Preface:

Hello friends, I have been doing photography for about 2 years and this has also become my daily hobby. That is why I wanted to improve my existing equipment. In the beginning I had a tripod for € 20, - and gained my first experience with it. Like many of you, I also wanted more possibilities and more comfort in photography. Now I want to describe my experiences and the differences with a € 20 tripod for beginners. This way you can decide for yourself whether a more expensive tripod is worth it for you.

Quality and differences with cheap tripods:

After the product arrived I noticed the first difference, the material of the bag was a bit thicker and of higher quality. After I unpacked the tripod, I assessed the workmanship and how much play the tripod had. I have absolutely nothing to complain about the processing of the metals and it is at a very high level. A few plastic elements show that not everything is perfectly processed. Compared to my cheap tripod, the legs can be folded out individually, which in my opinion gives me many more possibilities. The ball head is also much easier, more specific and above all more comfortable to adjust than my cheap one. Here I have to adjust 2 axes separately with the lever, which becomes a bit annoying in the long run. What fascinated me most, however, was the possibility to turn the tripod and get very close to the ground. These possibilities are usually not offered with cheap tripods. So I can finally take calm macro shots and take photos from completely new perspectives. In addition, the dimensions of the packaging were decisive for my purchase, because I would like to use them while traveling. The attachment that is screwed into the camera is provided with a very good rubber coating with profile so that the camera does not turn out by itself even if it is turned 90° on the tripod and is equipped with a large lens (some of you will probably do that) know this). ). Due to the compact size, K&F has also come up with a solution for windy days, because this tripod is equipped with a hook on the underside of the neck, to which you can attach your bag or something similar. Overall, I see many advantages in this tripod compared to the tripods in the lowest price range:

+ Individually foldable legs = More possibilities
+ Ball head for more comfortable adjustment
+ Small pack size and light
+ Generally very stable, even with a straight neck
+ New perspectives possible by turning the neck 180°
+ Well thought-out and convincing design