Folds small, light, extends very tall, mostly metal, transformer of tripods, head is only OK A very compact small bag, very light to carry, and extends tall are the great strengths of this tripod. There aren't too many with this combination of features in this price range. It's a great combination for a travel tripod. Oddly I found no instructions so I had to refer back to this page to work out its most unique feature as an overhead tripod. It comes with three hex wrenches with no explanation where it's used but that can be discovered. Unfortunately, there's no small pocket in the tripod bag so you're at risk of losing them. I'm sure they're standard sizes and I much prefer carrying a hex wrench tool with me anyway. The aluminum is on the thin side so could be damaged under pressure. Also, the snap locks aren't the sturdiest plastic, can probably break under pressure and I'm not sure how they'll hold up over time. The head is more friction than fluid although seems to have enough damping to pan smoothly. Tilting has a bit of spring to it so it won't flop. There's a level ball which is impossibly small and hard to see. Trust your camera's level guide instead. The pan arm can't be switched to either side like some other tripods so lefties may need to think differently. That you can detach one leg for use as a simple monopod is a nice additional feature as it's an important bit of flexibility when you must travel light. Its most amazing and transformer-like feature is the ability to pull out a center rod and adjust it with a dial with markings for good precision. This functions much like a boom arm on a C-stand and allows for some unusual positions not easily reproducible with standard tripods. It allows for 90° overhead shooting which may be valuable for anything from product shoots or tabletop demos to overhead ground-based nature shots. I'd consider this primarily a photographer's tripod with some video capabilities given the head can pan and tilt smoothly but you won't mistake this for a professional fluid head. It's serviceable and nothing more. Even with the above faults, there are times when packing small and light are mission-critical when you're traveling. Its height is impressive although as a light tripod, you'll want to use the center column hook to add some weight for stability. I usually use my camera bag for that. Although the flip locks are plastic and the head is basic as far as video use, its extreme height, lightweight, spectacular overhead feature, and otherwise good build make the a great value even if you have other travel tripods.

Got this to do some top-down shots of products for my YouTube channel, and it works quite well. I have a large camera rig with a smallrig cage, mount battery, 5 inch screen, and handle, and this tripod handled it no problem. The fastening mechanism for the 90 degree setup is very strong, and even at the furthest length it did not deflect very much. I did need to use a sandbag under the tripod to hold it steady, but the hook worked well for that. Each of the adjustment options for axis on the tripod is sufficiently strong for holding it in place, and for adjusting it smoothly. The head arm is a little different than I'm used to, but it works well. The legs have good adjustment and seem to be pretty strong, but are on the thinner side. The bag size is really not quite right for the tripod, and it makes it really annoying to stow. I don't even know how to put it in there properly since I forgot to look when I took it out. Oh well. It's pretty easy to adjust and use though overall so not a huge deal.

Pleasantly surprised with this tripod. I was amazed at how high it expands, making it very easy to get the perfect height I need for my product photos. It’s very easy to set up and use. The locks firmly hold the legs in place without slipping. I like that it has the extra arm; I can set it where I need it and not have to worry about repositioning my camera every time I change the way I am staging my photos. The tripod is a little on the heavy side, but it is very solid, so I don’t have to worry about my cat knocking it over. Works great and is a reasonable price.

As I write this I'm away at my summer home where I go to get away from everything, that includes the tools of my trade. As such I only have a single camera with me to test the tripod with and it just so happens to be one of the lightest around, I will give it a full work out with heavier video gear when I get home but have littkle doubt it will perform perfectly. As with all K&F products manufacturing has been done to a very high standard, I feel that these easily match or exceed the quality of the market leaders, you know who they are. Whilst I have a preference for twist locks on tripod legs the levers on these are smooth to operate and don't impede adjustment speed in any way so no pints lost there. Adjustability is excellent catering for almost any angle one would wish for and the ability to use the central column for overhead shooting and as a monopod is more than welcome. Is there anything I would fault? No, for me this is as close to perfection as I would want, it is a little heavy but that is to be expected and is welcome as this adds to the stability. To be honest I would order this on name and looks alone, K&F gear with the splash of orange has to be the best looking out there, I know this is a personal preference but I love it!

K&F Concept has long been no stranger to the industry and it is easy to see that their products are enjoying increasing popularity, not least due to the fantastic price/performance ratio. Of course, K&F Concept is taking advantage of this and is constantly expanding its portfolio to the delight of its customers. At first glance, you might think that the tripod we tried out here is just another one of many, until you discover the ingeniously designed folding mechanism of the two-part center column. In my eyes, this feature makes the K&F tripod a game changer, as I have never seen anything comparable, and yes, I have had quite a few tripods

Initial impressions seem good. I ran into two issues, 1. no instructions. Shows they are supposed to be part of the packaging, but I didn't have any. Also there are no instructions for the FH-03 head. None on K&F's website either. 2. The quick release plate is locked in place with hex screws. The 3 Allen wrenches supplied do not fit the screws. Luckily I have others and was able to remove them, so now I have a quick release plate and extra screws. If I had instructions maybe they would have told me about them and what to do with them.

For still photography it's fine, but not exceptional. Must be leveled by adjusting the legs, no bubble level to help with that. Some joints are slightly loose. The best use would be as a portable copy stand or overhead photography of things like wildflowers, so it's pretty specialized. There are other tripods at the same price that have better features for filming.

K&F Concept OverHead Camera Tripod (T254A7+FH-03). I tested this out with 3 of my Canon cameras with EF version ll lenses, the 24-70 2.8L, 70-200 2.8L and the 100-400L. I had no issues using this tripod. It was very stable and easy to adjust and setup my shot. I experienced no camera shake even with strong winds and felt confident it would provide safe support. I did not attempt to use it with my 300 2.8 or 400 2.8 as the weight of those lenses with attached body would exceed the weight limit of this T254A7+FH-03 tripod setup. So be sure to keep that in mind and verify which one you are getting and the weight capacity it can withstand. I already have a monopod so I did not try that feature. I only use a monopod with my 400 as the other lens/body combination even the 300 2.8 are lite enough to hand hold. I doubt I'll ever use that feature however some might find it useful so it's good to have that option. If you're looking for a tripod in this price range, give strong consideration to the K&F.

The K&F Concept OverHead Camera Tripod is a robust and versatile tool for any photographer. Its flexible design allows for various shooting angles, and the quick-release plate makes swapping cameras a breeze. The tripod is lightweight yet sturdy, perfect for both indoor and outdoor shoots. Some users mentioned the height adjustment takes a bit of getting used to, but overall, it's a great investment.

WELL BUILT, NICE CASE TOO. THE ONLY DOWNSIDE IT'S NOT CARBON. OVERALL, I HAVE OVER 10 DIFFERENT K & F PRODUCTS.