I really like the design of this tripod. It folds down to something that’s incredibly compact, yet is capable of extending to nearly 6 feet tall. The material is lightweight but sturdy at the same time. It feels super solid. I’ve been filming with a few different cameras with this and I haven’t had any problems. Overall, this thing works great. Highly recommended.

Ordered this tripod for... this. Primarily, Vine reviews, but also for casual photography whims. In the past, I've tried to take photographs of products where holding the phone steady was awkward or difficult. A desktop tripod may have been more suitable for some cases, but this works well standing it adjacent to the desk with the ball head slotted so that the phone's lens can be aimed at the desk's surface.

Not being a professional photographer, the finer points will certainly be missed. However, on durability, professional experience is not necessary here to realize the limits of plastic components. Notably, the socket that the ball head fits into at the top of the of the tripod and the joints connecting the vertical shaft to the three legs are likely failure points when the plastic has aged. For my usage, I expect to keep this cool and out of the sun, so I'm not terribly worried about the durability aside from occasional bumps while moving the tripod. Certainly, if I had needs for a tripod to take on long trips where I had little control over the environment, I would be inclined to pay more for something that I felt offered greater durability.

At the price point, the critical plastic parts should not be terribly surprising, but deserve mentioning. It's one of the few, arguable, faults that can be found with casual observation. It is versatile and I believe the product description to be accurate regarding its feature set. That is, every knob, screw, extension, or latch on the tripod behaves as I would expect them to. The only feature that seems to come up short is the integrated circular level on the head. It does not appear to be accurate enough to offer substantial guidance. However, this is a conclusion formed without rigorous testing and measurements.

A review might be incomplete without some applaud for the panoramic motion offered on the head of the tripod. It is exceptionally smooth, and feels luxurious. For a budget market solution, I'm not sure that it would be expected of a tripod.

With some certainty, this appears to be a great product for anyone that wants explore photography without making a substantial investment or just happens to need some tripod for some brief period.

I got this to keep in my car for when I need a tripod in a pinch, even for my iPhone (it comes with a phone mount adapter). It's plenty sturdy even for a DSLR with a heavy lens. I think it will serve me well in the field.

The K&F Concept 70 inch Camera Tripod is a perfect blend of sturdiness and portability. It's incredibly light, making it ideal for travel, and the included bag is a nice touch for easy carrying. The tripod offers superior stability with its four-section legs and anti-slip foot pads, even in windy conditions. The 360-degree ball head and smooth panoramic shots add to its versatility. The tripod is also compatible with various devices, including smartphones, thanks to the included phone holder. Highly recommend for photographers on the go!

I like how tall this expands considering how compact it is when folded. The reverse mounting center column and head is a great feature. This should fit in most people's luggage so a good choice for travelers. I was surprised to find there is more plastic than I norally see on good tripods, including a plastic quick release plate. The plastic dies seem very strong, so perhaps it will be fine, and potentially could grip more than the metal style if they lack rubber grip material. I was fighting a metal quick release plate twusting on my metal camera body this week, so even though the plastic first struck me as a cost cutting disadvantage, as long as this lasts over years, then it might not negatively affect functionality.