This review is for the TM-2324 Aluminum tripod with ball headI bought this for a friend's birthday gift and I actually opened it just to see whether it lives up to my expectations so I am sure it is something he will like. I did a quick video so you can check out the various features when compared to my $299 Oben carbon fiber tripod that I bought about 8~9 years ago.Pros:Good ball head, smooth rotating actionFolds up nicely, light weight, quick locking levers3 different angles for legs, lots of adjustabilitiescan flip the center rod upside down for filming really lowcomes with carrying bag with shoulder strap, and even has reflective trim; a nice added touchit is details like putting a wrist strap onto the tripod to prevent tip-over that has won me overCons:no monopod conversion4 sections instead of 5, so folds up an inch or two longerConclusion:not really fair for me to compare a $80 aluminum tripod to a $299 carbon fiber tripod but surprisingly, it has a lot of great features for the pricethe thoughtful details and the good construction quality makes this a great deal for any amateur photographers. heck it can even be a good backup tripod for a pro photographer