My first impressions of this product was very good. When taking the product out of the box I was surprised that the bag that covers and protects the tripod was very high quality. The tripod itself is compact when packed away, and as I was first setting the tripod up I was impressed with the feel, weight and the quality of the product. It is reassuring that I will be trusting my camera equipment to a well built and sturdy tripod. The versatility of the tripod is a photography dream. The ease of the twist locks on the telescopic legs make setting up to the desired height a breeze. The monopod as an extra feature is a bonus that many more expensive tripods just don't feature. Being able to set the camera mount up in multiple positions is great. The ability to mount my camera as low as possible brings with it an amazing way to shoot low level pictures that suit wildlife subjects. The boom arm was needed to undertake macro photography and this was sturdy without any shake. Just what is needed when their is limited access for the tripod legs. I did like the hook that lets you add weight to the tripod, not that its needed unless the weather conditions are severe enough.

Overall I am more than pleased with this tripod. It will be a great addition to my equipment. Will it turn me into a world famous photographer, no (unfortunately) but it will give me more opportunities to improve the quality of my photos and bring different perspectives to photographing subjects.

This product looks great when you get it out of the box, it comes in a nice padded carry case with handles and a shoulder strap. It comes with basic instructions that give the user the required info to be able to use all features of the tripod.

The tripod itself is very stable and feels extremely well made. The aluminium construction is nice, but does add a little weight, though for the functionality it’s a small sacrifice.

A single leg is detachable allowing for the conversion to a monopod, which as per the images, can be used with the ball head mount. This can be done with no tools required, which gives great flexibility when on location, as it doesn’t require extra gear to be carried.

Towering over me at around 2m tall when fully extended or when reconfigured the centre post can be mounted upside down. The horizontal arm allows for the perfect position for top down shooting or macro photography, giving a reasonable reach with good stability.

Overall I am very impressed with this tripod and would definitely recommend it, especially when compared to competitors offerings, which generally have a much higher price point. K&F have produced a great product that is a pleasure to use.

No joke, these tripods are so strong, portable & versatile that I bought a second for my studio. I genuinely really really like them!

Gear wise we've got access to Benro, Manfrotto etc at the studio & as static tripods or stands that can get you into more awkward/acute angles these stands get more use. Quality is excellent, the first is over 6 months use, with constant use and no part shows any signs of age or stress. The ball head is awesome, my only criticism being that the quick release plate is so small, it's not practical for bigger bodies/lens setups.

I have seen some reviews saying this tripod can't cope with a heavy camera. I am totally ready to believe that. Then again, if you have a heavy £2000 DSLR, you should maybe stump up more than £100 for a travel tripod. I have Lumix G90 which I use mainly for tricky pack shots or youtube and this tripod has been a god send. So versatile, socket head really smooth, light to carry around and I can get the camera exactly where I want it. If the horizontal arm is extended fully, i just add a bit of weight to the hook and all is well. I never worry about stability. Well made, sturdy. Really delighted.

I bough this tripod to replace my Manfrotto traveller tripod as I wanted one that could also be used as a monopod. I am super happy with this purchase. It is lightweight, comes in a really nice case, and folds down small enough that I can easily take it travelling with me. It is really sturdy and easy to set up and can support the weight of my Canon 7DMkii plus Sigma 150-600mm lens no problem. It has a spirit level built in so its easy to get the tripod level and the legs and height are very easily adjustable. It is considerably more versatile than my previous Manfrotto tripod. Not only does it turn into a monopod but you can put the camera pretty much any height and position you like including right down to the ground which I thought was a cool feature as I do wildlife photography so my subjects can literally be anywhere! I think given the versatility of this tripod it is excellent value for money and it feels very good quality.

I was expecting this to be solid and I was not disappointed. Though there is a couple of things I noticed from the first inspection which I hope will not become an issue when shooting. When the legs are fully extended there is a little bit of play from the bottom legs which may end up bending the bottom legs over time (something to watch out for). This should not be an issue as I will be placing a mark 4" up from full extension of the bottom legs and extending to here. If you are buying for the full 72" just be aware that when at its max it may be susceptible to a bend or damage. There is a 3.75" extension bracket that comes with so probably best to use this when max height is required!

The mono leg that separates from the tripod could become an issue as you must remove the ball head completely and fix it on the mono. If you are hard pressed for timing this will be an issue, a spare ball head might be worth getting if this is the case.

