With the Sony VCT870RM remote control tripod, you'll have all of your camcorder's controls right in the palm of your hand. That's because it directs all the controls right to the handle grip. You'll be able to work the stop, play, record and zoom functions with ease. And all the while your video will be steady and rock solid. No jumpy pictures as you're trying to hold the camera steady. It has an elevator mechanism to take your camera up as high as 1.6 m off the ground, while the built-in level helps you align your picture.