The Manfrotto 055SS is a very solid, all-metal tripod that can hold almost any reasonably-sized camera. Not sure what the “SS” thing is about… I don’t think it’s that “SS” thing, but this tripod is neither Stainless Steel nor is it Super Sport, so it’s a bit up in the air. Extends to about 5 feet without centre column, about 6 feet with. Accepts any head with a standard 3/8″ thread (head is sold separately.)