Light in weight, Light in price, but heavy in value, The SLIK U series of economy tripods have proved to be so popular and successful that they have been knocked-off by many companies, but none have been able to match the quality and value performance of these versatile tripods. Every tripod in the series is less than 2 feet long when completely folded and weigh less than 3. 5lbs for easy traveling. The SLIK U series have many other features that the casual photographer and family videographer will come to love. The upper grade U883 model features rubber footed leg tips and a bubble level, and the geared center column with its 3-way pan head makes this tripod ideal for all of your photography and video needs. A standard quick shoe release plate allows quick access to your camera without the hassle of having to unscrew the camera from your tripod.