It was definately a surprise when I opened the box and took the TM2534 K&F Concept Tripod out, it comes with a good strong padded bag, once I took it out the first thing I noticed was the quality finnish then how well it is made and what excellent materials have been used.I immediately got my biggest and heaviest kit out and attachehed it to the tripod, it is very stable with no wobble that you can get with cheap tripods. I took it out to my local birding spot and put it through its paces all I can say is it out performed my existing tripod that is one of the top of the range makes.To put it mildly I loved it and would seriously recommend it. Another quality product from K&F Concept.

For the price this seems to be a good tripod, I've only used it a few times so far but it has done better for me than the super lightweight tripod I was using did.

Great vallue.does what it should.

I received this recently but haven't gotten to use it yet. I will be using it soon. It is a pretty heavy tripod but seems very sturdy, which is what I need. A tripod that is too lightweight can be affected by wind, etc. I like the clever way this tripod can reverse the legs and fold up into a shorter length than a regular tripod can. The leg adjustments look like they will cover about any possible situation. The only thing I don't like about this tripod is the universal ball head. I prefer a tripod head in which every separate movement can be adjusted separately. I will see how this head works out but I will probably end up replacing the head at some point. Overall, though, I would say this is an excellent tripod and a good deal at this price. The gold tone accents are a nice touch also.

A really cool tripod to construction, strength, design and utility.During my test, it's result really suitable for every situation.Ben also made the packaging where there is a handy bag with carry handle, and just inside the tripod along with the instruction sheet for the different modes of use, a shoulder bag, an additional screw and a 10 cm extension to increase height.The tripod is very durable and is made of aluminum alloy that makes it nice as well as robust. Good also the weight that is about 2kg.At the base of the tripod they are placed rubber pads that prevent slipping and stabilize even on disconnected surfaces.The legs are extendable by rotating the screw so you can adjust and lock at any point.There are a total of 3 screws, then 3 pieces of extendable leg they do reach a maximum height of about 165cm.It's also possible to widen the legs of three different gradations.One of the 3 legs has a coating sponge because it can be unscrewed and used as a monopod when it's united with center post via the additional screw.The central rod that supports the head can be raised or lowered also by means of a rotatable screw.On the lower part of the rod is also present a hook to connect weights for stabilization.On the upper part instead, it's connected to the tripod a head, which can be rotated, tilted or moved vertically through the various regulators.There's also a spirit level to get the right angle.The central rod can be removed completely and be mounted upside down if you need to connect the camera to the bottom.To close the tripod is necessary to overturn the legs (bend them totally upward) so as to compact it to a minimum and reduce clutter.In the box there is also a bag to seal and protect the tripod head.I really recommend this product, for its technical features and for its build quality, certainly among the best in this price range.

From the moment you open the box, everything about this tripod reflects quality.The carry bag is padded and made of ripstop nylon and has both a carry handle and strap. Opening the zipper reveals black tripod legs with gold accents and a velvet bag covered ball head.Taking the tripod out of the bag you immediately get a sense of opulence, whether you're a beginner or a pro, this tripod makes you feel like a professional.The legs of the tripod fold backward onto the center stem and ball head. This allows the tripod to fold down to to a compact size under 19 inches (48cm) yet expand to almost 64 inches (163 cm) when fully extended.Each leg on the tripod ratchets into position and has three locking points allowing your to articulate and adjust the legs to balance on almost any terrain. There are three (3) telescopic sections on each leg and they have a twist lock to secure each section in place.The ball head that comes with the the tripod is all metal construction and very well built, Ball heads are best suited for still photography but can be used for video also. If you do want to change the ball head on this tripod you can, the tripod has a standard 3/8' screw on the center stem which will allow you to attach any professional tripod head you want, although for most users the factory ball head will be all you need.The factory K&F ball head that comes with this tripod comes with a sliding quick release mounting plate which attaches to your camera and then slides onto the mount and is secured tightly in place by a side set screw. There is a small 360 degree ball level on the tripod head which is pretty accurate and showed level along with the onscreen horizon level on my Panasonic G6.The ball level has two adjustment screws. The lower smaller screw controls the pan or side to side horizontal movement of the head. The larger side screw controls the tightness of the ball which will tilt, swivel and also pan.The tension on the ball head is quite precise and can be adjusted to lock your camera head completely or just backed off a little to allow smooth movements up and down.With the top tilt/swivel adjusted to the angle or tension you want the lower pan screw allows you to lock or loosen the horizontal pan adjustment to your liking.One other feature of this tripod that you might find useful is the ability to remove the legs and covert the tripod into a monopod. Personally I have a dedicated monopod so I didn't use this feature however if you're only going to buy one tripod - this one is excellent since it will let you convert it back and forth from tripod to monopod.Overall K&F knocked it out of the park with this tripod. It's solid, well made and an exceptional value under $200.I received a sample product from the manufacturer for testing and unbiased evaluation. I always take the cost of the product into consideration when writing a review.

 From the moment you open the box, everything about this tripod reflects quality.The carry bag is padded and made of ripstop nylon and has both a carry handle and strap. Opening the zipper reveals black tripod legs with gold accents and a velvet bag covered ball head.Taking the tripod out of the bag you immediately get a sense of opulence, whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this tripod makes you feel like a professional.The legs of the tripod fold backward onto the center stem and ball head. This allows the tripod to fold down to to a compact size under 19 inches (48cm) yet expand to almost 64 inches (163 cm) when fully extended.Each leg on the tripod ratchets into position and has three locking points allowing your to articulate and adjust the legs to balance on almost any terrain. There are three (3) telescopic sections on each leg and they have a twist lock to secure each section in place.The ball head that comes with the the tripod is all metal construction and very well built, Ball heads are best suited for still photography but can be used for video also. If you do want to change the ball head on this tripod you can, the tripod has a standard 3/8” screw on the center stem which will allow you to attach any professional tripod head you want, although for most users the factory ball head will be all you need.The factory K&F ball head that comes with this tripod comes with a sliding quick release mounting plate which attaches to your camera and then slides onto the mount and is secured tightly in place by a side set screw. There is a small 360 degree ball level on the tripod head which is pretty accurate and showed level along with the onscreen horizon level on my Panasonic G6.The ball level has two adjustment screws. The lower smaller screw controls the pan or side to side horizontal movement of the head. The larger side screw controls the tightness of the ball which will tilt, swivel and also pan.The tension on the ball head is quite precise and can be adjusted to lock your camera head completely or just backed off a little to allow smooth movements up and down.With the top tilt/swivel adjusted to the angle or tension you want the lower pan screw allows you to lock or loosen the horizontal pan adjustment to your liking.One other feature of this tripod that you might find useful is the ability to remove the legs and covert the tripod into a monopod. Personally I have a dedicated monopod so I didn’t use this feature however if you’re only going to buy one tripod - this one is excellent since it will let you convert it back and forth from tripod to monopod.Overall K&F knocked it out of the park with this tripod. It’s solid, well made and an exceptional value under $200.I received a sample product from the manufacturer for testing and unbiased evaluation. I always take the cost of the product into consideration when writing a review.

Sturdy and well built - Impressed!

I'm seriously impressed with this tripod. Everything about it screams "quality", including the carry bag. It is very smart in all it's details. I was considering a similarly priced entry level tripod from Manfrotto from a local shop. Well, I'm very glad I went with this one. In fact, that Manfrotto doesn't even come near this jewel. So far, everything I bought from K&F Concept is stellar. Well done, gentlemen.

could be used as tripod also Monopod, very useful.