Rollei C5i Titanium

For those who are hesitating between this and the smaller Rollei Traveler Carbon, go for the C5i. Weighs only slightly more but is much more stable/sturdy. Especially the center column and the attachment of the headset.

Shaky photos at longer closing times are definitely a thing of the past. If the tripod is fully extended in a lot of wind, it is necessary to hang a weight (eg backpack, bag) on the (supplied) hook at the bottom to guarantee stability and unmoved photos.

Nice product, especially for this money. Only 2 serious downsides,

1. I wonder if the max weight is realistic, I have more than half hanging on it, but I feel that is the max. The quick coupling from plate to tripod could have been a bit simpler, now it is a challenge to connect quickly, especially in the dark.