I had the opportunity to test a travel tripod from K&F Concept. What interested me the most was the weight, the quick-release fasteners on the legs, a comfortable working height for me, the handling of the ball head (I'm not a fan of it) and the price When the tripod arrived I was immediately surprised... it comes in an easy-to-carry bag and the ball head is protected with a small pouch. An imbus and (admittedly) somewhat sparse instructions are also included. But ... do you urgently need instructions for the tripod? The handling of the clamp locks is good and I quickly get the hang of it. So the tripod can be set up and taken down quickly. The removable plate is screwed under the camera as usual and is then NOT fastened with a quick release, but is screwed. But that works fine. The height is 1.33m and the center column allows it to be extended up to 1.56m. That's a comfortable working height for both me and Markus... and yeah, it's stable, even with the 5D on top. The ball head also held the weight of the 5D well ... can be adjusted so that I am even enthusiastic as a ball head anti. I did find a small flaw. There is a spirit level on the tripod, but it's covered when the camera is mounted...that's a bit of a shame when you have to move the tripod. But I can get over it. The price is quite low at €70... but the quality of the tripod really surprised me. My conclusion: I've found a good and cheap seller... I'll definitely buy from K&F Concept if I need something again. 33m and through the center column it can be extended up to 1.56m. That's a comfortable working height for both me and Markus... and yeah, it's stable, even with the 5D on top. The ball head also held the weight of the 5D well ... can be adjusted so that I am even enthusiastic as a ball head anti. I did find a small flaw. There is a spirit level on the tripod, but it's covered when the camera is mounted...that's a bit of a shame when you have to move the tripod. But I can get over it. The price is quite low at €70... but the quality of the tripod really surprised me. My conclusion: I've found a good and cheap seller... I'll definitely buy from K&F Concept if I need something again. 33m and through the center column it can be extended up to 1.56m. That's a comfortable working height for both me and Markus... and yeah, it's stable, even with the 5D on top. The ball head also held the weight of the 5D well ... can be adjusted so that I am even enthusiastic as a ball head anti. I did find a small flaw. There is a spirit level on the tripod, but it's covered when the camera is mounted...that's a bit of a shame when you have to move the tripod. But I can get over it. The price is quite low at €70... but the quality of the tripod really surprised me. My conclusion: I've found a good and cheap seller... I'll definitely buy from K&F Concept if I need something again. That's a comfortable working height for both me and Markus... and yeah, it's stable, even with the 5D on top. The ball head also held the weight of the 5D well ... can be adjusted so that I am even enthusiastic as a ball head anti. I did find a small flaw. There is a spirit level on the tripod, but it's covered when the camera is mounted...that's a bit of a shame when you have to move the tripod. But I can get over it. The price is quite low at €70... but the quality of the tripod really surprised me. My conclusion: I've found a good and cheap seller... I'll definitely buy from K&F Concept if I need something again. That's a comfortable working height for both me and Markus... and yeah, it's stable, even with the 5D on top. The ball head also held the weight of the 5D well ... can be adjusted so that I am even enthusiastic as a ball head anti. I did find a small flaw. There is a spirit level on the tripod, but it's covered when the camera is mounted...that's a bit of a shame when you have to move the tripod. But I can get over it. The price is quite low at €70... but the quality of the tripod really surprised me. My conclusion: I've found a good and cheap seller... I'll definitely buy from K&F Concept if I need something again. The ball head also held the weight of the 5D well ... can be adjusted so that I am even enthusiastic as a ball head anti. I did find a small flaw. There is a spirit level on the tripod, but it's covered when the camera is mounted...that's a bit of a shame when you have to move the tripod. But I can get over it. The price is quite low at €70... but the quality of the tripod really surprised me. My conclusion: I've found a good and cheap seller... I'll definitely buy from K&F Concept if I need something again. The ball head also held the weight of the 5D well ... can be adjusted so that I am even enthusiastic as a ball head anti. I did find a small flaw. There is a spirit level on the tripod, but it's covered when the camera is mounted...that's a bit of a shame when you have to move the tripod. But I can get over it. The price is quite low at €70... but the quality of the tripod really surprised me. My conclusion: I've found a good and cheap seller... I'll definitely buy from K&F Concept if I need something again. which, however, is covered when the camera is mounted ... that's a bit of a shame when you have to move the tripod. But I can get over it. The price is quite low at €70... but the quality of the tripod really surprised me. My conclusion: I've found a good and cheap seller... I'll definitely buy from K&F Concept if I need something again. which, however, is covered when the camera is mounted ... that's a bit of a shame when you have to move the tripod. But I can get over it. The price is quite low at €70... but the quality of the tripod really surprised me. My conclusion: I've found a good and cheap seller... I'll definitely buy from K&F Concept if I need something again.

