Comments about Velbon Velbon Ultra Maxi-L Aluminum Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head & Case, Height 60" - 6.5", Maximum Load 4.4 lbs.:

I bought this tripod mainly for travel. It is very compact and light, but extends high enough for my height (5'9"). It handles my 40D with 17-70 lens well. The quick release plate is small and a little awkward to attach/detach from the camera. It has a slot head screw which requires use of a coin or the provided tool.

I would have wanted a tripod with flip locks for the legs, but settled for the twist and lock mechanism of this tripod due to its shorter length. The flip locks would have been easier to use on uneven ground (legs of different extended lengths).

I noticed that one leg (the labeled one)is angled more than the other two, which results in the tripod leaning by about 10deg.

When the legs are fully extended, there is some vibration. I don't use the smallest leg section if I need to shoot longer exposures.

The single handle is okay for shooting stills, but is too short to use for video panning.