This is the rugged Celestron 93596 Photographic elevating column tripod with a 3-axis tip/tip/tilt head. The legs extended raise the top of the column to 50" and there is a gear driven 12" extension. The legs are 3 aluminum sections with collet locks. Collapsed it is 26" long. It's fitted with a Celestron head, the camera platform is 2x3" and load capacity is 20lbs. This was made in USA in the 90s and is pro quality, no plastic.