Manfrotto’ s element Traveler Small is the perfect choice for enthusiast photographers looking for an extremely Small travel tripod that is reliable, lightweight and easy to carry. a telescopic mechanism extends the column up to a height of 56.3”, making it the perfect compromise between portability and performance. since lightness is a travel tripod must, photographers can rely on the spring-loaded hook located at the bottom of the Centre column to add additional weight for extra stability when needed. Manfrotto element Small is ideal for CSC cameras and easily holds payloads up to 8.8 lbs. The aluminum ball head is engineered to deliver the smoothest movements when framing a desired shot and firmly locks equipment exactly where you need it. if you’re into landscape photography, you’ll love the separate head’s pan lock that allows photographers to take amazing panorama shots easily and precisely thanks to its 360° pan index. the ball head mounts an Arca-type quick release plate with a 1/4''-20 camera screw on top that ensures equipment is balanced when using zoom lenses. weight 40.56 Oz material aluminum safety payload weight 8.82 lbs. min height 14.17 in maximum height 56.3 in maximum height (with center column down) 50.2 in closed length 12.6 in head type ball head legs tube diameter 0.39- 0.51- 0.63- 0.75- 0.87 in leg sections 5base diameter 1.46 in leg angles 21.5°, 54.5°, 83°top attachment 1/4″ screwball locking yes bubble spirit level yes friction control no front tilt +90°/-32°independent pan lock yes lateral tilt +32°/-32°leg type single leg lock type twist lock maximum working temperature 140 minimum working temperature -22 panoramic rotation 360quick release yes upper disc diameter 1.52 in