The Velbon Sherpa 6430D Aluminum Tripod with QHD-63D Ball Head is a sturdy workhorse that reaches a maximum height of 64.17" and supports loads up to a maximum of 9.9 lb. with a recommended load of 7.7 lb. The legs feature 4 sections with flip locks. The center column separates into 2 pieces to enable low angle shooting down to 9.8" from the ground when using the 3 position adjustable leg-spreading feature. The included QHD-63D Ball Head offers a quick release and comes with a QR camera plate.