For quick, down and dirty traveling, this is a good tripod. From the outset though, I would not recommend this tripod with a heavy DSLR and heavy lens like the Canon 70-200L.If your primary use is a regular DSLR or Mirrorless camera, then you'll probably really like this tripod.At full extension, it is not super-stable, but can be mitigated with hanging weight from the hook. Extension is easy and will extend to about 6ft. The ball-head will accomodate Arca Swiss base plates, but with a camera attached, the ball head tightener needs to be adjusted strongly to hold in place.One feature that is a "LIKE" is the ability to reverse mount a camera UNDER in order to take ground-level shots.The tripod comes with a zippered travel case and will easily fit in luggage or attached to a backpack.All in all, I rate this with FOUR STARS due to stability at full extension, and honestly, I think it's a bit overpriced for the performance it provides. For general, non-professional use with a normal DSLR and lightweight lens, Phone, Mirrorless or similar camera, it should do the trick. Otherwise, I'd be looking for a more robust solution.*If you found my review helpful to you, please let Amazon know by clicking the "HELPFUL" button below!

I was surprised at how compact this tripod is - a very nice size for a travel tripod. It is suitable for light and mid-weight cameras (up to 11 pounds). Setting it up is trivial - with twist leg locks that work smoothly. There is a latch on each of the legs with two positions for leg angle - which is plenty for me. The feet are rubber - there is no provision to use spikes instead. The tripod has plenty of height to be useful - 61 inches. There is a hook on the bottom of the center column to put a weight - such as the tripod bag or a camera bag. This is recommended since the tripod is so light weight.There are gradient markings around the perimeter for alignment, plus a compass and a bubble level. The mounting plate is metal, but the assembly it slides into is plastic, admittedly very sturdy plastic that I think will hold up well. The plate is held in place with a screw latch, and the camera mounting bolt has a d-ring to allow for hand tightening. The padded case that comes with the tripod is very nice, with an adjustable shoulder strap. The fit and finish of the tripod is exemplary. It is a quality piece of photographic gear that is now my default travel tripod.

I don’t like to take my big gear when I travel, and I get nice photo performance out of my GX7, And with this tripod I can travel super light now. Hiking those 14ers with less than 3lbs of photo gear is going to be AMAZING! I could probably take my Sony Alpha 6300 instead with a zoom lens if I needed some reach.I wouldnt recommend big dslrs for this tripod. Stick to mirrorless or point and shoot.

I've used compact tripods, crazy lightweight ones, and well made ones. This is all three! The box is remarkably small and lightweight, and needless to say both only get better out of the box. Both make this ideal for travel, and it's no lightweight in regards to capability. It has no issues with a D750, battery grip, and 70-200mm lens. This setup is rock solid with no issues whatsoever. I haven't tried it yet, but it likely could handle the stated 17lbs (and not just barely). All of the legs sturdily adjust and hold on to their positions with no slip or slop. Rounding out aln almost perfect product is the Arca Swiss compatible plate setup.Pros:compactlightweightsturdyArca Swiss compatibleCons:almost too lightcarbon fiber isn't best for extreme coldHighly recommended

This tripod is super compact and lightweight. When fully extended it can reach 61", which is very impressive for such a tiny tripod. You can tell by holding this tripod that it's made with top quality materials and construction. It's all metal except for the part of the head where the baseplate sits; this part is made with some sort of tough lightweight plastic. It's a little surprising that there's a plastic part when there's so much metal used in the rest of it, but it feels very tough (it's some kind of high-tech polymer material) so I don't think it's likely to cause any durability issues. The tripod comes with a nice soft carrying case that's branded with the K&F Concept logo and has a shoulder strap.The tripod is very stable even when the legs are fully extended, and there's surprisingly little flex thanks to the strength of the carbon fiber. Of course, such a lightweight tripod has its limitations; don't go putting a Nikon 800mm lens on there in a windstorm, but when used with common sense this tripod is extremely capable.I have lots of tripods for different shooting situations and this is by far my lightest tripod. For traveling light with photo gear, I'd say this is really hard to beat at this price point. This is an excellent tool to have for taking photos off the beaten path where weight is an issue.

