Just gotten a new SLRzoom cheap from a forummer.
My setup is pushing the weight limit at 2.2kg, probably due to my ballhead from another tripod being already 400+g.
My review is for normal tabletop standing position,which is probably not what is meant for, but great nevertheless for occasionally travel group snaps.
It boils down to how u position the legs cause at certain positions,eg the normally seen curved down 'C', it may not hold...
The main weakness is the joints nearest the plate.
The solution I found is
1. Keep the legs straight, like normal tripod legs, and it'll hold a lot more weight.But the leg must not open more than 40degree from vertical. Indoor no wind is fine.
2. Which I recommend. I bend the legs to wide V or L position,1/2 way around the legs.
Main idea is to again keep the top 1/2 of the legs straight and rather close together. In this position, its very strong even with my arms pushing down on it.
I'll take a photo tonite.
HIH