When I made my purchase of a Velbon mini camera stand, I was more than overwhelmed when it arrived because of the quality and the design, there were others on the internet at a much lower price, but what I saw when it arrived I was more than pleased with what I paid, the delivery was also at a very high standard, I use this when making wildlife sound recordings, by placing either a shotgun microphone or modern recorder on it, some times I walk many miles, some times over hills and dales, so I needed something such as this, yes I am a very happy person, thank you Photosence, I will never forget you, and I will view your company again should I need any thing, Regards Don Hepworth