Regardless if you're a casual photographer/videographer or a serious "prosumer" there's a tripod designed with your needs in mind. Features of this great 72 inch professional tripod: 3 section aluminum legs Metal radial leg braces Quick side-lever leg locks Non-slip rubber feet Friction control system Vertical adjustment knob Sure-grip tilt and pan control handle Quick release mounting platform Fully adjustable 3-way fluid pan head Center column lock knob Geared center column with crank Neoprene leg grips