I use this C-Tripod with my flash and as strong as it is I'm confident it will hold my gear well and not tip over. I love how strong and sturdy this C pillar is! However, this is not easy equipment. It's really made for traveling with when you don't have extra hands to help. I use it all the time in my photo studio and basically it just stays on forever. Thanks to the wheels it is very easy to move to change position if necessary.