K&F is really out doing the competition with their products.I own this, an external flash, as well as a bag from them, and all their products are of the highest quality for the best price.I was so astonished when I got this in the mail.Before I get into the bag that the tripod came with...This tripod is amazing! It is a full metal construction with a rubbery grip on one of the legs so you can easily hold the tripod and walk around with it. Its legs can fold up completely or fold down completely, the ball head is extremely versatile, allowing for great angles and it is tight, so once you tighten it down, it's not going anywhere. Its rugged and solid design is perfect for the outdoor photography I do as I don't have to worry about it breaking or getting damaged. I used to use a cheap plastic and "metal" tripod that I had bought for $30, but this thing blows that out the water.Oh, and did I mention that this thing comes with its own bag and cover? Sheesh, talk about above and beyond. If you're looking for a great tripod and an amazing price point, this is the one for you. Don't bother looking around cause you'll really be amazed by the quality of this product.
09/08/2024
A good buy... if your in to photography or videography like I am this tripod will surprise you. The carrying bag is a huge plus and holds its form and even has enough room for a few accesssories. The design itself is very different and I’m all about standing out but takes a minute to get use to once you set it up for the first time you’ll appreciate the flexibility and capability. The ball head is removable and transferable quick release plate is screwed down so it difficult to accidentally knock your camera off. Pan is built in and smoother than you’d expect and you’ll need to adjust the ball head sensitivity for tilt. I could keep going but you get the point. No complaints.
08/08/2024
I shoot home interior pictures for realtors and needed a tripod that was light and also needed the head to move 90deg for bathroom shots. I was really surprised at how well this tripod worked for what I do. I took pictures with my Sony A9, 16-35 lens of 3 homes in Portland Oregon that sell for $900k and up. The tripod was perfect for this! For the price and weight it cant be beat. I did take the tripod with me on a trail run in the Columbia River Gorge, I will post a picture of what I captured and also some of the home shots.
07/08/2024
Excellent quality. I have a Canon 7D and the tripod holds it perfectly. Light weight, and the material is strong. The legs are actually long than what I expected. It also comes with a carrying bag. Great deal!!
04/08/2024
I got this for my wife, not only for her photography, but as a solution for her lighting. She takes pictures of her products to sell in her shop, and her light was large and heavy, and her old tripod wasn't capable of handling it. But this... This is in a whole other league.The carrying bag comes with it, and is quite convenient. The tripod easily folds to fit, there's no struggling to get it zipped or anything. It appears very durable also, with both handles and a shoulder strap included.The tripod itself is light weight, but very very strong. The legs (with 3x telescope) are much longer than we'll ever need, and that's a definite definite plus. They ratchet into place, also, so her heavy camera and light aren't going anywhere. I absolutely love that. No cranking down nuts or anything to settle the legs. On top, you've got the normal turn handles to lock your camera or lights in place, and they're both easy to turn and quite stable. Overall, I love it, she loves it, and I'm considering getting another for a friend of mine for Christmas!
03/08/2024
I'm completely impressed with this tripod. Here are my thoughts.- The quick release legs are smooth and easy to use.- It has a true 62" height- Easy to use Quick release plate. Super fast assembly of the camera to the tripod.- Durable anti-slip pads on the legs of the tripod.- The Metal die casting ball head works super smooth.- With one easy step, you can invert your camera to be placed under the tripod. Very cool feature.Bonus - Comes with a nice carrying bag for travel.I absolutely love this tripod and would recommend it over many others simply because you won't beat the price for what you get.
28/07/2024
I'm a beginner photographer and I was looking for my first tripod. I don't know which one is supposed to be the best but I have seen the price ranges. This tripod is very well put together. It's very sturdy but very light. I really love how easy it is to extend and retract the legs. The clips on the legs makes adjusting and packing up the tripod very fast and easy. It comes with a nice carrying bag with handles that can be velcroed together and includes a shoulder strap. The ball head is very fluid and I was able to attach and remove my camera easily. I will have to use it a bit and update this review. For now, for the price I'm very happy with my purchase.
27/07/2024
For a photographer, a tripod is a holy thing. This tripod is very light and very sturdy as well, not to mention really compact. It comes in a bag thats very well made and fits the tripod perfectly. The tripod is fully adjustable and lets you raise the height as well as the breadth of the stance. There's a hook for a sandbag as well. I've used it for a couple weddings so far and one of them was for video and it was able to smooth pan some shots as well. This is by far my favorite tripod so far and it fits perfectly on my backpack.
24/07/2024
This is exactly what I was looking for. It did a great job stabilizing my telephoto lens. I was able to take great photos from land and on boats. Lots of options to pivot, tilt or pan. :) It's slightly heaver than I wish it was for backpacking.
23/07/2024
This is a great tripod, whether you're a seasoned professional or some one like myself, who is still learning the ropes of photography. I was using a cheap tripod I had bought for a few bucks at a yard sale but it was wobbly, had zero features and broke on me one day under light use. After doing a little research, and from a few recommendations I decided to go with this one and couldn't be happier.First off it come with a nice carrying case, which includes a shoulder strap so that alone was a plus to me as I often hike with my camera setup. It's fairly compact once folded up so it doesn't take as much room as most. It's super sturdy not only at its shortest height, but also fully extended. The legs feature a quick lock mechanism to ensure no slipping of adjustment once you've got it in place. The head has a quick release, built in level and is set upon a ball type swivel mount. If you need more stability in high winds or what have you, the center column has a hook assemble allowing you to hang a weight of sorts to keep the tripod planted to the ground. It's constructed of aluminum alloy, so it's lightweight and not going to strain your back after lugging it around for hours.
16/07/2024