The OKTO10 is designed for serious photographers & Beginners alike. Its sturdy prehensile legs help achieve a steady shot with most cameras. It is ideal for point and shoot cameras and some SLR cameras (lighter weight cameras) and it's great for setting up a tripod in tight spaces. We do highly recommend this with most point and shoot cameras and for the price this is definitely an unbelievable product. You can also use this for cellular phones and other cameras but you may need to purchase an additional adapter depending on the mount that your device has.