I really liked this tripod and would give it five stars but the ring that connects the adjustable struts from the legs to the center post is gone after use of the tripod simply snapped a few times making attachment impossible. I returned it but I hope they reinforce this part in a future release as I will easily buy it again. The ring appears to be very thin and may be ceramic metal. I would suggest it's much thicker and machined by a factor of two or three. I would still recommend this tripod but be careful when tightening the center ring.