Foreword: Hello friends, I have been doing photography for about 2 years and it has also become my daily hobby. This is why I wanted to improve my existing equipment. At first I got 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. I would now like to describe my experiences and the differences compared to a €20 tripod for beginners. This way you can make up your own mind whether a more expensive tripod is worth it. Quality and differences from cheap tripods: After the product arrived, I noticed the first difference, the material of the bag was a little thicker and of better quality. After unboxing the tripod, I evaluated the build quality and play of the tripod. I have absolutely no complaints about the metal processing and it is of a very high standard. A few plastic elements show that not everything is perfectly processed. Compared to my cheap tripod, the legs can be unfolded individually, which I think gives me a lot more options. The ball head can also be adjusted much easier, more precisely and above all more comfortable than on my cheap ball head. Here I have to adjust 2 axes separately with the lever, which becomes a little annoying in the long run. But what fascinated me the most was the ability to turn the tripod around and get very close to the ground. These possibilities are generally not offered with inexpensive tripods. I can finally take macro photos in peace and take photos from completely new perspectives. In addition, the dimensions of the pack were decisive for my purchase because I would like to use them while traveling. The mount that is screwed into the camera has a very good rubber coating with a profile so that the camera does not rotate by itself even if it is turned 90° on the tripod and is equipped with 'a big goal (some of you I probably know). ). Thanks to its compact size, K&F has also found a solution for windy days, because this tripod is equipped with a hook at the lower end of the neck, to which you can attach your bag or similar. Overall, I see many advantages in this tripod compared to tripods in the lower price range: + Individually foldable legs = More possibilities + Adjust the ball head for more comfort + reduced size and lightness + Overall very stable even with the neck extended + New perspective by rotating the neck 180°