Manfrotto are one of the leading camera companies selling: lights, cameras, bags and tripods. This tripod is very reasonable (the build quality is superb) for one that is top of the range this tripod uses a screw in system instead of quick release which is a little bit of a let down and the leg release mechanism isn't great, also it would be great to have a levelling bubble because at night it is harder to see the angle of the camera but it is unbelievably lightweight (good for when on the move outdoors) and very sturdy-you can change the size of each leg(the size is 17cm to 145) so this is perfect on tough terrain. I would definitely recommend this to a friend as it is .  Read the complete review