The tripod is two pounds lighter than the one I had been using and much shorter when collapsed. I really like that! However, when I tilt the camera head towards the locking nut, there can be interference with the base of the quick release plate. I've discovered that you can pull out the spring loaded handle to reset its location but there are two issues with doing that. 1. Its tedious and with my big hands, hard to get in there, and; 2. I'm right handed and it seems like the handle was placed on the wrong side. I have to work it with my left hand. Turning the camera around to swing the handle to the right puts it ahead of the camera where it's difficult to see, not to mention that the ball slot (used to clear the ball stem and tilt the camera forward) is now at the back of the camera. Pretty much useless there unless you take photos of the sky. I considered swapping out the Manfrotto ball head from my other tripod as it has the tightening handle at the rear, easily accessible but I felt like I would lose the weight advantage. So, I probably wouldn't have bought this if I had know how inconveniently placed all the control/tightening handles were, but again, I do like the weight savings.

WEEKS LATER: After using this tripod for awhile I’m getting used to avoiding the design issues that caused the interference. However as a product designer myself I recognize that “workaround” should not be in a design engineers vocabulary. K&F contacted me and told me they have discussed the design issues with the team. As a result I’ve added a star to the rating.

Bought this tripod as a travel tripod because of its light weight and small pack size. I've tested a Canon 70D and an EOS RP, each with a 100mm lens, on this tripod, and I'm surprised at how stable it is. Now I put away my little Manfrotto travel tripod and just use the K& F, because it folds smaller and is more stable with almost the same weight.

This is a great bargain. Very sturdy. Very nicely made very Precisely made and fun to use. If you're doing video or photography. This is the one you want.

This is my favorite. I have several tripods. I didn't think it mattered the weight, but this makes all the difference. It's not super heavy but very stable. It feels more professional.

The tripod came with a carrying case and was very easy to set up. As a beginner photographer/videographer I am very happy with the quality of the product but also with the flexibility and design of the product. It folds into a compact form and has a number of other uses like tilting, rotating and setting up that I have yet to explore.

I am very happy with the tripod and especially appreciate the attention to detail of rubber bumpers to protect the camera and grip the tripod legs!

A surprisingly good tripod for the price. It has many features you'd typically only find on more expensive tripods, like a weight hook and an easy-to-rotate base under the ball head to make panoramic photos easier and more level. The tripod has a good weight but is t too heavy. It's perfect for an amateur photographer, especially since it comes with a really high-quality case. Even the suitcase has a few different carrying options. There is a two piece handle that can be clipped together to keep the bag closed and

I'm glad that I have chosen kf concept.
First of all, the legs are carbon fiber, which is more expensive than aluminum. The parts and components are well-machined, and I don't see any defects in the manufacturing process. Everything fits together well, moves smoothly, and is rock solid when tightened.
When you need a tripod in this height and size range, you can count on this one to do the job for you, take a beating, and last a long time. A nice cinch bag is included.

This is a seriously excellent piece of gear. All functions are quick and easy to use and it's rock solid.

Unlike most carbon fiber tripod in this price range, this tripod comes with an actual video head and not the usual ball head photography head.

Everything comes in a really nice case. It is a soft padded bag that is certainly better than other tripods in this price range.

To sum up I guess I would say there is nothing here that will blow you away. Everything is solid and seems to have avoided the pitfalls of other tripods in this price range. Just a good tripod with a video head that should last you at least a few years depending on how rough you are with your tripods.

This tripod just blows my mind on how this one works and the quality on how its made.
first it's made from carbon fiber that makes it really light. The carbon fiber also makes it stronger than my other one, The shape of the legs are round and if you know round pipes they are strong.