Ich habe sehr lange mit mir gehadert, ob ich überhaupt ein Stativ brauche, und wenn ja, in welchem Preissegment ich zuschlagen sollte.
In letzter Konsequenz wollte ich nicht zu viel Geld investieren, weil ich das Stativ nur selten gebrauchen werde, aber ich wollte auch eine gewisse Qualität und Mobilität bekommen.

Das hier beschriebene K&F Concept Carbon Stativ aus der X - Series schien diesen Anspruch zu erfüllen...

Geliefert wird das Stativ in einer schönen, kompakten und stabilen Cordura Tragetasche. Nach dem Auspacken war ich zunächst sehr überrascht, wie leicht das Stativ sich anfühlt, und ein wenig in Sorge ob der Stabilität die erleben würde.

Die Sorge ist unbegründet!

Das Stativ ist sehr hochwertig verarbeitet, alle Bestandteile sind sehr sauber verarbeitet und passen wunderbar in einander.
Die Beine des Stativs, die sich zum Transport schön kompakt um die Mittelsäule schlagen lassen, sind mit einer kleinen Drehung der Ringe an den Beinen entriegelt, und lassen sich leicht ausziehen. Wieder ein kurzer Dreh, und sie sind fest verriegelt.

Die Mittelsäule ist stabil gearbeitet, und trägt zur Gesamtstabilität bei anstelle diese zu verschlechtern. Auch sind die Passungen an dem Stativ sehr maßhaltig, und die Komponenten sitzen sauber aneinander, ohne Spalten oder zu wackeln.
Auch der recht kompakte Kopf aus der 30iger Serie ist ausreichend stabil und lässt sich leicht verstellen, aber auch sicher arretieren, wenn die Kamera ausgerichtet ist.
Mein schwerstes Setup wiegt ca. 4kg und wird sicher getragen, sowohl vom Kopf als auch vom Stativ selbst.
Wenn es notwendig wird, kann man das Stativ an dem Haken unter der Mittelsäule auch noch extra beschweren, z.B. bei starkem Wind, oder sehr leichter Kamera.

Ein nettes zusätzliches Merkmal ist, dass man eines der Beine abschrauben kann, und dann sogar ein Einbeinstativ hat, das man beinahe in der Jackentasche tragen kann, jedenfalls was das Gewicht angeht.

Insgesamt bin ich mit dem Stativ und dem Kopf sehr zufrieden, von der Traglast her habe ich noch einen soliden Spielraum, so dass auch Neuanschaffungen mit mehr Gewicht kein Problem sein werden.
Das geringe Gewicht des Stativs ist ein Garant dafür, dass man es auch einpackt und mitnimmt, das war für mich ein wichtiges Argument.

Die Langzeittauglichkeit muss sich noch erweisen, aber ich habe derzeit keine Bedenken, dass das Stativ seinen Dienst tun wird.

