The perfect, sturdy first tripod for anyone serious about photography. The SLIK PRO 400DX is an all-metal tripod that is suitable for DSLR and medium format cameras. Quick-release leg locks make set-up and take-down a breeze. The soft padded legs and 650mm folded length make this lightweight tripod easy to transport. The 3-position leg angle lock allows you to lower the tripod for macro photography. It also has a short center column built in, just screw the column in two and it becomes165mm shorter.