saw the K&F Concept T254A4 and wanted it. I didn't know why until then, but the desire was there! Why? The swiveling center bridge just smiled at me and I could already imagine a lot of cool shoots that you could do with it and I wanted to try that. Summary for those who don't want to read everything: Processing - very good and solid. Functions - very extensive and can be used for many purposes (product photography, shootings at eye level, ground-level shots, etc.). Value for money - Totally justified and in my opinion it can compete with the big brands. Now comes the somewhat more detailed report divided into individual points. 1. Functionality, size, weight: The tripod clearly shines with its variety of uses. As a tripod or monopod. As a normal 1.86 m tripod (with ball head and double extended center bar) or with an extension arm for more difficult positions (e.g. macro shots). The maximum height surprised me a bit positively, since the description only mentions 1.69 m. I suspect that the second center column, which is responsible for swiveling, or the ball head are not taken into account in the measurement. In any case, it's a pretty impressive amount. This diversity is also reflected in the weight. Mine weighed a whopping 1.98kg. My old BC-Master TA333 weighed just 1.4 kg. But quality and variety has its price. For this reason I see it more as a tripod for shootings than for travel. 2. Pivoting center column The pivoting of the center column by 90° is really ingenious. Especially if you want to take photos from above from time to time. This makes it much easier to get to the position you want without having the annoying tripod legs in the picture. Perfect!! But please make sure that your legs are extended far enough so that your camera does not tip over due to its weight. 3. Ball head: The ball head with panorama function looks very large and solid. The ball joint runs very comfortably and is firmly in place as soon as you tighten it. My camera didn't move an inch (although it was almost upside down). I have never used the panorama function before, but it is much more dampened, which allows smooth movement. I didn't notice any jerking. 4. Quick-release plate: The supplied quick-release plate has two pins that secure it against falling out to the side. But other records also fit on it, such as my “Mengs QR 60”. The quick-release fastener on the tripod is made of metal - thank God. This was not the case with my old BC-Master tripod, which always gave me a bit of a headache. A big plus for that! 5. Tripod legs The tripod legs are equipped with screw caps, which means that it cannot be extended as quickly as with folding caps, but it is much more stable. Anyone who has ever seen the snap locks on a "cheap" tripod knows what I'm talking about. But with the legs I have a little criticism. The detents on the articulated joints of the three tripod legs (red metal levers) seem a bit "loose" to me when they are operated, as they are held in position by a spring mechanism. I'm concerned that they might break at some point. But once they're hooked in, they're tight and won't wobble. Then it's okay again. Conclusion: I am super happy with my new tripod. It does its job perfectly and I'm sure I'll have something of it for a long time to come. I bought and paid for the K&F Concept T254A4 as usual via Amazon, but I get the money refunded as a product tester. As always, my opinion remains independent and honest. John from Photoscrubs