Compact and portable, the Slik PRO II is a professional tripod that is designed to hold SLR cameras. The design of the Slik PRO II enables you to collapse the 3 leg sections, so that you can shoot low-angle shots. The padded leg wraps of this Slik PRO II lets you carry it comfortably. Additionally, this Slik tripod also has an all-metal compact ball head with a quick release system that enables you to quickly and easily mount the camera. The built-in short center column of this Slik tripod helps you decrease the height of the tripod to just 6.4 inches off the ground, for extreme outdoor low-angle or macro photography. In addition you can reverse the center column, so that the height of this professional tripod is reduced.