The velbon ultra 355 is a lightweight and very compact tripod designed for photographers and videographers this tripods special legs use velbons unique tss trunnion shaft system which makes it tall and sturdy when extended yet when folded the ultra 355 is only 36cm long it comes complete with velbons phd 33m 3 way panhead and qb 42 quick release platform the multi angle legs and splittable centre column allow low level working down to just 18cm the included pouch case means you can c