"the am-005 series Tripod is a section support with aluminum legs that extend, along with the 2-Stage rapid center column, by unlocking each twist lock section. Therefore, the tripod can reach a maximum height of 53. 8"". With three variable leg angles, independent leg spread, and the removable center column, The legs can completely splay out to have a minimum height 3. 1"". To store or carry the 2 lb. tripod, The legs fold 180° to produce a compact 12. 2"" Support. load capacity: 11 lb. / 4. 99 kg maximum working height: 53. 8""/ 136. 7 cm max height without center column: 42. 5""/ 107. 95 cm minimum working height: 3. 1""/ 7. 9 cm folded length: 12. 2""/ 30. 99 cm materials: aluminum alloy Weight: 2 lb. / 0. 9 kugel lock type: twist Lock Leg positions: 3 positions independent leg spread: Yes leg sections: 5leg diameter: 0. 87""/ 22. 10 mm bubble level: Yes feet features: rubber center column center column features: removable center column shape: round center column sections: 2center column extension type: rapid"