It's a very capable product and well built although the camera screw gear could be of a little better quality. But that's not enough to detract from my overall opinion. I added some cold boots and it was still more cost effective than other good quality brands. This allows me to mount peripherals without stressing the ports on the camera. Everything connects to it, even the cables coming from the camera are attached to it with Velcro, which reduces the stress on the camera when moving it. This is probably the best accessory I've bought for my camera/tripod.