The slik pro 340dx is a complete all metal tripod setup thats effective for lightweight travel duty when one desires a professional feel the amt super titanium alloy legs make the pro 340dx tripod rock steady yet lighter than it looks the a m t alloy has a 40 greater strength to weight ratio than standard aluminium meaning the legs are lighter weight yet stronger than the standard metal used in most of todays tripods speed release lock levers allow for fast set up 3 position leg