Dead easy to use , no need to mess about unscrewing legs etc with this , a flick of the wrist and it`s ready to use , metal construction , standard tripod screw on the top , great item for any gadget bag or a trouser pocket  . Good working order and normal signs of use so NOT brand new and perfect  . 20cm tall . For the nuggets out there who want to tell me all about their kit ..... NO ... you can`t use this with a £5000 DSLR with a £12,000 9000mm F1.4 super tele lens and a flashgun capable of blinding pilots on the international space station all weighing in at 45 kilos ..... it`s for lightweight compacts and the like :o) Free UK P&P .