78"/2m Overhead Aluminum DSLR Tripod Compact Portable Vlog Tripod Monopod 22lbs/10kg Load, K234A7+BH-28L (S210)
SKU: KF09.087
Likes: sturdy and very configurable for changing needs
Didn't try yet: converting to a monopod
Dislikes: the bubble level is on the camera mount itself and not on the tripod or ball mount interface. so if everything below the camera is not level, when you rotate the 360 mount, the camera goes out of level
People complained about the ball head falling off in other reviews. That was all down to user error. One just needs to tighten the ball mount down against the tripod body and everything is night and secure.
Didn't try yet: converting to a monopod
Dislikes: the bubble level is on the camera mount itself and not on the tripod or ball mount interface. so if everything below the camera is not level, when you rotate the 360 mount, the camera goes out of level
People complained about the ball head falling off in other reviews. That was all down to user error. One just needs to tighten the ball mount down against the tripod body and everything is night and secure.
31/01/2022
I'd give this a five star but for the ball head. It doesn't lock well with a spotting scope or a heavy lens and camera body on it. I ended up buying a Neewer pan/tilt head, which fortunately fits the K&F tripod well. Other than that, it is a decent piece of equipment. Just keep in mind, it is a travel tripod, and won't give you a solid mount impervious to wiggling from wind or hand adjustments. For that, I continue to look for that elusive affordable tripod.
24/01/2022
Decent tripod for <$100, seems well-made and maybe worth a bit more since it's lightweight and easily packed while walking. But I would never trust my expensive cameras on it in any wind >10 knots unless attaching a bag of rocks to the hook. The legs don't spread quite as wide as better more expensive ones, but with weight attached in wind, I'd be fully confident with it. I also easily replaced the attached ball-head with my old Manfrotto ball-head with a snap-in plate and it fits perfectly (the new ball head has a wonky slide-in plate which I can see slipping/dropping the camera while trying to slide it in place). If using a cheaper 'dropper' camera, I'd have no issues at all with any of the above.
24/08/2021
it's very light......just not sure of it's overall stability. I used it once so far, and while I was very nervous about mounting my Nikon and 80-200 2.8 lens to it, it seem to hold up okay. But, I definitely wouldn't use it on a windy day/night. I have a 25 year old Slik which is far more stable, and I also ended up buying another one just like my old one, as I Know how sturdy it is. The new one I bought, is the exact same design, but now under the Bushnell name. I suppose this one would be good on a hike or something that takes me far away from my 4Runner as it is very light and compact. But my old/new Slik/Bushnell will be my main tripod. I need to know that my shlt isn't going to fall!!
30/07/2021
Worked great for about 10 months, just short of its warranty period, then the rubber feet started falling off easily and won't stay on, and now as a result this s210 feet won't grip flat and concrete surfaces which is where I mostly use it in so now its not as study and stable anymore, especially during long exposure photography. Also some of the knobs on the ball head seem to be starting to wear out and not tightening as much as it used to, but the main problem is the rubber feet
I can't find any replacements rubber feet because they seem to be proprietary and K&F don't sell them separately. I tried reaching out to them on their website but they take forever to respond with their almost non existing customer service and when they did they also gave me no solution and haven't answered me back since.
Update:
K&F Concept reached out to me shortly after my review and resolved my issue, my s210 is now working flawlessly again. For this I will give them 5 stars
I can't find any replacements rubber feet because they seem to be proprietary and K&F don't sell them separately. I tried reaching out to them on their website but they take forever to respond with their almost non existing customer service and when they did they also gave me no solution and haven't answered me back since.
Update:
K&F Concept reached out to me shortly after my review and resolved my issue, my s210 is now working flawlessly again. For this I will give them 5 stars
15/07/2021
The tripod feels sturdy even with large lenses on it.
Moving the head is different to get used to. I’m used to a literal bar that you hold and twist & this one works a little differently... you just move the camera... so easier but when you’ve been doing it a different way for 30 years it’s a new way of thinking. Being able to convert to monopod is handy as you don’t have to carry both but the process does take a minute. If I know I need a quick change from tri to mono I still bring both with me.
Overall I’m pleased, especially for the money.
This isn’t my full time gig right now, so I’m going to shell out hundreds on a tripod. If I used it on location 8 hours a day & was tossing it around a lot really sort of abusing it, I’m not sure how long this one would hold up. But time will tell & for me as a side gig... it’s perfect & I suspect will be with me a long time.
Moving the head is different to get used to. I’m used to a literal bar that you hold and twist & this one works a little differently... you just move the camera... so easier but when you’ve been doing it a different way for 30 years it’s a new way of thinking. Being able to convert to monopod is handy as you don’t have to carry both but the process does take a minute. If I know I need a quick change from tri to mono I still bring both with me.
Overall I’m pleased, especially for the money.
This isn’t my full time gig right now, so I’m going to shell out hundreds on a tripod. If I used it on location 8 hours a day & was tossing it around a lot really sort of abusing it, I’m not sure how long this one would hold up. But time will tell & for me as a side gig... it’s perfect & I suspect will be with me a long time.
23/06/2021
When this afternoon I received the package I was so excited, when I opened the package I could see that the tripod I received is the cheaper version from this brand.
16/06/2021
In my opinion, the tripod is awkward to work with for various positions. I almost bought two of these tripods and glad I did not. You can do a lot with the tripod If you are in hurry to set up and shoot: this is not the tripod for quick set ups.
28/05/2021
Awesome tripod for my Celestron Skymaster Pro 20x80 Binoculars. Make sure you lock the 360° ring nob along w/the other ones & it'll be very Secure.. I enjoy the 360° rotate and how you can choose what height you want with lots of options. Also easy2 open & close up. I like the ball rotater nob to view in all directions. Good price & Sweet Bag they give you. Idk why the shoulder strap is put on opposite side of regular handles but it's cool I guess.
31/03/2021