I needed a way to mount the camera top to bottom on my desktop. Everything attached to my bench shook every time I moved. I had to either mount a complex tripod over my head, either on the ceiling or on the wall. I was surprised by this device, easy to assemble and durable. I can pull it out and mount the camera when I need it and put it away when I don't need it. I might buy another one for my other workbenches.