TRAVEL FRIENDLY: Weighs just under 3 pounds and fits easily into backpacks and carry on luggage. CENTER BALL HEAD: Manfrotto 494 center ball head with three independent control knobs. QUICK SETUP: Side pull selector for fast setup with both hands. VERSATILE: 16" minimum height and 59" maximum height for versatile photography. UNIQUE PREMIUM DESIGN: Carbon fiber build supports camera or video recorder up to 17 lbs. Panoramic Rotation-360 degree