68''/1.7m Carbon Fiber Tripod Professional Camera Tripod Capacity 16KG/35.2lbs with 36mm Metal Ball Head Load X284C4+BH-36

The title really says it all but let me break down the best features.

1. Carbon fiber makes this tripod strong and VERY light weight. I was really surprised how light it was while still able to support both my Nikon Z7II or Z9 with a heavy duty L-bracket. Some travel tripods dump the weight by using thin legs or plastic hardware. This doesn't do either of those things!

2. As mentioned, almost all the non-carbon fiber parts are metal or heavy duty rubber. No cheap plastics or other compromises that limit performance.

3. One leg screws off so you can use it as a monopod eliminating the need to carry both when you're packing light.

4. It comes with a good ball head. Yes, we all probably have a few of these laying around but in case you don't, this setup comes with a really nice one.

5. Comes with a case to keep it protected.

OK nothing is perfect and there are a few things I'd like to see improved on but they're all rather minor.

1. I'd like both the tripod and the monopod to extend higher. I'm a taller human, I like my gear to extend to at least 6'6" and this is close but not quite there. If that doesn't matter to you, no big deal.

2. I'd like a little more rigidity when the tripod is fully extended. This might not be a problem for many people, especially those with lighter gear. Both of my cameras as larger and heavier than most and I have them outfitted with larger pro L-brackets. All this makes them heavy but well within the stated limits.

Overall at this price point you're going to be REALLY challenged to find a better tripod for travel use than this one. I'm really happy with it and I'll be using it as my primary travel tripod for the foreseeable future.

The carbon fiber in this tripod does an amazing job at keeping the whole thing very light and portable. The rest of the hardware (locking cams to extend the legs, adjustable center post) are also high quality, durable, and rugged.

The included ball head is just ok though - it's fine, but not excellent. I likely will swap it out for one of my higher-quality heads, but for testing this tripod the included ball head is fine. It does fit common lock plates, and I had no trouble fitting my mirrorless camera with an existing lock plate onto the ball head. The ball head itself has what feels like a plastic handle, and a plastic ball. Also, the top plate was not securely attached when the tripod arrived, and even though it came with an allen wrench to tighten things, I *really* had to crank down on the center bolt in the ball head top plate to get it secured. The whole design of the ball head is... mediocre.

The center post also has a sturdy hook where you can hang a sand bag or your camera bag to add some extra stability for a shoot. The ability to convert 1 leg into a monopod is a great feature, and is one that I've used extensively on some of my other tripods, so I was very glad to see that included.

This tripod is an excellent choice when traveling, or whenever you need to save weight but still need a good tripod for your camera.

If you’re looking to upgrade your current tripod or you’re beginning and you are looking to get yourself a good tripod to start off than this K&F tripod is absolutely worth being considered!

There is so many ways to adjust it to your desired angle and the fact that you can unscrew it and use it a pole to capture some nice « drone » like videos is simply amazing.

The overall built quality is over the top, there is no way this thing can break by itself of even with accidentals drops, and the coolest thing is that it’s made out of carbon fiber so it weighs barely nothing!

10/10 i would recommend it.

I like using tripods when I'm taking photos at events. This tripod suits my needs very well. It comes with a carry case with short handles or a longer one that I can sling over my shoulder.

The tripod height can be adjusted to your needs. The legs have a twist lock at are easy to extend and lock. The feet have a padded rubber that helps prevent the tripod from slipping. One of the legs can be removed to create an adjustable monopod.

The top has a level. The metal ball head moves smoothly.

The angle of the legs can easily be adjusted. I like that I can easily go from a wide base to a smaller base with easy.

Overall this is a great tripod. It is lightweight and easy to set up and tear down.

First, I am usually impressed with K&F products, professional quality photo products at a low price point. I find many good features in the K&F 68" Carbon Fiber tripod, but I have some reservations. The tripod comes in a sturdy zippered case with a detachable shoulder strap. (see photo) There are clear instructions and three Allen wrenches to tighten areas like the Arca plate and leg hinges. Generally, these are for maintenance only, most of time you don't need the wrenches or any tools.

The tripod is of a style that requires the legs to be tucked-over for storage. This protects the ball-head and makes it shorter but it is an extra step to deployment. The leg locks are twist locks, they have a large easy-to-use rubberized knobs and only take a half turn. These twist leg locks work well. I prefer lock levers on the legs because they are quicker to deploy, and for my style of photography that is important.

The K&F weighs under three and half pounds. (see photo) A very good weight compared to most competitor's tripods. Though when the legs are fully deployed they have a slight wobble. (see video) Fine in most cases but could be a problem shooting long exposures in the wind. The wobble goes away when the legs are shorter.

Changing leg angles, making into a monopod, and swapping central column to hang the camera upside down are easy thanks to smart modern design.

The excellent ball head and Arca-Swiss compatibility is fantastic. (Fully compatible with my Peak Design Arca Plate) Large knobs and well machined parts make the BH-30 head a breeze to adjust. I found the head and tripod worked well with my Sony A7r and a long lens.

In this price bracket this is a very good tripod. I am taking off a star for the slight wobble in the legs when fully deployed.

Installed the K&Fc Gimbal Head, works and looks great!

Quality item from reviews i read so i bought 1 for an air rifle rest and by buying 1 more item of amazon made a very good gun rest for a bargain price of less than £160 a cheap and nasty air rifle rest would of cost me £260 ker ching saved my self £100 and got better quality in the deal 1 very happy man.

Very light and portable

The carbon fiber of this tripod does an incredible job of keeping the whole thing very light and portable. The rest of the hardware (locking cams to extend the legs, adjustable center post) is also high quality, durable, and sturdy. The included ball head is okay though – it’s good, but not great. I’ll probably swap it out for one of my better heads, but for the purposes of testing this tripod, the included ball head is fine. It fits common locking plates, and I had no problem installing my mirrorless camera with an existing locking plate on the ball head. The ball head itself has what looks like a plastic handle and a plastic ball. Additionally, the top plate wasn’t securely attached when the tripod arrived, and while it came with an Allen key to tighten things up, I *really* had to push the center bolt on the top plate of the ball head to secure it. The whole design of the ball head is… mediocre. The center post also has a sturdy hook where you can hang a sandbag or your camera bag to add extra stability for a shot. The ability to convert 1 leg into a monopod is a nice feature, and it's a feature I've used a lot on some of my other tripods, so I was very happy to see this included. This tripod is a great choice when traveling, or anytime you need to save weight while still needing a good tripod for your camera.

If you are a beginner or an amateur, this tripod is for you.
It is lightweight, easy to setup and sturdy.
It has a hook to hang your bag and it is versatile.