The ball head is really good to work with though another thing I will say is the horizontal extension has a little bit of a wobble in it. When everything is locked up and vertical it is solid! A really excellent tripod overall. Would highly recommend. Taken from experience: a cheap tripod will disappoint.... This is nearly double that of the cheaper brands but it will keep its value for sure!

Edit: Missing the shoulder strap off the carry bag. Emailed support who very promptly replied and sent the strap out at no extra charge. Best customer service I have had in a long time, no messing about.

So I'm in the market for a tripod. Hmmm....but which one to choose? There's hundreds - and if you're easily swayed by the Youtubers, camera shops and magazines, the only possible way forward - unless you're a complete newbie - is carbon fibre. But take one look at CF tripods and you'll see that they're at least £200+ - probably nearer £300.

Can I warrant paying that? No. So it's going to have to be an aluminium one. Let's see what's available.

Hmmm....what's this - 'K&F Concept'....never heard of them. If I've never heard of them, they can't be any good, right?

WRONG!

I ordered this tripod because of the range of options it has available -

- Ball & Socket Head;
- Invertable (is that a word?) centre section to get camera down to ground level;
- Ability to mount centre column at right angles;
- Option to unscrew one leg to become a monopod;
- Quality (and I mean quality) carry bag;
- Centre hook to hang bag/weight on to improve stability.

And it had 10% off when I bought it!

It's a well machined piece of kit. It feels good. It's not heavy - but it's not lightweight either. It feels reliable. The legs invert for carrying/storage so the head of the tripod is hidden by the folded legs. Unhinging the legs gives you the option of several 'click-stops' for setting up.

You can get your camera down to ground level with this - or up to about 6 feet.

I love it. Great bit of kit - and a bargain price too.

I've since learned that K&F also make CF tripods - it might be worth a look at one of those if that's the way you lean...

I ordered this tripod as I needed a lightweight, compact, sturdy travel tripod for my trip.
I read many reviews from several travel tripods and settled on this one.

I am so glad I did as this tripod is perfect, it’s so lightweight, compact and hardly noticeable when carrying for a full day.
It comes with its own bag included within the price. Some other tripods you have to pay additional price for the bag.
It folds down to such a small size and the weight is very light.
The tripod is sturdy enough to hold my Canon 5div and a 24-70 f2.8 lens.
The legs can be adjusted so it gets low to the ground for when I’m taking landscape photos.
The head of the tripod the middle section pivots so it can be angled over railings so you don’t miss that shot or get any unnecessary objects in the way.

My trip involved lots of walking up mountains, some very uneven terrain and some less than ideal conditions. Such as rain and wind, the tripod managed perfectly and that is why I’m giving it a 5 star review.
Just ensure when in heavy wind the tripod is setup correctly before attaching your camera.

Attached are some photos from a recent outing for sunset.

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I purchased this tripod to take long exposure shots of the sea. For fun, I took the same shots with my husband’s Gitzo carbon fibre tripod.

In terms of equipment, I mounted a Canon 6D Mark II with a Marumi 6 stop ND filter. I took exposures of around 10-30 seconds in winds of 12 mph gusting to 16mph. Yep, I checked the wind speed!

My feeling is that the biggest difference between the two tripods is the weight in transit. Carbon fibre is lighter than aluminium but in actual use both tripods are rock solid.

I should say that because the Gitzo is over £600, the K&F is exceptional value for money. I found it sturdy, well constructed, and I really liked the fact that the main tripod column has another hidden column inside it like some sort of Russian doll. It took me some time to figure out where it was but once I did I was very satisfied with myself. :-) Once you pull it out, it can be rotated transversely so as to mount your camera in portrait mode. Brilliant!

Suffice to say that I couldn’t tell the difference between the seascapes I took with this K&F tripod and the Gitzo, which just goes to show for the hundredth time that it’s not the gear you have but the skill you have that matters.

As for micro movements affecting camera shake, I believe that both tripods in real world use probably had about the same. In the end, it came down to my ability to use them.

I’ve included some shots of the K&F tripod because I feel so strongly about this product that I think it’s important to show off the build quality. I really like it. For the money, it’s an absolute winner.

I like recording time-lapse videos while drawing or painting. I can't hold my Sony camera at an angle that will capture the surface I'm working on so this was PERFECT. I love how versatile it is because I can adjust the extended arm so it looks like a traditional tripod. It's really the best purchase I made recently. It's extremely sturdy so when the camera is pointing downwards at my desk, I don't have t worry about it falling and breaking. This tripod is perfect for outdoors/field work. You can easily pack it up and put it in the travel case that comes with it. I definitely recommend this!!!!