I'm no professional photographer, but I am one that loves photography and have dabbled in it for over 35 years. As a matter of fact, at 16 years old, I spent about $120 on a very heavy duty Bogen tripod. I still have it, and it still works excellent, but I swear it weighs 40 lbs. It also doesn't collapse quickly and easily and I just don't bring it out very often.

In the ensuing years, and there's a lot of them, I have owned around half a dozen additional tripods. I have mid-level tripods I have purchased that are about the same price as this K&F, as well as some cheapos that I regret.

For me, I like having the ability to do everything with the tripod from holding a webcam, to holding a lightweight action camera, to holding my current camera which is a Nikon D 5600. I own 5 Nikon lenses now, and a couple of them are pretty heavy, much heavier than the camera itself.

I'm giving you that background to let you know that nothing I have used outside of the original Bogen tripod I referenced earlier has been as stout and versatile as this tripod. For me, this is the real deal. This is something I plan to use for all of my excursions with my SLR hopefully for many years to come. So far, it is proving to be reliable although my use of it has been limited due to the pandemic and the fact that I am not traveling much for work (I enjoyed taking photos during my work trips as one of my primary ways of staying creative and exploring my photography).

Even though all of the photos I have uploaded our brand new of the tripod out of the box, it has now seen a fair bit of use around my property and a handful of other places including in the middle of a stream and on some uneven ground on a mountainside near my home. One of the things I really look forward to doing next spring is macro photography of flowers (and insects! See attached photos I took with this tripod in my Nikon late in the summer in my yard) with the awesome arm extension this tripod gives you.

Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to use this tripod in as many scenarios as I would like, but I will say that it is in a class entirely of its own when it comes to tripods costing approximately the same amount of money (IMO). In comparison to anything I have seen in the same price range I think this should without question be in your top two or three to consider. There's obviously a lot of research and development that has gone into this tripod to make it a quality, long-lasting product.

As to any negatives, I will report that the only concern I have is how long the quick release leg extensions will last. On two cheaper tripods I have used extensively in the past those have been the first thing to go. Because, well, I actually use them. I enjoy taking tripods with me when I backpack - and on a 3-day backpacking trip, the legs will be extended and then collapsed probably three or four dozen times if not more. It just seems like these quick-release type plastic tension devices wear down and can break easily. I don't know if others have had experience with this sort of thing similar to me, but I'm hoping I can treat this right... so it lasts!

Highly recommended and worth considering even if you are an amateur or semi professional photographer and need either a primary tripod or a backup for travel.

This has been by far the best camera I have used so far. The rotation is a game changer.

I have to say- if you're looking for a professional style digital camera, this is most definitely a great choice! It is lightweight, but heavy enough to feel the good quality. It comes with everything you need! Memory card, batteries, a carrying bag, a neck band to carry it around your neck. The picture quality is truly phenomenal! I was actually shocked to see how clear it is! 110% recommend!!

Yes, looked around a lot. This camera won and not disappointed…I’m no professional photographer but wanted a digital camera to do photos for daughter’s baby shower. Easy to use and pics were excellent. Don’t hesitate.

Very spacious and as described. Since I have a digital SLR camera, I can fit a camera + 3 medium lenses and 2 small analog cameras on the side. Still enough space for other belongings such as snacks, wallet, etc. My laptop and a small reflector fit into the laptop compartment. When fully loaded it is heavy but still quite comfortable to wear during a short test. I still have to test what it looks like over a longer period of time. All in all I'm satisfied, I get everything important!

Extremely professional and informative. Really helped me deciding on buying this set.

As the manufacturer specifically states, this does not allow full use of M-mount lenses on your Nikon SLR — it is intended for macro photography only. If that's what you need, this adapter is perfect.

It came fast early in the morning and everything looks really good. I'd highly recommend it's made for professional use.