Founded over forty years ago by Wolfgang Cullmann, Cullmann tripods represent above all, precision and quality, as well as variety and affordability. Cullmann"s innovative designs combine practical engineering as well as many "value-added" features unique to the line; features not found in other tripod lines ALPHA tripods offer unbeatable price and performance! All the tripods in this series are equipped with a 3-way pan head including quick release system and will impress photographers and video enthusiasts with their outstanding price/performance ratio.