The Libec LX5 Tripod With Pan and Tilt Fluid Head and Floor Spreader delivers superior value with an aluminum tripod and a pan and tilt fluid head. It has a maximum height of 5.45′ and a minimum height of 22″ (56 cm). It can handle a load of up to 9 lb, and you can trace every motion, start to finish, with its super torque system. The fluid head is equipped with a sliding plate with a sliding range of +/- 1.6″. The entire kit weighs 12.1 lb (5.5 kg) lb. The LX5 can operate in a temperature range of -4 to +140°F (-20 to +60°C). This tripod is ideal for small to mid-sized DV and HD video cameras.