Years ago, not knowing what I was looking for, I bought the Albott 70 inch tripod. It was a good entry-level tripod that's fairly traditional with its pan/tilt head and quick release. As I started setting up my video and photo gear (I'm still a total beginner) I realized I needed a more compact and stable tripod. This K&F Concept TM2515M1 tripod is certainly not professional level, but it is a good travel tripod. With a ball joint and screw cap plate, I found it to be more versatile than the Albot tripod. It also looks a lot better with the orange highlights. I've attached a couple of pictures comparing the two tripods. As you can see, with the K&F tripod, I don't compromise on the characteristics of the other tripod while getting a more compact and stable frame. The build quality of the K&F is great. All parts are metal and the tripod legs are tightly bolted, giving it a very secure feel. From the pictures, you can see that compared to the traditional tripod, the head is smaller and easier to store without the long handle getting in the way. The maximum height is comparable to my old tripod, but the K&F is much smaller when packed. The carrying case is also more robust. It's heavy nylon and the zipper is a nice size. What I lose compared to the traditional tripod is the height of the monopod, but I'm not a tall guy so I would never use the mono fully extended anyway. The K&F has the upside-down function that is usual for tripods of this type. It makes it possible to record videos and images from a much lower angle without compromising camera safety. I can imagine a ground level time lapse on the bank of a river looking at boats on the river. Form really follows function here. The orange accents accentuate all the connection points and the wraparound design gives this tripod an overall sleek look. I am very happy with my purchase and the price under $100 was exactly what I was looking for.