No other tripod is as light to carry and sets up as quickly as the Tamrac ZipShot. Just unwrap 2 cords and the legs spring together to position your camera at a height of 44" in seconds, no collars to twist, no levers to flip. Each leg has an elastic shock cord inside that brings the 4 sections together automatically. Mount your point & shoot or D-SLR camera on the heavy-duty metal ball head and you're ready to shoot. The ZipShot folds to 15", weighs just 11 ounces and holds a camera weighing up to 3 lbs. This is the ideal tripod for travelers, hikers and others who need a compact and lightweight tripod that is ready to use in seconds.