The Nifty Metal Tripod is so small and lightweight you can always have it with you. Putting your compact digital camera on the Nifty Metal Tripod will let you get into the picture using the camera’s self-timer. Nifty Metal Tripod will also let you get beautiful sharp photos at night by holding your camera steady during long exposures. The metal ball head of the Nifty Metal Tripod allows you to position your camera any way you need to. Nifty Metal Tripod weighs less than two oz. supports up to 11 oz. Less than 5” folded. A quality mini tripod that costs less than other brands, now that’s Nifty!