I bought this tripod to provide a solid platform when calibrating gimbals. It proves to be very practical as a table tripod for small and light cameras and webcams. It also doubles as a grip for your camera. When folded, the tripod is seven inches long. When unfolded, it carries a light load up to a height of 15 cm. The legs fold out to provide a perfectly level platform for tasks such as supporting the gimbal during gimbal calibration. The materials appear to be of high quality and I expect this will be the last time. An Allen key is included to adjust the hub tension where the legs end. For the money, this is surprisingly good value. Jerry