Others say...

"Great Deal and a Great Tripod"
For those who are discouraged by seeing the bad reviews. Don't be. As some have pointed out this is a $38 tripod. This is very inexpensive. Also, it's from Canon if that matters to you. I bought this tripod because of the price. This tripod is not as bad as some of the bad reviews made it seem. It discouraged me at first from purchasing this because of those bad reviews and the fear that this tripod would just break on me. I understand how this tripod would break on you if you aggresively handle it. However, this tripod is pretty sturdy in its own right. It's made from aluminum and plastic. It's very easy to use as well. Unless you were one of those kids that disregarded your mama telling you to put your toys away and just left your toys laying around. I really don't see how you can break this tripod unless you intended to. For a mere $38 or so, you can't go wrong even if it does happen to break on you.

"I like it!"
Despite some of the comments I read, it's a fine tripod and I received much quicker than expected.

"THIS IS A $40.00 TRIPOD..."
After reading some of the negative reviews on this tripod I had to point out the obvious. It is a $40.00 Canon Deluxe not a $600.00 Gitzo Mountaineer. For $40.00 this tripod actually exceeded my expectations in terms of quality, build, and performance. Remember now...I'm speaking as a consumer that spent $40.00.

Another issue that seems to have other reviewers troubled is the amount of plastic that is on this unit. This is because Canon has designed it to be light-weight (2.65 lbs). Again, for $40.00 what can you expect...perfectly balanced feather-weight alloy? Of course a tripod in this class is going to wear some plastic.

The tripod itself can extend up to 59 1/3 inches (1,507mm), has a water level, quick shoe release, and elevator type extension. Mine also came with a Canon carrying case.

I have owned and used this tripod for over a year and am completely satisfied with it. I've had no problems with the tripod head tilting (shooting primarily with a Rebel XTi and the EF 28-135mm lens) or plastic breaking. Fine tripod for $40.00.

"Very flimsy don't buy it"
I also have a problem with the base of the tripod head. It doesn't sit level at 0 degree when not tightened and it's impossible to tighten it.

I have a Canon 20D with a 16-35mm lens (considered very light) and the base cannot even support the weight such that it collapses and ends up tilting about 10 degree. It's made of cheap plastic and always loose. There is a little screw underneth the base to adjust it but it doesn't really work. You can just wobble it with little pressure by your fingers.

This tripod has brought shame to Canon. I am hoping Canon doesn't make their cameras the way they build this tripod.

"questionable durability"
Received this tripod before the holidays to find a piece near the mounting plate cracked. Exchange was quick, smooth and without hassle, new item perfect.