You can position the camera in many positions to get the shot you want</br>Portable?? it collapses into a little longer than a 12"ruler</br>Full length approx 39"</br>Made of strong?? lightweight?? black anodized aluminum</br></br>Product Description</br></br>Excellent monopod for selfies and for shooting over people's heads. It's extensions are aluminum and work pretty smoothly.</br><br/>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ME7WH6Mh