This appears to be the same model Benbo I've had for 7 years or more. It took a bit of getting used to at first, manipulating the legs. It is a sturdy, do-it-all, no bells or whistles, trustworthy support. Even in the traditional stance, the boom can parallel the front/center leg, allowing the camera to be further back than the center or where the legs come together. This is much better than hugging the $79 Slik from the department store in order to peer through the view finder.