Manfrotto BeFree Compact Lightweight 4 Section Travel Tripod & Ball Head (Grey) and Two Replacement Plates for the RC2 Rapid Connect Adapter Compact: Thanks to the unique folding mechanism the legs fold perfectly around the headand quick release plate attachment. In the closed position it is only 40 cm (15,7 in) long. Lightweight: The lightweight aluminum construction makes the tripod easy to carryweighting only 1,4 kg (3 lbs) less than the average laptop. Portable: Befree comes with a dedicated shoulder bag to protect it from any accidental damagewhile making it comfortable to carry and easy to pack in luggage. Photographers will no longerhave to compromises on picture quality because they couldnt carry their tripod when travelling. Stable and robust: Its small size and portability dont mean compromise on sturdiness andimage quality. The Manfrotto Befree delivers sharp images by keeping your camera steadilylocked in the desired position. Its new aluminum ball head is solid, quick and simple to operate.The Manfrotto Befree has a maximum payload of 4 kg (8.8 lbs), guaranteeing stabilityand sturdiness even with longer zoom lenses. The aluminum leg locks ensure long life evenafter harsh usage. Intuitive: Befree is quick to set up and simple to use. The new patented leg angle selectorsquickly allow you to select between two inclinations offering maximum versatility for camerapositioning.