How does it do windy conditions?
I have an Olympus EM10, so not very heavy, but will the winds in Fairbanks, Alaska knock it over?
definately! It does have a hook, but legs are thin. Wt limit is 3.3 lbs I believe. Maybe with your camera and a wt from the center hook you would be fine. Depends on how heavy your camera is. I had a telephoto lens and would say no. But if yours is a point and shoot, it's perfect, easy to use, quick set up, good head. Locks are good too.