Giottos YTL PRO Aluminum Tripod - 78.7in., Black YTL9313 New Y shaped center column 30% more compact for travel and storage Graduated calibrations on lowest leg section Removable rubber leg tips accept optional rubber foot/metal spike FP1021 Giotto Quick Lever Leg Locks (QEL System), easy operation - even with gloves 3 position leg angles, each leg with separate leg lock Reversible 3/8 / 1/4 camera screw locks in place with hex key Short column supplied 3-way lateral arm tilts to 180, rotates 360 Screw-in column safety lock with spring loaded weight hook Short column automatically locks in place when inserted in 3-way models (Patented)