I recently had a chance to use a variation of one these tripods. The one I played with had an extra leg segment and was at least 2 feet taller than this one (the tallest tripod I ever saw - could barely reach it fully extended!). I really loved that tripod, but having one that tall didn't really have a benefit for me so I was excited to find that this one was available - same quality and features, just a more standard height for a little bit less money.Now, I've never been one to spend hundreds of dollars on a tripod, but I have owned at least a half-dozen really goods that are in this class , but this is the most impressive of them all.Its flexibility is unsurpassed - from all the standard moves, to being able to inverse the legs or the center trunk, and for the telescoping transverse arm that can be used for product photography or macro photography. I attached a heavy DSLR with a mid-size lens at the furthest extended reach and it held well. It can even convert to a monopod, but I haven't tried that and it looks a little complicated.The ball heads (2!) for the transverse arm and the standard one for holding the camera are very good and lock into place tightly without any significant play. All the controls are of better-than-standard quality: the cool colored aluminum, to the nicely textured rubber bits.10 years ago, if you could even get a tripod this nice, it would have cost twice as much (or more). This new crop is a great value, with this being one of the best.Yes, you can get lighter, but for such a full-function tripod, this isn't bad. All aluminum. Lighter would mean losing the features that give this such value, or paying many times more in price.In my limited time playing with it, I cannot imagine a better tripod in this price range. If you can afford it, I'd lose all the junky economy tripods, get this one for studio or local photography work, and maybe a low-feature, but ultra-light if you're into hiking/backpacking landscape photography. If I could only have one - this would almost certainly be the one I'd keep of my half-dozen different tripods.Hope this helps!

This tripod has all the most wanted features - it’s lightweight, so easier than most to carry to remote locations - it folds up quickly and sets up quickly with no wasted motion. Most impressive is the obvious quality and the stability. This would be a great gift for a photographer.

Right out of the box, this K&F Concept tripod looked amazing. Build quality and materials are both impressive, with really well-thought out features. It blows away my Manfrotto MK294KIT, the main tripod I had been using to film my video reviews. It's also very lightweight, at around 4 lbs. If you're out in the field, every ounce matters.The amount of articulation and customizability is simply astounding, being able to be configured into any angle imaginable for your shot. The locking collars and knobs are secure and very easy to turn. All the joints have rubber gaskets so they won't lose their grip. The center column can be removed and used as a monopod, which makes is ultra portable and versatile for outdoor shots.My only complaint is that the mount plate is somewhat awkward to remove and put back on. What I like about the Manfrotto is that it has a quick release spring. Here with this K&F tripod, you have to twist a thumb screw and then slide the plate on or off. The mount is universal and can be used with any device that has the mounting hole, including kids cameras and cell phone holders.I also miss having handles. Handles offer better control and finer adjustability.Lastly, it comes with a nice carrying case with a shoulder strap. The zipper is straight-forward and opens like a duffel bag (across the top), unlike my Manfrotto case which is a pain to use.

This is a very adjustable tripod.It says 72 inches, but if I extend the top rod, I can get shots that are above my head. It's not designed to be used this way, as that's supposed to bend to the side for 90 degree shots, but it's great to know that if I need just a little bit more, this one will work.The 90 degree angle is great for getting straight down shots, or for shots right next to the ground.All of the locks hold well, and the ball head is very smooth, so I can use it for pan and tilt shots.It's fairly sturdy. I've used tripods that are stronger, but I've definitely used ones that were weaker. There's a little bit of wobble in the legs when they're fully extended. I wouldn't try to shoot dark shots in the wind without a good sandbag on the hook.I prefer flip leg locks, so I was happy to see that this one had them. Unfortunately these ones feel cheap. They work great, but they don't feel particularly durable. It's strange, because everything else on this tripod feels top rate. None of the leg locks have failed, they just don't exude confidence.It folds up into a nice package, and the carrying bag is made out of a strong material. It's lightweight, so it's easy to carry around. This is an ideal tripod for if I'm going on a hike, and are not sure what type of angle I'm going to need. Because it's so adaptable, I can get any shot I want, and I'm not really going to have to heave it around.Overall a great tripod.Highly recommended.

What an awesome tripod,Tried mine out as soon as I received it,The quality and look of the tripod is quite decadent,Extremely sturdy, holds my Nikon D7500 with the Tamron 150-600 G2 with ease,It’s quite an upgrade from my current tripod,The ball head is nice and fluid and ideal for panoramas, even the carrying bag is quality, overall k&f make some rather quality photography equipment,I recommend this tripod.

I did SO much research on different tripods and features and this one is just above and beyond! Every possible angle imaginable with the different features this has and it's very well built! not super lightweight because it's well made of good quality products but that little extra weight is SO worth it!