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 simply copied the complete text from my YouTube video for you. If you prefer to watch the video "K&F Concept X-Series Carbon Tripod I Is it really a perfect all-rounder tripod?" Enter on YouTube. Or my channel on YouTube - Konstantin Lempe.
The X-Series Carbon tripod with the designation X254C4 - BH-30. It is ultra light, made of carbon and aluminum, it can actually be used anywhere, whether for filming or photography, outdoors or in the studio... it actually covers everything very well.... It is primarily to be found in the semi-professional and hobby sectors. I use it everywhere now. When unpacking, the first pleasant surprise came in the form of a great tripod bag. Also in the box is a shoulder strap for the bag, an Arca Swift tripod plate, Imbus key to adjust the degree of softness on the tripod head when panning, there is a manual for who needs it and of course the most important thing, the tripod itself . It is kept in a beautiful matt black, and all the fasteners are in silver and a good size, which makes the tripod a real eye-catcher alone. If you hold it in your hand, you can tell that it is a high quality product. But let's start with the bag first, and unlike many other tripods, it's not some kind of plastic sack bag. K&F didn't show any weaknesses, on the contrary. All seams on the whole bag are clean, beautiful and well made... It makes a very high quality impression. It is well padded on the inside and you can also attach a carrying strap to the side if you want to put it on your shoulders, for of course, of course, on the go. The tripod weighs just 1.6kg and is made of rubber, carbon fiber and aluminium. There is no plastic used, to my surprise, which makes it not so prone to damage or breakage if it should be dropped, which unfortunately, quite, can happen from time to time. The working height is 1.40 meters when the center column is retracted and when the tripod is fully extended, you get up to 1.72 meters. With the camera on it you can calculate about 10 cm with it. The material is very stiff and light. If you extend the center column completely, absolutely nothing wobbles. According to the manufacturer, you can load up to 12 kg onto the tripod. I tested it with a bit more and even then, to my surprise, the legs didn't give out, they stayed straight, they didn't even buckle or bend slightly. The fastening screw for the middle column is slightly larger, which, in addition to the optical advantage, also has the technical advantage that you can screw it very well, even with large hands, and above all easily and very firmly. The center pillar is also very easy to deploy and retract. Of course, the tripod head can also be rotated 360 degrees and everything goes smoothly, which is a very important point for filmmakers. When panning, you won't see any stuttering in the picture later. It can easily keep up with the by far more expensive tripods. Even there, the panorama button is a bit larger. In general, all the closures on this tripod are a bit larger, which is not only an eye-catcher, but above all in practice, where you need it, it makes locking and opening extremely easy, which in turn means that the size of the all the locking screws makes sense. They're almost the perfect size. This is very well thought out and implemented by K/F Concept. There is a ¼ screw in the tripod plate, ok well, as with all tripod plates, which is actually the standard size on almost every camera, it also has a small rubber coating on top, so that the camera does not slip on the plate can, especially when panning, for example. --- The bracket is of course ARCA-Swift which means that you don't need the plate at all with an L braked grip on the camera, for example. There is also a small water scale on it for the ball head to align. A water scale for the tripod itself, for the legs, maybe on top of one leg as you know it from other tripods, would have been very nice, I would think, at least as a small side note. What I do not consider as a minus to the tripod. If you work a lot with YouTube Shorts or are on the go on Tiktok, you can of course also set the camera upright. It's quick and easy. The leg closures can be easily opened and closed. Due to their size, they are very good and have a good grip and can be opened and closed easily, but not too easily. The tripod is set up very quickly. The legs can be adjusted in 3 different angles. As you know it from other tripods. One can

For a long time I debated whether I needed a tripod at all, and if so, in which price segment I should strike.
Ultimately, I didn't want to invest too much money because I won't be using the tripod very often, but I also wanted to get some quality and portability.

The K&F Concept Carbon tripod from the X - Series described here seemed to meet this requirement...

The tripod is delivered in a beautiful, compact and stable Cordura carrying case. After unpacking, I was initially very surprised at how light the tripod felt and a little worried about the stability it would experience.

The concern is unfounded!

The tripod is of very high quality, all components are very clean and fit together wonderfully.
The legs of the tripod, which can be folded neatly around the center column for transport, are unlocked with a small twist of the rings on the legs and can be easily extended. Another quick twist and they're locked tight.

The center column is stable and contributes to the overall stability instead of worsening it. The fits on the tripod are also very dimensionally accurate, and the components sit neatly together without gaps or wobbling.
The quite compact head from the 30 series is also sufficiently stable and can be easily adjusted, but also locked securely when the camera is aligned.
My heaviest setup weighs around 4kg and is securely supported by both the head and the tripod itself.
If it becomes necessary, the tripod can be weighed down extra on the hook under the center column, e.g. in strong winds or with a very light camera.

A nice added feature is that you can unscrew one of the legs, and then even have a monopod that you can almost carry in your jacket pocket, at least for the weight.

Overall I am very satisfied with the tripod and the head, I still have a solid range of carrying capacity, so that new acquisitions with heavier weight will not be a problem.
The low weight of the tripod guarantees that you can pack it up and take it with you, which was an important argument for me.

The long-term suitability has yet to be proven, but I currently have no concerns that the tripod will do its job.