Built tough with the versatility you?ve come to expect from Padcaster, the new Tripod Monopod is perfect for the Padcaster iPad line, Smartphone Verse products or any camera. It?s all aluminum construction means it?s ready for the abuse that comes with any shooting situation and it?s back-folding legs make it small enough to clip right onto your backpack. Featuring a fluid pan and tilt head with a 13.2 pound capacity, you?ll feel confident that your camera is safe and balanced. Two ball level adjustments ensure your shot?s on the level, even when the ground under you may not be. With it?s three section legs and telescoping center column, the Padcaster Tripod / Monopod can extend to 71 inches, while also folding down to only 22 inches for compact travel or storage. Looking for a true on-the-go solution? Unscrew one of the Tripod legs, and attach it to the removable center column to create an ultra-portable monopod. Other features include a 3/8-16 accessory interface to mount additional equipment, removable spike feet for shooting outdoors, a spring-loaded hook for adding extra weight, a spare 3/8-16 screw pre-mounted in the tripod head and a weatherproof zipper carry bag for added protection.