Do not use this gimbal head on a tripod but on a table. (photo booth). Is sturdy and hinges well. On this table I don't notice any difference with my 3 times more expensive Benro head.

I picked this up because I'd heard some great things from friends in the photo industry, and I must say: I have not been disappointed. This thing is nuts!The build quality is top notch: The head is sturdy while still being smooth/maneuverable when the tension is released - my Sony a7ii w/battery grip mounts beautifully and doesn't slip or cause the ball head to fall/move when it's tightened down. All of the adjustable knobs feel SUPER smooth and tighten down really nicely. The legs feel robust, and the latches on the collapsible legs feel great (and rule if you need to get this thing to full height in a pinch).Overall I'm just kinda blown away. I didn't expect for a tripod in this price range to be SO great - this is definitely the best travel tripod that I've ever owned - and I couldn't recommend it more.

Needed to get something more serious for photo and video use. This thing is versatile with a bunch of configuration options. It's well made and solid.

First, I am usually impressed with K&F products, professional quality photo products at a low price point. I find many good features in the K&F 68" Carbon Fiber tripod, but I have some reservations. The tripod comes in a sturdy zippered case with a detachable shoulder strap. (see photo) There are clear instructions and three Allen wrenches to tighten areas like the Arca plate and leg hinges. Generally, these are for maintenance only, most of time you don't need the wrenches or any tools.

The tripod is of a style that requires the legs to be tucked-over for storage. This protects the ball-head and makes it shorter but it is an extra step to deployment. The leg locks are twist locks, they have a large easy-to-use rubberized knobs and only take a half turn. These twist leg locks work well. I prefer lock levers on the legs because they are quicker to deploy, and for my style of photography that is important.

The K&F weighs under three and half pounds. (see photo) A very good weight compared to most competitor's tripods. Though when the legs are fully deployed they have a slight wobble. (see video) Fine in most cases but could be a problem shooting long exposures in the wind. The wobble goes away when the legs are shorter.

Changing leg angles, making into a monopod, and swapping central column to hang the camera upside down are easy thanks to smart modern design.

The excellent ball head and Arca-Swiss compatibility is fantastic. (Fully compatible with my Peak Design Arca Plate) Large knobs and well machined parts make the BH-30 head a breeze to adjust. I found the head and tripod worked well with my Sony A7r and a long lens.

In this price bracket this is a very good tripod. I am taking off a star for the slight wobble in the legs when fully deployed

I love this tripod! Best one I own.

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.

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.