The benro bv8 tripod kit supports up to 176 lbs making it a perfect match for studio applications and larger video cameras all of the main controls other than counterbalance are located on the left side of the head making it easy to make adjustments with a single hand while operating the camera the 5 step counterbalance steps 0 4 allows you to dial in the correct amount of counterbalance for your set up the 4 step pan tilt movements make sure your movements are smooth and stead