tripod has a good base for me, has clip fasteners. I don't use twist locks, I think these are more susceptible to dirt or sand in the thread. It's a good size: it's not exactly compact, in the normal folded working position it's a little big at 55 cm in small backpacks. But even without the center column extended, it reaches the usable height of 1.38 m, which is great. Tripod head is OK, Arca Swiss plates fit on it. For practical use: When it's not windy, I can work with Fuji DSLMs without any problems, I was even able to use my Nikon D7500 here. Considering that this represents the maximum size in terms of weight, for large full-frame cameras you need heavier tripods. When there was no wind, I was even able to use a Fuji with a small telephoto without the photos being blurred. When there is little wind, I also use it to record videos. The quality is very good for the price. Of course I can't compare the quality and durability with my heavy Manfrotto, but that cost almost 300 euros even with a big spherical head. And especially on longer hikes, I don't feel like carrying the heavy tripod. I am very satisfied with the tripod, I think the price/performance ratio is great.