This tripod is super easy to use and it only took me about five minutes to set up. It's sturdy when it stands up and it's taller than I am so it gets a great angle. The phone holder on it is extremely secure and the clap is very tight. It's spins any angle and also tilts up and down designed for true customization. The removable button remote is super discreet to hold and it's compact so you can barely see it in the photos. Overall, it's a bit heavy, but for everything you're getting in this full scope tripod it's well worth it to carry around. Perfect for our family vacation!