The SLIK SH-707E is stable and all-metal. It has a multi-action pan headwith a quick release plate. The simple one-arm lock-release system controls camera movements. The single handle operation also has one control for both pan and tilt movements. This style of head is perfect for tracking moving subjects with a spotting scope or binoculars. It also uses a fast and easy to use quick-release plate to securely mount a camera or spotting scope on the tripod. The mount for the quick-releaserotates 360 degrees and locks down facing in any direction. The SLIK SH-707E also shares its quick release plate with several other tripods an heads in the SLIK line.