The 1.9 lb PV-3310G Photo/Video Tripod with Geared Center Column from Magnus is an all-purpose three-section support with flip leg locks that open, so you can extend the legs along with the geared center column to a maximum height of 53". The tripod collapses to a minimum height of 18.9" and folds to a length of 19.7". With the legs splayed out, the center-locking brace provides stability to the tripod along with a counterweight center hook at the bottom of the center column for added weight to the support. The pan and tilt head, which includes a quick release plate, has a load capacity of 4.4 lb. The head has a forward and a side tilt of 90°. At the same time, it can rotate a full 360° . Head Head Type: Pan & Tilt Head Camera Mounting Screw: 1/4"-20 Male Number of Bubble Levels: 1 Friction Control: No Independent Pan Lock: Yes Pan & Tilt Range Lateral Tilt: 0° to +90° Vertical Tilt: -90° to +90° Panning Range: 360° General Load Capacity: 4.4 lb / 2.00 kg Maximum Working Height: 53" / 134.6 cm Max Height without Center Column: 41.9" / 106.43 cm Minimum Working Height: 18.9" / 48 cm Folded Length: 19.7" / 50.04 cm Materials: Aluminum Alloy Weight: 1.9 lb / 0.9 kg Legs Leg Lock Type: Flip Lock Leg Positions: 1 Position Independent Leg Spread: No Leg Sections: 3 Bubble Level: No Feet Features: Rubber Center Column Center Column Features: Center Brace Center Column Shape: Round Center Column Sections: 1