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.

Thanks to my friends on youtube, I got recommendation for tripod from K&F. Right after I got it, I had to test it and now I'm using it 5-8 hours every day where I see it amazing. Most important to me is extended horizontal stick, where I can use it for ground shots or shots above certain product. And how small it is when it's assembled, fits everywhere!Now after I tried tripod, I'm sure I will test more from K&F!

I have been very please with this lightweight travel tripod. It is extremely versatile and can be used in a range of configurations as shown in the attached photos. The build quality is very good, each of the legs has a latch that locks into place when extended. One of the legs is fully removable and can be used as a monopod. The tripod head has a fluid motion which is excellent for videography. Very pleased.

Buscaba a tripod for my reflex camera, that no fuera muy grande, para que plegado pudiera llevarlo en la mochila. Me recomendaron este, y estoy encantada con él. It adapts perfectly to any type of photo camera that makes me happy. Lo recojo en un momento y fácilmente, tiene buena calidad de materials y trae su funda protectora, por cierto bastante buena. Puedo regularlo a la altura que deseo. En la parte de arriba lleva una patula qu'allowe hacer qualquier movimiento con la cámara, como puede vers en las photos. También quiero destacar que apenas pesa, es muy ligero y estable, da seguridad a la hora de poner mi cámara en el. Los materiales son de buena calidad, está todo diseñado y pensado al milímetro para sacarle el mayor partido. Estéticamente es negro, con detalles naranjas, que hace sea vistoso.

This is the most adaptable tripod I've ever seen.First off, It's extremely tall. I'm 6'3", and when it's fully deployed I can't reach the camera button to take a picture. If I wanted to get a crane shot with whatever I had on hand, this is what I would use. I might actually get some use out of the remote I purchased with my camera years ago.The monopod option feels a bit gimmicky, but if I had just enough room to take one (pod?) with me and felt like I might need a tripod, or a monopod, this is really the only thing I've ever seen that can be both.It has a 90 degree joint so I can get those top down product shots, and it even comes with a ball mount so I don't have to attach my own head. Speaking of the ball mount, it has a great smooth motion, so if I wanted to (and you have steady enough hands) I could use it as a steady axis for panning and tilting motion shots.On top of all that, the legs splay way out, so not only can I get extremely high shots, I can use this as a very low tripod that holds the camera inches away from the ground. With the 90 degree elbow arm, I can even hold the camera out to the side, and swing it upside down with the ball mount holding it at nearly ground level.The legs deploy fairly well. I've used legs with smoother action, but they're not bad.It's light and with the bag it's easy to carry around.The only thing left to talk about is the sturdiness. I'd call it mostly sturdy. I'd trust it to hold my camera, but on a windy day there will be motion in the shot. I can feel a bit of wiggle, and there's more with it fully extended. If I was using it for long exposure photography, I'd want to throw some sand bags on the hook.Overall a great tripod for anyone looking for an all-in-1 solution.Highly recommended.

Review uodate!Have this amazing multifunctional tripod for a couple of months and have to admit its very very good! This company had such a great idea of creating such a helpful device! There is no change of quality since I bought this item, works perfectly after 5!months.Really happy with my choice!Hello guys!This is my 4th K&F product, i am in love with this company! So far their products proved me that they are good quality.This tripod in particular is very light, easy to use and STEADY!The reason I bought it is for its transverse feature, I shoot OVERHEAD food videos and its really helpful! Check the pictures. Besides this why to get a monopod when you have K&F? It has rubber grip, easy to mount, very light! I was checking online for similar products with the same features, well at least double price. Think about this.What i like the most about this product? Well, the rotation screws, just simply to use and really functional.I think you can place it anywhere because you can modify the postion of the legs this is why i manage to fit it on the table i am using to film. What you see in the pictures is not actually what I do, I am waiting for my wife to come back from the market with goodies and to start filming. Sorry that I didnt put pictures of the process but its the same thing. I also take pictures of interior, well, used it for a short session like for 30 min and im happy with it, as you can see in the last picture, its amazing how small it can be.Next K&F product I am going to get........a backpack!!!If my review helped you in any way, could you please click on the ‘helpful’ button below? Thank you

Joints are sloppy, especially the leg joints. The ball joint either holds or the camera flops over. I'm not yet sure the saving is enough to offset the lower quality. Similar tridops can be more expensive but are probably a better option based on quality and ease of use.

Was looking for another tripod with a removable head so I can fit my Manfrotto fluid head onto. The tripod is super compact, lightweight and sturdy.This tripod has allowed me to do overhead shots and amazingly it's holding my Panasonic GH5, but obviously you have to make sure you have the supporting leg in the same direction.Overall I'm very happy with it and it's so versatile for many different scenarios.

What impresses immediately in thist K&F Concept 60" Tripod is the quality and the attention to detail, beginning in the sturdy carry bag. The 39 cm tripod can open up to 154 cm. You can use the tripod in countless situations, being very versatile for shooting night shots, taking product shots, macro shots at the ground level, and even using for shooting videos. The tripod is sturdy, tight, but if is very windy it has a stand in the center to add some weight. The head have a plate with easy grip screw, is also very versatile and sturdy, making it easy to level the horizon of the camera without moving its paws, especially usefull in video shooting. Note the excellent rubber paws, non-slip and narrow to achieve stability even on dirt terrain.The set have a different short central axis that is easy to change in case you don't need to use the big one that comes assembled.When i need to put my video camera on tripod, as i use a different plate to use in a gimbal, i put a quick release plate as i show in the picture.Great value for money. An excellent tripod especially for travel but also for everyday use.

This tripod is a beast! Whilst it may not have the name "Manfrotto" or "3 Legged Thing" all over it, it is more than capable for it's price point!Having switched to this from a similarly priced Manfrotto, albeit a much smaller tripod I am initially surprised with the similarly in quality.Whilst the Manfrotto feels ever so slightly more refined, the K&F blows it out the park with height, versatility and ease of use!I always found the Manfrotto locking mechanisms very small, fidgety and likely to give me small blisters from repeated adjustment. Whereas the K&F model has comfortably sized levers/screws.The ability to dettach one leg and use it as a monopod is an excellent addition and the additional grip on this leg is nicely positioned and very comfortable.The ability to move the main central point to a over the top arm for top down/lay flat is amazing! This creates much more potential, and having all this in ONE tripod is a bonus.Overall this tripod feels very well built and feels like it will stand the test of time!There are only three cons I can find!- The included bag is not the greatest of materials and the added shoulder strap has plastic vs metal clips. However if your dedicated camera bag has space for a tripod this isn't an issue.- The twist locks on each leg are plastic, however they do feel very strong and not flimsy at all. Being used to aluminium locks on the Manfrotto tripod I noticed this immediately.- The springs that hold ratchet locks on each leg tight are a little flimsy, again being used to a different mechanism on the Manfrotto this bares no effect on quality and durability. If anything they are actually easier to release as the spring isn't extremely stiff!Who would I recommend this to?Anyone! This tripod is capable of meeting the needs of all photographers at all levels in my opinion! Whilst it may not be as rugged as some higher end brands, the fact remains that it is of very high quality and packed full of features. 10/10 for me.