You can install the column by removing the base plate of the tripod, inserting the center column, and locking the column in place. The main feature of the GS5313GS is the geared mechanism, which allows the user to make incremental vertical adjustments using an integrated crank handle. Once the desired height is reached, the user can use the central collar equipped with a disc lock to secure the column. The column has a native height of 18.5 inches, with a travel range of 11.8 inches from maximum height to minimum height. It weighs 8.4 kg, a manageable weight that underscores its professional quality and durability, and features a ballast hook at the bottom for adding extra stabilization weight if needed.