Why did you choose this product over others?:Having stuck to 'budget' tripods for years I've often encountered issues with stability, portability, and general functionality that should have been signs to buy a decent tripod rather than the cheapest, this is that tripod.While professionals will likely have much better options to choose from, I believe this to be an ideal choice for the amateur enthusiast.Build quality:The construction is solid, whether it's rocks, concrete, or moderate height so far no accidents have resulted in more than a light cosmetic scratch.Stability:One of the main reasons I needed an upgrade to begin with was that I had upgraded the equipment being mounted, with much larger and sensitive gear that amplified each wobble and shake, suddenly a strong gust had gone from inconvenient to downright hazardous.With the tripod however that issue is gone, without even using sandbags (or weights in general) the base stability is such that I've been able to simply pick a spot, fully extend the legs, and not encounter any perceivable movement in stills or video use, granted I'm not facing extremes like a tornado or something but this was a big deal for my environment.Functionality:Naturally there's the legs, all three of which can be extended and locked independently to suit your height, and feature adjustable feet to accommodate angled surfaces better, along with a simple combining bar to stabilise the legs when deployed.Where the really nice features come in though is the head design, with not just standard quick release but also support for DJI gimbals, independently lockable vertical and horizontal axis, adjustable sensitivity for both axis, a magnetic storage slot for the allen key used with the plate (this has been a god send), and my favourite; an adjustable arm that can be mounted on either (or if you have another, both) side allowing for use in awkward positions.Put simply, this tripod does a lot with the head that will go a long way in making your life easier in the field.Oh and there's a spirit level, because of course there is.Overall if you need an upgrade and it's at an affordable price, absolutely give this tripod a try, personally I waited for a sale and if I could go back knowing what I do now I'd have bought it at release, in a decade I may be using some crazy professional rig but for my current life this is the only tripod I want.
