure! Everything feels well made and solid. I expect it will be my best friend as my photography hobby grows! EXCELLENT TRIPOD!