Rollei tripods of the C-Class have earned an excellent reputation among professionals and discerning amateurs. This is reflected in the numerous awards and recommendations from renowned media. Carbon fiber reinforced plastic, also known and appreciated as carbon, is woven together in a cross-pattern in several layers, forming the material basis for the highly stable tripod legs. Thanks to the carbon tubes, the overall weight of the Rollei C6i tripod has been reduced by a full quarter. Stability is, of course, not compromised and even benefits from the enormous resilience of carbon along the fiber direction. The load capacity has not decreased by a single gram either. With a total weight of just over one and a half kilograms, the C6i Carbon can support an impressive 12 kg of equipment, which is eight times its own weight, including the 3D ball head. Rollei tripods come very well equipped by design, and the C6i Carbon is no exception. The 3D ball head features a vertical and a horizontal bubble level that is easy to read, even in poor visibility conditions. The ARCASWISS-compatible quick-release plate accommodates not only professional DSLRs but also full-sized camcorders that can be panned 360°. The center column has been further developed based on the wishes of passionate macro photographers. With just a few adjustments, you can reverse the central column to get very close to the ground. If you prefer to position your camera setup at the maximum height of 162.5 cm, you can hang your camera bag or photo backpack from the sturdy center column hook to further enhance stability.