SLIKs exclusive A.M.T. super titanium alloy legs make the PRO 700 DX tripod rock steady yet lighter than it looks. The A. M. T. alloy has a 40% greater strength to weight ration than standard aluminum, meaning the legs are lighter weight yet stronger than the standard metal used in most of todays tripods.Capable of handling the weight of large format (4x5) field cameras or heavy, long telephoto lenses, The PRO 700 DX offer professional photographers and advanced amateurs the strength and stability they need while its size, and the use of A. M. T. alloy, make it lighter weight and more portable than THE PROFESSIONAL series.A tripod should be easy to use, so that that you spend more time concentrating on your photography than you do your equipment. The PRO 700 DX makes setting up easy with secure yet fast speed release leg locks, gearless center column, and 3 position adjustable angle leg locks for easy set up on uneven ground or steps. The PRO 700 DX center column is actually two threaded pieces that unscrew to convert the top piece to a short column. This combined with the adjustable leg angle locks allows the tripod to be lowered to just 15 inches for very low angle or macro photography in the field.Value, today its more important then ever. Compare the price and features of the PRO 700 DX to other manufacturers professional camera supports and you will see that dollar for dollar and feature for feature, this is one of the best values in a professional tripod available.Features: Maximum Operating Height: 74.80 in. / 1,900 mm Minimum Operating Height: 15.40 in. / 390 mm Maximum Center Column Extension: 14.95 in. / 380 mm Folded Length: 29.92 in. / 760 mm Weight: 7.05 lbs. / 3,200 grams Number of Leg Sections: 3 Leg Lock Type: Speed Release Lock Maximum Load: 15.00 lbs. / 6,800 grams