Shoot stable pictures with your camera by using the Gitzo Mountaineer Tripod Series 0 Carbon 4 sections. It has Carbon eXact tubing, which comprises High Modulus carbon fiber in the lower leg sections. The Carbon eXact tubing makes the tripod stronger and more rigid than the previous-generation tripod. The tripod extends to a height of up to 53.9 inches, folds down to 18.9 inches for easy portability, and is capable of supporting a payload of up to 17.6 lbs. The four section legs can be spread independently are secured with twist locks that incorporate G-lock Ultra, which has an internal O-ring to prevent dust and particles from entering the leg system. Also, the tripod comes with center column sections that can be extended rapidly. The top spider has been redesigned to add rigidity, and large leg angle selectors offer more area to grip whenever you are readjusting the leg angles.