The slik lite travel series are the first tripods to incorporate an integrated removable led torch in the centre column to illuminate your camera bag while shooting at night the new rapid flip mechanism locks patent pending allow the legs to invert 180deg for more compact storage and transportation when its 4 leg sections are fully retracted the cf 422 is less than 48cm long making it easy to stow in a carry on suitcase or backpack despite its compact retracted size itrsquos a full si