This Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Ball Head from National Geographic is a lightweight and compact, yet versatile travel tripod. It has a load capacity of 17.6 lbs and a maximum height of 62.2", making it well suited to mirrorless cameras, compact DSLRs, action cameras, and more. It reverse-folds to a compact 14.6" and weighs only 3.28 lb, making it easy to carry along wherever a tripod may come in handy. The 5-section carbon fiber legs have twist-lock joints for quick setup. The legs can be opened to three angles for a range of heights. Independent leg spread allows for easy leveling, even on uneven terrain. The center column has a spring-loaded ballast hook for added stability. One leg can be unscrewed and combined with the center column to create a monopod, which can be used when a full tripod may be too large or slow, like when shooting sports or wildlife. The ball head has a panoramic base and features an Arca-type quick release set.