Today"s photographers need to shoot both still images and videos. Instead of carrying two tripods, the versatile SIRUI R-X Series Photo/Video tripod can handle both jobs easily! It"s actually "2 tripods in 1!" Building on the impressive performance of the renowned SIRUI R3/R4 Series tripod line, the rugged SIRUI R-X Series Photo/Video tripods are the tallest, strongest and most stable models SIRUI has ever manufactured. And when you need to shoot high quality videos, the flat platform can be replaced with the included 75mm bowl for use with SIRUI Professional Fluid Video Heads. The re-engineered spider, the heart of any tripod, provides increased stability and load capacity. And the anodized, forged aircraft grade components insure maximum strength and long life. The 10 layers of 100% Carbon Fiber, combined with a new cross pattern structure, provide significantly increased strength, stability and vibration reduction - while offering a surprisingly lightweight tripod (the 6.6 foot tall R-5214XL weighs only 6.2 lbs.). The new full-sized Pull-Out Leg Angle Locking System makes selecting one of the three leg angle positions fast and reliable. And for added speed and convenience, each leg has an automatic leg angle lock mechanism. The 3-point platform locking system adds stability and greater locking integrity, the built-in bubble level makes horizontal alignment fast and easy and the rubber feet can be replaced with stainless steel spikes for use on any terrain. SIRUI R-X Series Photo/Video tripods are designed for photographers and videographers - even if they"re the same person!