The Sirui T-2205X 5-Section Carbon Fibre Tripod is a very lightweight, compact tripod that extends to a maximum height of 56.9 inches and folds down to just 14.6 inches for easy transport. Weighing only 2.6 lbs, the T-2205X supports loads up to 26.5 lbs, thanks to its thick upper leg sections and forged aluminium chassis. The tripod's centre column is reversible, and the T-2205X comes with a short centre column, so that you can set up extremely close to the ground for ultra-low-angle shooting. With the short centre column installed, you can set the legs at their wide angle (80?) and shoot from only 5.3 inches from the ground. Constructed of 8x carbon fibre, the T-2205X tripod is suitable for use with just about any head and any 35 mm camera, DSLR, point & shoot or camcorder. It's an excellent travel model due to its relatively light weight and the fact that its legs fold upward to achieve a folded length of only 14.6 inches. That's a figure that won't necessarily grow if you attach a head, the legs extend past the height of many head models that you'll mount, so the entire package stays very compact to fit comfortably in most carry-on bags and many backpacks.