I've used tripods for over 40 years. I probably have a dozen right now, from travel versions to heavy duty, carbon fiber and aluminum. So why do I think this is nearly perfect - but falls short?**The good points: Really compact and light weight. This will fit inside any luggage, most packs, etc. It can also hang from most sleeping bag straps on packs if you're off on a long hike.Expands to almost 6 feet - but at max extension it's not very stable. Four feet is about the realistic max for a DSLR with 70-200mm lens. For a compact or lighter (mirrorless) camera it's OK.Arca-Swiss style mount plate.The thing just keeps on expanding. And expanding. But wait - there's more. Even the center column expands.Really nice and compact carrying/storage bag.You can't invert the tripod and use it upside-down - but you can remove the center column and reverse it, so it's the same thing.Two leg positions (see photos.)**The mediocre: Well, two leg positions. Many have three or four. These really come in handy in more difficult situations - around and on bounders, stairs, etc.The weight hook unthreads easily. You'll want to use some thread-lock.The feet are not removable, can't be replaced and there's no dirt-spikes.**Negatives: The ball head can not be locked in place so spins off too easily. If you look at almost any other tripod or monopod, there are set-screws in the head mounting plate. These thread upwards against the hear and prevent it from spinning off. None here. So the head can spin off if you're not careful, You'll need to use thread-lock to play it safe.The center column has a nice hook for hanging a weight from. Again, on many tripods this unthreads and there's a standard 3/8-24 thread there so you can mount the tripod head upside down. No 3/8-24 thread. It's much larger.The 3/8-24 thread on the top is locked in place. This is removable on most tripods and monopods and can be flipped over for a 1/4-20 thread. Not here.Flex. Look at the photo of just the leg. There's a few inches of splay/bending with just 7 lbs of weight on the tripod. This can be avoided by not extending the tripod all the way.**Summary: It's still a really nice travel tripod that could be improved. You need to lock the head mounting thread or it will spin off. VERY light weight. If you travel, fly, hike, etc. this is a nice choice. FYI, the hex key is a 5/32 nds.

I'm not a professional photographer by any stretch of the imagination but getting the best shots I can are important to me. I learn more every day.I was drawn to order this tripod because it is compact and lightweight. Also, because the center piece is adjustable which is a feature that makes shooting at various heights much faster and easier.I'm really impressed with the quality of this tripod. It's going to be my go to from now on. From taking photos low to taking them high this will help get the job done. Opening and closing it is smooth and it's put made very well.I've not had time to mess with all of the features yet but do look forward to using this both for travel and at home.I will admit that I couldn't find the manual but eventually discovered it in the zipped inside pocket of the carrying case. Speaking of the case, I wish it was a little larger. It is an extremely tight fit with the case I received and took time to get it closed. I'm concerned about the zipper breaking.I'll be looking the manual over further but, even without it, this tripod is easy to use and worth the price.

What makes this tripod most valuable is it's light weight, compactness and portability. It's not my favorite tripod I own, but it's my favorite tripod to grab and go or travel with. Compared to traditional tripods, this thing is half the carry size and way lighter.LIKES:-Size!!! It's so compact and has no bulk. Easy to stash away.-Weight. Very light and easy to carry.-Small but highly functional camera mount. -Ball head locks super tight with a simple thumb lever. -360* panoramic head with separate tightening knob-Nice carry case with interior pocket.DISLIKES:-A little unstable, especially at small bottom legs, at full expansion-Not a big fan of twist thread locks on the legs. Personal preference of thumb latches.-Fold down arm locks are the pull out/push in type. Prefer the push release ones.-All the moving mechanisms are a little stiff, but i think they'll work in nicely.OVERALL:Perhaps a little nit-picky to give it 4 stars. If you're looking for the most compact and light weight full size tripod, this is 5 stars! But it just lacks some 5 star features and overall quality, but it is right there and a great tripod!

I really love this tripod. I am surprised how compact it is when folded up. Everything expands and it gets tall enough when expanded all the way that I can look directly through my camera without having to lower my head (note; I am 5'11"). The tripod is very sturdy and the knobs and levers are high quality and keep the camera at the angle you want. It is a slick looking tripod and definitely lightweight. This is my new go-to travel tripod because I like how tall it can get despite how compact it is when folded up.

Used for one travel and several hikes and works fine.