As an ambitious amateur photographer, I am actually quite well equipped when it comes to tripods (travel, etc.). However, for my product and macro shots, I often lacked the opportunity to bring the camera into a 90-degree position without constantly having the tripod legs on the photo. During my research I came across the tripods from K&F.
I already have a few backpacks and filters from K&F and have always been impressed by the price/performance ratio. Even if this manufacturer is based in China, there is no risk when buying from Amazon. Given the rather high price for this tripod, I hesitated a bit at first, but then decided to buy it.

*** Delivery ***

Ordered today - there tomorrow. This is how Amazon Prime works. Always impressive...

*** Optics / first impression / scope of delivery ***

I like the look of the tripod. The orange parts give the whole thing a certain pep. I like that...my other tripods aren't all black either. The tripod is made of aluminum and makes a stable and well-made impression. I am happy to add to my review if I have long-term experience, which I always find very helpful myself.
The SA234T1 comes with a sleek black case that has a detachable shoulder strap. It makes a high-quality and stable impression and even has a reflective strip. I love these small but fine details in K&F products!

*** Function ***

For me, the most important feature of this tripod is the 90 degree foldable center column. The photos show the positions in which the camera can be placed. A tripod plate is included, but I attached an L-bracket to my Canon EOS M5, which I use instead of the plate. Fits wonderfully!

The center column can also be pulled out completely and mounted in reverse. This allows the camera to be positioned very close to the ground, for example to take macro shots of flowers or similar. That's exactly what I wanted!

You can also convert the center column into a giant monopod. The tripod can be extended to over 2 meters, although I will never use this height (I would need a ladder with my 1.64m :-D). I'm not sure if the tripod will still be stable.

The panorama function of the tripod head is certainly useful for one or the other. I don't take panorama photos and therefore don't use them.

*** Weight ***

At just under 2 kilos, the tripod is not exactly a lightweight. But I knew that beforehand. I didn't buy the tripod to take with me on a hiking holiday either. It's at home or I take it with me when I want to take macro shots. For all other activities I have other tripods with a correspondingly lower weight.

*** Conclusion ***

The tripod makes a solid and stable impression. The center column, which can be rotated by 90 degrees, was the reason for my purchase and this function is simply brilliant. It allows for so many different positions! I can really recommend the tripod. I think there is also a smaller version that is a bit cheaper. I figured the larger version would probably be more stable too. In addition to my small M5, I often use my Canon EOS RP with extension handle and a Canon EF 100mm L 2.8 Macro for my shots. This station wagon has a little more weight than the M5.

So I have a clear recommendation to buy the SA254T1 tripod.