For a gimbal, the head is relatively inexpensive. The only puzzling thing is that the load capacity is given as 20kg at K&F and 13.6kg at Neewer, although it is apparently the same product (at almost the same price). In the manual, the specified load capacity is directly related to the variable damping. According to this, a camera weighing up to 13.6kg should be held in position. The load limit of 20kg is probably meant.

perfect tripod for video recordings.

K&F Concept® Professional Portable Tripod Model 1+ Scope of delivery: - Tripod - Carrying bag - Operating instructions (English, Chinese)+ Design: The Tripod Model 1 makes a valuable impression after unpacking. The workmanship is very good. Everything is cleanly processed and there are no sharp burrs or edges. The dominant color is black, some parts are gold-colored, which gives the tripod an elegant look. In addition to the tripod, there is a carrying bag. This is very stable and can be worn or used as a shoulder bag. The processing is absolutely flawless. What is also noticeable about the carrying case is that the side walls of the carrying case are very thickly lined, so that parts of the tripod do not press uncomfortably on the body when carrying it. Even with the carrying strap, a thick padding for the shoulder has not been forgotten. Otherwise, the tripod just fits in there. The tripod head is additionally protected by a velvety bag pulled over it.+ Operation: To set it up, the feet of the tripod head are folded down by 160°. At the top of the tripod base there is a button that allows the feet to lock at a certain angle. There are three possible positions in total. The tripod has a foam covering on one leg for quick carrying. So that it does not fall over in strong winds, it has a hook at the bottom where the feet meet, for attaching a weight, e.g. B. a sandbag. To adjust the height of the feet, there are three levers (leg clamps) at the bottom. This can be folded out and the tripod leg extended to the desired length. Then you turn the lever again and the leg is locked. This works very well and the feet snap into the desired position securely and firmly. There is a ring for adjusting the height of the center column, which is gold-colored in the upper part. If you turn it to the left, you can push the center column up or down after overcoming a resistance. The usual crank was omitted. There are three locking screws on the tripod head. The smaller bottom one allows the head to rotate 360 ​​degrees. There is also a grading in increments of 10. The lines are easy to see, the numbers 30, 60, 90 etc. are very small. A white triangle shows the set angle. The angle can be locked with the lower small adjusting screw. Further above there is a large adjusting screw. With it, the ball joint can be activated or fixed. If the ball joint is activated, the attachment with the camera (or other equipment) can be moved in any direction. At the top is the plate for attaching the camera. The mounting plate can be removed by turning the top adjustment wheel and attached to the thread on the underside of the camera. To tighten the screw, you can use a coin that fits into the slot in the screw. Now the plate can be put back on and tightened with the set screw. The camera then sits absolutely firmly on the tripod. So that the camera is aligned straight, there is a dragonfly. If the air bubble is exactly in the black circle, then the camera is correctly aligned horizontally. The camera can be panned left and right horizontally, or rotated 90 degrees vertically. There is also a slot on one side of the ball joint so that the camera can be tilted.+ Conclusion: the tripod is well made all round, stable and easy to use. The camera does not wobble, even if it is a bit heavier due to screwed on accessories (8 kg load capacity). 1.25kg weight is also not too heavy to carry around and the carrying case is also of good quality. The maximum height is 1.58 m. I can definitely recommend buying this camera. For higher demands, there are other model variants from the same dealer. If the air bubble is exactly in the black circle, then the camera is correctly aligned horizontally. The camera can be panned left and right horizontally, or rotated 90 degrees vertically. There is also a slot on one side of the ball joint so that the camera can be tilted.+ Conclusion: the tripod is well made all round, stable and easy to use. The camera does not wobble, even if it is a bit heavier due to screwed on accessories (8 kg load capacity). 1.25kg weight is also not too heavy to carry around and the carrying case is also of good quality. The maximum height is 1.58 m. I can definitely recommend buying this camera. For higher demands, there are other model variants from the same dealer. If the air bubble is exactly in the black circle, then the camera is correctly aligned horizontally. The camera can be panned left and right horizontally, or rotated 90 degrees vertically. There is also a slot on one side of the ball joint so that the camera can be tilted.+ Conclusion: the tripod is well made all round, stable and easy to use. The camera does not wobble, even if it is a bit heavier due to screwed on accessories (8 kg load capacity). 1.25kg weight is also not too heavy to carry around and the carrying case is also of good quality. The maximum height is 1.58 m. I can definitely recommend buying this camera. For higher demands, there are other model variants from the same dealer.

At first glance you can see that this tripod is robust and well designed. It can support up to 8 kg of weight and its oval aluminum construction are characteristics that guarantee that it is resistant and that it will last a long time. The ball joint is very good since it has a good quality cushioning and leveling system that allows more movements fluids. Another positive point is the height that it reaches since it goes from 84cm to 184cm. This means that we can adapt to any recording. Also, the fact that it folds down to a length of 88cm and comes with a carry bag makes storage and transportation easier. The only downside I could make is that it's a bit heavy but of course, it's normal for it has more stability. Another thing that has not completely convinced me is the high price it has, but in the audiovisual world almost all prices are high. If it were a little cheaper it would get 5 stars without a doubt.

The tripod was mainly purchased to monitor my teleprompter. The teleprompter weighs approx. 1.4 kg without the camera and the tripod with ball head holds it without any problems. A lot is made of aluminum, only the clips for the legs are made of plastic. The tripod stands very well on the parquet floor (due to the rubber knobs that can be unscrewed) and outside thanks to the skewers (all adjustable).

The tripod can be folded up very small and is therefore optimally transportable with the supplied bag. This also protects the tripod and brim bearings from dust, etc.

I am very satisfied with it and can definitely recommend it.

start by saying that I use different tripods and that in recent years I have "discovered" K&F, a Chinese manufacturer that is making quality its trademark, offering a tripod like this entirely in carbon at an affordable price (compared to more famous brands). This easel does not make you regret anything, on the contrary! Let's start by saying that it is entirely in carbon and in addition to holding a load of 16KG without problems (tested with 8 kg) it is extraordinarily light (just over 1 kg head excluded). The legs are made up of 4 sections, one leg has the classic neoprene coating (I think) and, not negligible, one leg can be disassembled and used as if it were a monopod. The tripod has a central column (always in carbon) with a height of about 40 cm, adjustable and equipped with a practical hook to hang a possible counterweight. The sections (if used) bring the height of the stand to a maximum of 173 cm (excluding the head) and once closed the maximum occupation does not exceed 60 cm .Among the many tripods used, this is certainly one of the "top" ones, both for its equipment and for the feeling of sturdiness, which for me is of fundamental importance as it normally has to guarantee that the expensive equipment does not fall! The tripod is supplied of:- Carrying case with shoulder strap and handle- Ball head with quick release and spirit level- Set of Allen keys for disassembly (maintenance) operations Ultimately, a professional tripod at the right price.PROS- Entirely in Carbon- Thickness of the remarkable legs - Removable tips - High quality materials - Attention to detail - Equipment CONS - Nothing to report I hope this mini review has been useful to you.

Weight, size and handling very good. Stable according to my opinion for cameras up to approx. 3 kg. It's also nice to be able to use it as a monopod. The spirit level and angle scale are handy. It's also chic. A lot of tripod for little money!

Little stability, when the tripod is fully extended and the camera weighs approx. 2 kg, it shakes a lot, long-term recordings are impossible. The design is also really clear.