To be honest I was very skeptical when I first heard about this product. How can something so cheap do so many different things and form so many different combinations? Since this rig costs more than half the price of other high-quality rigs, it had flags flying. I wouldn't go too far to say this is an amazing product because it is not. A big disadvantage is that it doesn't always last. In some positions the camera sags because my hands can't support the weight of my small DSLR. The second issue I have is that it feels very cheap. Sometimes the levers twist during use and don't fully engage. When I try to tighten them it seems like they are about to break. But the pros outweigh the cons for me. The main advantage is the price. If you are just starting out then this is the perfect setup for you. It's affordable and has such a wide range of positions. Therefore I recommend this product.