The Manfrotto 057 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod w Rapid Center Column is a heavy-duty tripod thats intended for use with video cameras & large still cameras. With a 39. 7 lb load capacity the lightweight carbon fiber leg tubes of the 057 tripod provide rigid support even under a considerable amount of weight. The tripods rapid center column has a non-rotating three-faceted design for increased system stability. To enable extremely low-angle shooting you can unscrew the center-post collar remove the center column & attach the collar directly to the included low-angle adapter through the chassis. With this method the 057 tripod can achieve a minimum height of 8. 7. The round carbon fiber legs feature user-adjustable flip locks to free & secure the leg stages. An included key for tightening the flip locks attaches to a leg for ever-ready access. With both the legs & the center column fully extended the tripod reaches a maximum height of 61. 8.