I've always had trouble standing very still and taking pictures. B. when it gets dark or when you use a long telephoto lens. This cool little tripod fits easily in a pocket or jacket pocket without adding bulk. I love them so much and they are so cheap that I buy them for every car and also for my camera. With a wireless camera like the Panasonic ZS40, the camera can be set up for remote photography. but without a tripod it's very difficult at best. So this is exactly the right thing!