The velbon videomate 538 aluminum tripod is a 36 lb camera support with a fluid pan and tilt head it can reach a maximum height of 528 with the geared center column fully extended and it has a minimum working height of 419 this portable tripod folds down to 2402 the videomate 538 will support a maximum of 661 lb a qb 5rl quick release plate is included this is an ideal tripod for todays lightweight video cameras