Zomei Z888C Professional Portable Metallic Color Carbon Fiber Tripod & Ball Head Compact Travel for All Canon Sony, Nikon, Samsung, Panasonic, Olympus, Kodak, Fuji, Cameras and Video Camera (Black)
This tripod can be converted into a monopod by connecting center column to the removable leg.
Each collapsible leg is made out of 4 sections and is released by twist locking mechanism.
This tripod weighs 3 pounds 1 oz,it is heavy enough to withstand a gust of wind yet light enough to carry around without much trouble
This tripod include a quick release plate. The release plate is made out of metal and is sturdy with a heavy duty construction. Quick plate tightening mechanism can be tightened by a penny.
Ability to support a digital SLR with 300 zoom lens. This tripod handles a Canon DSR camera with 300 zoom lens without a problem. It is rated to support 30 lbs, way more than you will ever need