Leofoto Short Inverted Outdoors Series Carbon Fiber Tripod w/ FIXED Apex/Platform Black. Available in two sizes for your convenience: a small portable option and a full-size version for all your needs. The robust load capacity also makes it suitable for use with extreme spotting scopes cameras and large format surveillance equipment. The new ''X'' version features a knurled-bar angle stop design which allows for one handed operation as well as leg tubes which do not cross. The carbon fiber legs are inverted with the widest tube at the bottom for added stability and incredibly quick full collapse and deployment. The legs feature twist-lock joints individual spread and three available locking positions making it possible to achieve the proper level even when on uneven terrain. This lightweight tripod has a fixed apex/platform which is more compact than the larger SO series tripods. Specifications for Leofoto SO-282CMX Short Inverted Outdoors Series Carbon Fiber Tripod w/ FIXED Apex/Platform: Manufacturer: Leofoto Color: Black Tripod & Bipod Material: Aluminum Tripod Closed Length: 30.12 in Fabric/Material: Aluminum Features of Leofoto SO-282CMX Short Inverted Outdoors Series Carbon Fiber Tripod w/ FIXED Apex/Platform Inverted Leg design for added stability and rapid setup New ''X'' Version Angle Stop: Allows for one handed angle adjustment Leg tubes no longer cross Independent leg spread Three locking leg positions 10x layers of Toray carbon fiber CNC-Machined 6061-T6 aluminum apex platform 3/8'' mounting stud 1/4'' Accessory Mounting Socket Rubber feet with included steel spiked feet set Included padded carrying case designed with extra space for head Package Contents: Leofoto SO-282CMX Short Inverted Outdoors Series Carbon Fiber Tripod w/ FIXED Apex/Platform Leofoto SO-282CMX: SO-282CMX Short Inverted Outdoors Series Carbon Fiber Tripod w/ FIXED Apex/Platform Black