S211 72"/183cm Transverse Center Column Aluminium Professional DSLR Tripod with 360° Ball Head

This product looks great when you get it out of the box, it comes in a nice padded carry case with handles and a shoulder strap. It comes with basic instructions that give the user the required info to be able to use all features of the tripod.

The tripod itself is very stable and feels extremely well made. The aluminium construction is nice, but does add a little weight, though for the functionality it’s a small sacrifice.

A single leg is detachable allowing for the conversion to a monopod, which as per the images, can be used with the ball head mount. This can be done with no tools required, which gives great flexibility when on location, as it doesn’t require extra gear to be carried.

Towering over me at around 2m tall when fully extended or when reconfigured the centre post can be mounted upside down. The horizontal arm allows for the perfect position for top down shooting or macro photography, giving a reasonable reach with good stability.

Overall I am very impressed with this tripod and would definitely recommend it, especially when compared to competitors offerings, which generally have a much higher price point. K&F have produced a great product that is a pleasure to use.

I researched various tripods before deciding on this one and I’m pleased that I did. The tripod folds up neatly and comes with a carry case which has reflective material on it. The tripod itself is very sturdy and well made. I like that it can be used as a monopod. The quality and design of this tripod is fantastic. The different configurations make it really versatile for lots of different shots. The height of this tripod is perfect for overhead work too. I can’t praise the quality and design of this tripod enough.

The 1/4 20 camera mounting screw is too long (or the plate is too thin) to properly secure on my Nikon Z bodies and grip accessories. When tightened all the way, the plate would spin. Easy fix was to add a washer. Otherwise excellent travel tripod with many options.

For the price I wasn't expecting too much if I'm honest, a tripod with ball head and horizontal column for this sort of money doesn't sound that likely to be great. However I'm pleasantly surprised.

The ball head is pretty smooth and has an Arka compatible top plate on it so my Z6 with Mieke grip fit straight onto it. There's a bubble level that's easy to see even with the camera in place, which is nice as a few I've seen end up difficult to see once a camera is mounted.

The centre column has a section that can be flipped to be horizontal which could be useful at times. It's reasonably compact when folded up, and comes with a nice quality padded carry bag with a shoulder strap as well. The legs have 3 positions and one gets the centre column pretty close to the ground so low level shots should be ok. I do like the option to remove one leg and attach the ball head to it as a monopod, very clever and really handy so you don't have to carry one of each with you when packing.

For the money I'd say this is a good buy. I can't comment on durability yet but it's good so far.

I purchased this tripod to take long exposure shots of the sea. For fun, I took the same shots with my husband’s Gitzo carbon fibre tripod.

In terms of equipment, I mounted a Canon 6D Mark II with a Marumi 6 stop ND filter. I took exposures of around 10-30 seconds in winds of 12 mph gusting to 16mph. Yep, I checked the wind speed!

My feeling is that the biggest difference between the two tripods is the weight in transit. Carbon fibre is lighter than aluminium but in actual use both tripods are rock solid.

I should say that the K&F is exceptional value for money. I found it sturdy, well constructed, and I really liked the fact that the main tripod column has another hidden column inside it like some sort of Russian doll. It took me some time to figure out where it was but once I did I was very satisfied with myself. :-) Once you pull it out, it can be rotated transversely so as to mount your camera in portrait mode. Brilliant!

Suffice to say that I couldn’t tell the difference between the seascapes I took with this K&F tripod and the Gitzo, which just goes to show for the hundredth time that it’s not the gear you have but the skill you have that matters.

As for micro movements affecting camera shake, I believe that both tripods in real world use probably had about the same. In the end, it came down to my ability to use them.

I’ve included some shots of the K&F tripod because I feel so strongly about this product that I think it’s important to show off the build quality. I really like it. For the money, it’s an absolute winner.

Excellent tripod with super smooth action gimbal head. Originally thought I might not like the thumb screw adjustments (as opposed to the turnbuckles on a conventional unit) however, they are great and very easy to use. Even in its fully extended state the tripod is stable and does not exhibit any buckling tendencies. The leg extension clamps are positive and clamp very well. The overall feel of this tripod is one of exceptional quality, particularly considering the price. It has a flexible screw head which allows the tripod to screw into my projector without any issues. It comes complete with a carrying case.

I bought this tripod for a couple of events shooting video and stills. Did not want to go cheap as I need it to withstand travelling and being thrown about/bumped into, but did not want to spend a fortune as it will be thrown about and bumped into!! I chose this one as it is tall, so I can shoot above the heads of a crowd if needed and also has a detachable monopod.

First impressions when it arrived was how solid it felt, not very heavy but more solid. The bag that comes with it is really well made, it is not just a thin cheaply made freebie, but a good quality storage bag with a comfortable strap.

I noticed how smooth the legs unfolded and the center column rises and falls, the engineering is good and everything is tight and positively locks in place.

Two of the best features that you don’t see on many tripods are that you can lock the ball head, but has a separate screw that loosens to let you pan, and also the way the center column can be changed to horizontal. I did this and it gives a better and smoother pan (more control for video), also good for landscape photography when creating a panorama.

I am 6’3” (190cm) tall and even when I stand on my toes I cannot see through the viewfinder when fully extended, it is a tall tripod!! It closes up to a really compact size, the center column inverts so the camera can be placed almost on the floor if needed.

The only negative I have is that the instructions are very basic. It gives the use, setup and warnings but there is another small tube and screw that I have worked out is used when changing to monopod. It is not a big issue and can easily be worked out, but with the quality and detail in the rest of the product I think that this could be better.

The most important thing is that I feel confident putting my expensive camera and lens on this tripod without any worries. I would definitely replace it with the same model if this one was stolen.

One very happy customer!!

We looked at lots of tripods. The critical issues for us were (1) sturdiness (2) lightweight (3) stability (4) flexibility ie monopod and also able to mount camera from above (5) height

My son uses the tripod to film demos on a table - the tripod is flexible enough to position a camera from above with the stem of the tripod point out sideways.

In addition we use the tripod on family trips and it is lightweight enough for that. For fast moving sporting events and in crowds the monopod feature comes in useful.

Would highly recommend.

(Incidentally there was one small piece missing initially but the seller was extremely helpful and sent the missing component within a couple of days - would buy from the seller again).

High end, professional quality, feels more like a Manfrotto. All moving parts are very smooth with no friction and good movement from the head. Comes with a well made carrying case also.

I've already purchased K&F Concept Tripod and it is a trusted tripod brand for me!I am adding this tripod because I need a tripod that can take an overhead shot for the unboxing or craft recording.What's great about this tripod is that not only, it can take an overhead shot for unboxing review recordings, but it is also a great tripod and turns into a monopod if you need to.I've uploaded sample pictures of the overhead shot.1. Closer overhead shot - you can set this on (see picture)2. If you need to set the tripod up off the table, you can also do that! (see picture)3. Well... not to mention, it is also a great tripod if you want to take the photo.4. You can also change the ball head if needed. This is really premium quality!Again, I love this product and I wish many people can find this tripod for their photography