I settled on this because most carbon fiber tripods are too much for my budget, but it has really surprised me in its ability.

This is a good carbon fiber travel tripod that, when folded, is very compact.

Aluminum tripods are not as sturdy as carbon fiber.

Unlike most carbon fiber tripods in this price range, this tripod comes with a real video head and not the common ball head photography head. Everything comes in a very nice case. It's a soft padded bag that certainly beats other tripods in this price range. To summarize, I guess I'd say there's nothing here that will blow you away. Everything is solid and seems to have avoided the pitfalls of other tripods in this price range. Just a good tripod with a video head that should last you at least a few years depending on how hard you are with your tripods.

Unlike most carbon fiber tripods in this price range, this tripod comes with an actual video head and not the usual ball head photography head. Everything comes in a very nice case. It's a soft padded case that certainly beats other tripods in this price range. In short, I'd say there's nothing here that will blow you away. Everything is solid and seems to have avoided the pitfalls of other tripods in this price range. Just a good tripod with a video head that should last you at least a few years depending on how rough you are with your tripods.

Carbon Fiber Tripods allow you to focus on the work and the ART of photos
Lightweight and super strong construction
Telescoping poles adjust to any height
I like getting super tall tripods so I don't have to worry about height!
The case is SUPER thick and hit the tripod perfectly. Really impressed with the durable nylon, zipper, and thick carrying strap.

Unlike most carbon fiber tripod in this price range, this tripod comes with an actual video head and not the usual ball head photography head.

Everything comes in a really nice case. It is a soft padded bag that is certainly better than other tripods in this price range.

To sum up I guess I would say there is nothing here that will blow you away. Everything is solid and seems to have avoided the pitfalls of other tripods in this price range. Just a good tripod with a video head that should last you at least a few years depending on how rough you are with your tripods.

I was looking all over Amazon for a "travel" tripod... I knew I wanted one under 2 pounds, made of carbon fiber and metal, something compact, with a twist knob and a ball head. I finally came across this one and hesitated because of the price...I decided to bite the bullet and check it out. The packaging was not damaged at all. Once I opened it I was blown away how light and compact it was. I stood it up as high as it went and tested how sturdy it was. I was very impressed. It was exactly what I wanted. The entire tripod is made of strong carbon fiber, the twist knobs are made of metal with rubber grips over them. The ball head is also made of metal. It has a level and compass on the top where you put your camera at. The adjustment knobs on the top of the tripod are made of a strong polymer. For someone who literally will just pick up and go to take photos, travel, backpack, or whatever, it is perfect. It does lack some features, however, those features were not included in the information of the tripod so it is not worth mentioning. Quick summary, it is everything K&F says it is, for the value of this product, it is worth getting!