This one feels like a lower quality than previous models I’ve purchased from K&F. The included quick release is nice. Good mechanics and articulations. Overall great tripod.
26/09/2024
use this tripod with an iOptron Skyguider Pro and DSLR for astrophotography. It works great for that purpose as long as I keep a low center of gravity during long exposures. When either the center column or legs are fully extended with that much weight, it does become more prone to movement but that is to be expected. I love how portable and easy to set up it is. It's great quality for the cost.
25/09/2024
Can't fault this as a travel tripod. Very easy to use and provides good support for my Nikon 750 full frame DSLR.
25/09/2024
like how stable this tripod given it’s a very light camera tripod. I use it with a 70-200 lens and a heavy body on it and it’s still stable even when used at its tallest configuration. Another important feature for me is that when you fold it, unlike many others it fits in your backpack and you won’t have to carry an additional bag.
24/09/2024
purchased this tripod to replace an older, cheaper model. While I'm still learning the new tripod, I've found the following: lightweight frame, ease of set up and I especially like the ball head. I like that the legs can be opened to one of three settings, allowing for increased viewing angles. I also like that it can be extended up to a bit more than 6 feet. It comes with a carrying case and it can be converted to a monopod, tools included. I've not tried to do this conversion, as I already had a monopod.
24/09/2024
Pros: clip-lock extensions on the legs are firm and hold heavy loads; light weight; perfect for traveling.Cons: weight of a rig can sometimes fall even when the ball head is tight. don't forget to tighten more than you think you need to.
23/09/2024
The tripod feels sturdy even with large lenses on it.Moving the head is different to get used to. I’m used to a literal bar that you hold and twist & this one works a little differently... you just move the camera... so easier but when you’ve been doing it a different way for 30 years it’s a new way of thinking. Being able to convert to monopod is handy as you don’t have to carry both but the process does take a minute. If I know I need a quick change from tri to mono I still bring both with me.Overall I’m pleased, especially for the money.This isn’t my full time gig right now, so I’m going to shell out hundreds on a tripod. If I used it on location 8 hours a day & was tossing it around a lot really sort of abusing it, I’m not sure how long this one would hold up. But time will tell & for me as a side gig... it’s perfect & I suspect will be with me a long time.
21/09/2024