64"/1.6m Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with 36mm Ball Head - 64", 8kg Load, Quick Release Plate K254C2+BH-36L
SKU: KF09.123
I am a professional architecture and interior photographer and also do videography. Was looking for a tripod that is light yet stable and sturdy (since my equipment can be heavy i.e. tilt shift/telezoom lenses, and expensive). This K&F tripod ticked all the boxes and the price point is perfect.
This tripod has an excellent and smooth quick release system which is important for me especially when moving from location to location during the critical lighting window for outdoor shots.
The tripod's height is impressive and it can be extended with an option to attach additional weight at the centre of gravity point to make it even more secure.
The tripod's colour is vibrant and the finishing is smooth.
I personally prefer twist locks for the tripod legs, although this is definitely a matter of personal preference. The legs can also be extended outwards using the quick release clip to have an even lower height. This may be particularly helpful when trying to get a lower vantage point for artistic reasons, such as when focussing on the foreground.
Would definitely reccomend as a studio or outdoor tripod or even for events and travel! Carbon fiber tripods are ideal for travelling.
This tripod has an excellent and smooth quick release system which is important for me especially when moving from location to location during the critical lighting window for outdoor shots.
The tripod's height is impressive and it can be extended with an option to attach additional weight at the centre of gravity point to make it even more secure.
The tripod's colour is vibrant and the finishing is smooth.
I personally prefer twist locks for the tripod legs, although this is definitely a matter of personal preference. The legs can also be extended outwards using the quick release clip to have an even lower height. This may be particularly helpful when trying to get a lower vantage point for artistic reasons, such as when focussing on the foreground.
Would definitely reccomend as a studio or outdoor tripod or even for events and travel! Carbon fiber tripods are ideal for travelling.
02/07/2024
Probably among the very few, if not the only choice if you are looking for a tripod (your first, as in my case) in carbon and under €150. Overall, a good product if you are just starting out with photography (like me) and want to make an intelligent purchase and avoid skinny tripods that will force you to spend more money in the near future. When closed it is very compact and easy to transport given its zero weight , resistant and of good workmanship. I thought that the 162cm height of the tripod was too little. I'm 179cm tall and the fully extended tripod is definitely acceptable (if not perfect, given that we're talking about a compact, travel tripod!) for my height; by extending the central column and with the ball head mounted, it reaches me exactly between my chin and my mouth (therefore almost eye level with the camera mounted... I have a Canon M50 MII) thus preventing me from bending too much and causing any discomfort. Unique the thing is that the orange levers for orienting the legs seem a little fragile but nothing tragic, just pay attention. After all, for absolute quality you undoubtedly have to go up in price. I haven't tested it in the field yet but I don't expect any gross or unpleasant surprises.
25/06/2024
This item exceeded my expectations. It is very well constructed with quality materials. The unit is lightweight and folds to a very small profile. Once unfolded it easily holds my sky binoculars or camera. These are held securely by the tripod. I recommend this if you are looking for a solid quality tripod
01/06/2024
31/05/2024
I was skeptical at first, but it is a solid piece. It is not as steady as my trusted Manfrotto, but it is 1/5 of the weight, so it is assumed not to be rock-steady. But for what it cost, it is an excellent tool, and I'm happy with it. I use it with My Canon 6D and various lenses, including long telefoto zooms (70-200). I carry it strapped to my backpack while hiking. There is absolutely no creep in the head, it is precise and has a good positive feeling when you lock it.
05/05/2024
I find this tripod to be a great value, priced very well for what you get. It could be a bit more stable and sturdy. It is very stable and very sturdy, but not quite enough to do night photography. For daytime and moderate darkness, it works great. I like the flexibility to use it in a number of different configurations.. I also like the light weight, small folded down size and portability.
01/05/2024
Overall I really liked the tripod. It is well made and easy to use. The size I ordered was too small for my height, so I had to test it with the legs fully extended. When I put my Sony 600mm lens on the tripod, the lowest parts of the thin carbon fiber legs warped outward slightly and there was an elasticity to the performance of the legs. Touching the camera caused several seconds of vibrations amplifying from the ends of the legs up to the camera.
This might not be a serious issue if I had ordered a long enough tripod that I would only occasionally fully extend the legs.
I am returning this tripod and purchasing a 79inch aluminum one instead. Hopefully that will not vibrate as much.
This might not be a serious issue if I had ordered a long enough tripod that I would only occasionally fully extend the legs.
I am returning this tripod and purchasing a 79inch aluminum one instead. Hopefully that will not vibrate as much.
01/05/2024
Fatto benissimo, super leggero…Ma dire che supporta 8kg direi che non è proprio così. Ho usato con un Sigma 100-400 (+o- 2kg di obiettivo) più una Sony Alpha 7 e per fare foto con obiettivo lineare ok…ma se deve fare una foto puntando la luna…o qualcosa del genere, in condizioni in cui deve scattare la foto con bassa velocità, è notevole il movimento della testa del treppiede …ma niente da escluderlo come una buona opzione come treppiede. Top.
27/04/2024
Bought this as a "throw-away" tripod for my last journey to eastern Europe with the idea that if needed, it could be left behind. It's cheaper than my regular carbon-fiber tripod though not quite as sturdy but a lot lower cost. It comes complete with a smart-phone clamp and quick-release place and folds up quite nicely. Even comes with the proper wrenches. However, the feet unscrew easily and one must constantly make sure they down come out. There are a few other little things that easily loosen but they are minor and if you are aware, you shouldn't have issues.
One thing I like is that this tripod extends a little higher than my other small travel sticks but, like other than my larger tripod, there's no easy way to get the camera near to the ground other than upside-down which looks great in an ad, but has always been a PIA in practices. IMO, when the legs can go nearly to the ground, the column should be able to be split so that one doesn't have to carry a short center column nor try to work the camera glass-awkward.
One thing I like is that this tripod extends a little higher than my other small travel sticks but, like other than my larger tripod, there's no easy way to get the camera near to the ground other than upside-down which looks great in an ad, but has always been a PIA in practices. IMO, when the legs can go nearly to the ground, the column should be able to be split so that one doesn't have to carry a short center column nor try to work the camera glass-awkward.
25/04/2024
Es todo lo que esperaba. Es ligero y pequeño. Se siente y se ve resistente y durardero. Las gomas de las patas estan perfectas para evitar que resbale, son lo suficientemente duras para que no se desgasten y lo suficientemente blandas para que tengan buen agarre. El cabezal se siente firme y de buena construcción. Los tubos se ven y se sienten firmes.
Tuve un problema con la primera entrega, me enviaron la caja del modelo SA255C, pero dentro venia el SA254 (aluminio), el servicio de devolucion de amazon funciono muy rapido y sin ningun problema. Siempre me ayudaron y siguieron el proceso completo tanto de devolucion como el de reenvío.
Tuve un problema con la primera entrega, me enviaron la caja del modelo SA255C, pero dentro venia el SA254 (aluminio), el servicio de devolucion de amazon funciono muy rapido y sin ningun problema. Siempre me ayudaron y siguieron el proceso completo tanto de devolucion como el de reenvío.
15/04/2024