Ergonomic design gives superior handling and unsurpassed reliability ^^ Lowest height profile in its class ^^ Knobs are captive and uniquely shaped, making operation very intuitive ^^ 90-Degree drop-notched allows maximum flexibility for positioning the camera for portrait-orientation or extreme angle shots ^^ Micrometer drag tension adjustment is repeatable and absolutely reliable ^^ Precision panning base is finely laser-engraved at 2.5 degree intervals ^^ Laser-engraved millimeter scale offers precise centering and positioning within the clamp jaw ^^ All components are machined from solid aircraft aluminum and hard anodized for maximum durability and minimum weight