First Impression :On opening the box it was nice to see that the tripod comes in a carry bag. It fits well across my back or fits comfortably on my shoulder. What surprised me more than anything is how incredibly light in weight it is (Less than 1.5kg). This is a real benefit to me as I like to walk long distances and too much heavy equipment can be a real burden but this tripod is so manageable and convenient.Construction :The legs and centre coloum and support struts are made of Aluminium. The other parts being in a heavy duty plastic. It is well made. All parts are smooth to operate.Operation :It is quick to open the legs and unlock them to extend. Each leg being in 3-sections. They easily lock and unlock and most importantly move freely. I particularly like the flexible rubber/moveable feet as well as the hook. I have had much more expensive tripods that do not come with these functions. The hook really helps for hanging a bag or rucksack onto, this helps with the stabilisation. The Centre column raises by turning the handle and the base locking nut can be tightened to prevent any vertical movement. At full extension it is more than high enough. I’m around 6ft tall and I would not want it any higher.Head :This is a Pan and Tilt 3-way head that moves 360 degrees. Slight adjustments can easily be made in all directions. It is easy to tighten and loosen off. The Quick release plate connects easily to your camera and the camera with plate mounts easily and locks into place.What I Like :I like the fact that there is a handle on the tripod it-self. This makes it so easy to move around without having to fold the legs in. Not 1 but 2 levels, ideal for the legs and also one on the head, enables you to visibly ensure that your levels are completely correct.Conclusion :My photo shows a Canon 1ds body with 85mm L lens. It easily takes the weight. I have confidence in this tripod with this set up I’m using. I would like to say that it is excellent value for money and I highly recommend it. Thank you for reading my review.