Reviews
Universal K&F Concept 4 in 1 tripod E224A3 & BH-18
The complete small set comes in a small neutral box. In addition to the basic tripod, there is a small bag made of a type of Oxford fabric that you can use to transport the tripod. In a small plastic bag there is also a small Bluetooth trigger with a corresponding strap and a holder for the smartphone that can be screwed on. An operating manual for the tripod in English and Chinese and a short manual for the Bluetooth trigger complete the picture.The basic tripod weighs around 890g without attachments, which is quite light for a tripod like this.When optimally folded up, it has a length of around 32cm and a diameter of around 10cm. Ideal for taking with you on hikes or trips.The three legs can be folded down in three stages (approx. 30°, 45° and almost 90°). In this way, a minimum height of around 35cm can be achieved. The legs have three extensions that can be continuously extended and locked. This means that the tripod can be balanced very well even on sloping and uneven floors. A small spirit level on the tripod would have been ideal for this, but unfortunately this was not included. The rubber foot must be turned to the left, then all three extensions are released and can be adjusted. A quick turn to the right locks the set length. The structure of the legs and the locking mechanism is quite simple, however, and does not give a very stable impression. During the test, I repeatedly found that a segment or even an entire leg was pushed back in. If you pull the three legs out fully and spread them slightly, this alone gives a height of around 107cm. The middle rod can also be adjusted to three extensions. Locking and releasing works the same way as with the tripod legs. If the middle rail is also fully extended, you get a maximum height of around 168cm, which is pretty impressive for such a small tripod. However, when fully extended, the low weight becomes noticeable; the tripod is not very stable and tends to wobble easily, especially in strong winds. This makes it unsuitable for long exposures.To attach a camera or a light fixture, the tripod has a simple ball head that can be tilted continuously up to 90°. Compact cameras, small bridge cameras or a maximum of a small system camera can be easily and securely mounted on it; heavier cameras such as DSLRs or video cameras are definitely too heavy for the system.If you loosen the lower cover on the center drive, the middle rod can be removed and used as a selfie stick or small monopod.The included adapter can also be used to attach a smartphone. This can be mounted either horizontally or portrait; there are two tripod threads on the adapter for this. The cell phone is attached using a spring effect; the retaining clips are rubberized. A minimum of 6cm and a maximum of just under 9.5cm wide can be inserted as a smartphone.The included shutter release is also intended for use with the smartphone. It can be easily integrated into the mobile phone as an input device using Bluetooth. The two triggers are labeled Camera 360 - IOS and Android, but both buttons have the same function. On my mobile phone, the trigger didn't work at first, it only activated the zoom. After a bit of fiddling around with the camera settings, I found the culprit. You had to change the function of the volume buttons from zoom to shutter, then it worked without a problem.Conclusion:A small, lightweight universal tripod for small mobile technology. Practically all heights are possible from around 35cm to almost 170cm. It is very suitable for light lighting equipment, small cameras or mobile phones. Tripod, lighting stand, selfie stick, etc. are just a few of the areas of application. I would not recommend it for larger and especially heavier DSLR cameras or video cameras due to the low weight of the tripod and, above all, the not entirely optimal locking mechanism.
20/09/2024