I have searched and purcha

I have searched and purchased a tripod from B&H and I am looking at it right now trying to decide if I am going to return it. I can tell the quality is great, but it seems so bulky…I practiced setting it up and tearing it down and even without the camera mounted I feel like a bull in a china shop. (It is: 501 HDV/ 547 BK Manfrotto)

I will continue to search…thanks for the insight on the center post.