I bought this to use filming my daughters basketball games. Sometimes the bleachers get pretty full in our small gym and setting up a tripod taking up 3-4 seats isn't always possible. Hand held phone video was always shaky and hard to watch. So, I started looking for alternatives and found this.It allows me to keep my phone relatively still while still having the flexibility to move around if I need to. It's taken my wife's video skills up quite a few notches. The video is no longer shaky and she has the ability to tilt and reposition if necessary.The bottom has a rubber foot that can be screwed in out revealing a sharp metal tip that can be stuck in the ground if you wanted it outside. The rubber foot covers the tip when inside. It's a really cool design. I'd buy it again.

I bought this tripod to be able to take photos and videos more stable and jerk-free! At first there was a certain skepticism due to the relatively low price! It's gone! The tripod has three extendable, variably height-adjustable aluminum legs. The articulated rubber foot buffers are also well suited for areas with smooth floors. The angle is wide enough to not tip over as soon as a digital camera or smartphone is mounted on the tripod! The removable center rod for use as a monopod is very sophisticated, as it is built into the inner spar without any problems and the tripod and monopod can be used at the same time! The camera recording foot is installed in a holder of the monopod, This means that both tripod versions can be used quickly! Or you can get a second recording foot (if available) and at the same time have both tripods available for use with digital cameras and smartphones! Because a fastening device is included for a good and firm attachment of the smartphone to the tripod or monopod. This was another point of my purchase criterion! The tripod is well packed in a long carrying bag (approx. 50cm long, 15cm wide and 15cm deep) and can be carried on the back without any problems (low weight) with a carrying strap! This means you have both hands free and can record the motifs you find without putting them down. The legs are extendable and can be fixed at any desired height using clamps, This means that the tripod can be set up on a sloping surface with the camera installed. The tripod can be continuously extended from approx. 50 to 176 cm. A bubble level has been installed for the very conscientious, so the tripod can be precisely aligned with the camera. I am satisfied!

Yes, a well-packaged tripod, a well-known top manufacturer. I only have a problem with the foot that can be removed because it is a bit longer and the tripod, at least for me, cannot be set up in a jiffy. That's the only point that annoys me, otherwise a wonderful tripod. The bag is also a sturdy nylon bag made of high-quality material

Preface: Hello friends, I have been involved in photography for about 2 years now and this has also become my daily hobby. That's why I wanted to improve my existing equipment. In the beginning I had a tripod for 20€ and I gained my initial experience with it. Like many of you, I too wanted more possibilities and more comfort in photography. Now I would like to describe my experiences and the differences for a €20 tripod for beginners. So you can have your own idea if a more expensive tripod is worth it for you. Quality and differences for cheap tripods: After the product arrived I noticed the first difference, the material of the bag was a little thicker and of superior quality. After unpacking the tripod, I assessed the finish and how much play the tripod had. I have absolutely nothing to complain about the processing of metals and this is at a very high level. Some plastic elements show that not everything is perfectly processed. Compared to my cheap tripod, the legs can be unfolded individually, which in my opinion gives me a lot more options. The spherical head can also be adjusted much easier, more specifically and, above all, more comfortably than on my cheap head. Here I have to adjust 2 axes separately with the lever, which gets a bit annoying in the long run. What fascinated me most, however, was the possibility of turning the tripod around and getting very close to the ground. Such possibilities are usually not offered with cheap tripods. So I can finally take calm macro shots and take pictures from completely new perspectives. Furthermore, the dimensions of the packaging were decisive for my purchase, as I would like to use them on trips. The accessory that screws onto the camera has a very nice rubber coating with a profile so that the camera doesn't rotate by itself even if it is rotated 90° on the tripod and is equipped with a large lens (some of you probably know this). Due to the compact size, K&F has also created a solution for windy days, because this tripod is equipped with a hook at the lower end of the neck, to which you can attach your bag or similar. Overall, I see many advantages in this tripod compared to tripods in the lower price range:

Replacing my 20 year old tripod with this 255c2; it compacts very well and is a little bigger than my old one! How it will turn out, time will tell!

replacing my 20 year old tripod w this 255c2; compacts down real nice and is slightly taller that my old one! time will tell how it holds up!

The microscope itself is nothing to complain about. The tripod is a bit unstable and too light. But the foot can be opened easily, I put a metal plate in there. Now the microscope stands firmly on the table and is no longer so wobbly. Still a good buy.

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.