have bought many (way too many) tripods and tripod /monopod combinations. This is light enough, very sturdy, and the locking mechanisms are working very well. The ability to use two ball head to get the position I need is very helpful. I don't usually like using tripods but that is changing as I this one makes it quick, easy and readily carried.I did have an issue with the first tripod I received but this vendor replaced it immediately . Excellent customer service.Looks great - and just had a 6Dwith a 100mm l lens attached on the top segment at right angles - rock solid.

This is a very nice travel tripod. I always get backpacks with loops to hold a small tripod, but all the small tripods I've had were flimsy, and not worth hauling around. All of my good tripods are too big for that purpose. This one now fills that void.

It's very strong. When extending the legs for the first time, I did have to yank it a bit to get them out, but after I freed them they slid smoothly.

They rotate all the way around and the maximum angle locks in with a button.

The top arm extends up with 2 segments, and each leg has 5 segments. This is a great tripod to carry around, but if you need to deploy it quickly, it might frustrate you. It takes a good minute to fully deploy if you know what you're doing.

It comes with a ball head and a quick release plate. The ball head glides smoothly, and has a compass and spirit level attached to the top to ensure you have perfect framing. The ball head also can rotate with what feels like a fluid head swivel on the bottom. Simple pans are easy, but you have to twist the camera instead of holding a handle. The quick release plate locks down with a thumb screw. You can loosen the screw and slide it back and forth a small amount, but it hits a stop without letting your camera slide off and fall to the ground. It's a fairly small quick release plate, but it's fairly strong.

It has a nice steel hook on the bottom that you can attach a sand bag to, for if you plan on shooting in the wind.

Overall this is a great kit that comes with the tripod, a ball head, and a quick release plate. It has everything you need besides the camera.

Highly recommended.

I used the tripod to live stream/record kickball games and the height allows for it to be over the heads of people for good view of field without being in the way.

This is a very nice travel tripod. I always get backpacks with loops to hold a small tripod, but all the small tripods I've had were flimsy, and not worth hauling around. All of my good tripods are too big for that purpose. This one now fills that void.It's very strong. When extending the legs for the first time, I did have to yank it a bit to get them out, but after I freed them they slid smoothly.They rotate all the way around and the maximum angle locks in with a button.The top arm extends up with 2 segments, and each leg has 5 segments. This is a great tripod to carry around, but if you need to deploy it quickly, it might frustrate you. It takes a good minute to fully deploy if you know what you're doing.It comes with a ball head and a quick release plate. The ball head glides smoothly, and has a compass and spirit level attached to the top to ensure you have perfect framing. The ball head also can rotate with what feels like a fluid head swivel on the bottom. Simple pans are easy, but you have to twist the camera instead of holding a handle. The quick release plate locks down with a thumb screw. You can loosen the screw and slide it back and forth a small amount, but it hits a stop without letting your camera slide off and fall to the ground. It's a fairly small quick release plate, but it's fairly strong.It has a nice steel hook on the bottom that you can attach a sand bag to, for if you plan on shooting in the wind.Overall this is a great kit that comes with the tripod, a ball head, and a quick release plate. It has everything you need besides the camera.Highly recommended.

Bought for my dad to view arrow heads close up... he loves it! Works great!

In the past, when looking for inexpensive tripod heads with gears, we actually only had three to choose from. the GD3WH from Benro, the rather overpriced Manfrotto 410 Junior (not to mention that this head is really showing its age) and the Sunwayfoto GH-PROIIS. Now we have this $199 model from K&F. I had all three of these heads. The Benro is pretty good... for several months before the gears wear out and plastic parts break off. It's a well-functioning head, but cheaply made. The Manfrotto heads, which have been around for decades, are fine but lack the characteristics of more modern heads. It's not very smooth when you're trying to achieve really smooth movements, and the proprietary top plate is just plain annoying. Also, it becomes unstable after about a year of use. The Sunwayfoto is a solid head, but quick adjustments are a bit difficult to make. How does this new K&F device perform? In my opinion incredibly good. It is constructed like a take and consists mostly of metal parts. They have a standard ARCA Swiss top plate. Quick adjustments are incredibly easy with the spring-loaded adjustment collars, which simply snap back into the locked position once released. The spirit level is offset far enough that you can still see it when your camera is mounted on it. Something the others lack as it is obscured when you mount your camera. Basically, the K&F gear head solves all the problems I've had with all other budget heads. As a real estate photographer, having a sharp head is a must. Having used every other inexpensive specialty heads on the market, THIS one stays on my tripod. I think you will find that this will quickly become the most recommended geared tripod head on the market.

I have other tripods, this one was intended for stationary video recordings. So has no ball head but only the three axis adjustment. Which is more of a hindrance when taking pictures if you want to take a quick snapshot. Absolute highlight if you need an inexpensive tripod. Facilities very good. The adapter for smartphones is funny. I don't know if the quick-release plate is also available as an accessory. But it would have to fit a plate from another manufacturer.

Good tripod for the money I'm happy with the ball heads smooth love the lever locks that's why I bought it, I mount my camera on it and it's light enough to carry a good buy. Smooth operation, love the ball head, strong leg clamps for support, fits my scope and aggressively priced. Hits the right spots.