I am a former television director and have enjoyed astrophotography for several decades. I've been using a Bogen Manfrotto 3051 professional tripod with a 3063 head. I've used many professional tripods in my career.

I ordered this K&F Concept 72 Inch Camera Tripod as my 3051 is quite heavy to pack into remote locations to do my astrophotography. This smaller and lighter tripod wants very much to be perfect but stops just a few very minor features short. That said, it does have several features not found in my 3051 that I'm liking very much. With that in mind, here are my pros and cons:

PROS:

• It is Lightweight. I don't mind attaching this tripod to my backpack and hiking it into location. This is one of the major selling points for me.
• A very compact yet sturdy design (seem my comparison photo of this tripod next to my 3051).
• Easy deployment of the multi-angle legs makes short work of getting set up.
• Mostly solid aluminum construction (where it counts).
• Comes with a very nice and durable carrying bag with strap. This will keep dust, dirt, and a few raindrops from getting into the tripod.
• It is a solid platform for shooting astrophotography, which requires that there be no instability. I usually don't extend the third, smallest section of the legs when shooting the night sky.
• It is both a monopod and tripod in one. This is a very desirable feature for me. I have a Bogen Manfrotto monopod too but with this tripod, I don't have to drag both around.
• The center column can be added to the monopod to extend the height.
• The center column can be inverted for doing macro photography.
• The ball lock knob, when loosened, allows the center column to telescope to twice its original length. This allows you to get the camera well overhead.
• It allows for landscape and portrait orientation when shooting.
• The ball head makes for very quick changes in orientation. While I don't do many many orientation changes, I think it would be ideal for a wedding or landscape photographer.
• The ball head has a separate knob to lock the head in the panning axis.
• The ball head has a single cutout that allows you to position the camera 90° from horizontal.
• The pan adjustment is calibrated in degrees. This is especially nice for shooting astrophotography because I often orient by degrees from the North. The degree tick marks properly orient along the horizon plane (45° = East, 315° = West). I always set up with the zero tick facing geographic North.
• The central column rotates 360 degrees and provides a stable plane for taking panoramic shots. It also doubles as a handlebar.
• It has a counter-weight hook - a feature usually found only in high-end tripods.
• Most adjustment and lock knobs are metal where it is needed.
• Articulation of the ball head and other moving parts of the tripod is smooth.
• It supports the weight of my camera, which has a heavy battery pack.
• The camera plate adjusts forward and backward to balance the camera.
• The orange and black color scheme looks professional.

CONS:

• The camera plate needs to be a bit larger and provide a better tightening arrangement.
• The leg flip locks are plastic. I see this as a potential failure point for the tripod. I hope the manufacturer sells replacements in case I drop the tripod on a rock and bust a flip lock.
• The monopod lacks a quick vertical adjustment trigger. In some shooting scenarios, I would want one.
• The camera plate needs a lock pin for use with video cameras to avoid loosening of the plate after numerous pans.

Parting thoughts... I enjoy using this tripod and will be using it for most of my astrophotography (and other photography) in the future. It is lightweight, sturdy, and solid. The cons weren't such detractors that would cause me to take any stars off of my final five-star rating. If you want a very nice prosumer tripod, don't hesitate to buy this one.

had the opportunity to test a travel tripod from K&F Concept. What particularly interested me was the weight, the quick-release fasteners on the legs, a working height that was comfortable for me, the handling of the ball head (I'm not a fan of it) and the price. When the tripod arrived I was immediately surprised... it comes in an easy-to-carry bag and the ball head is protected with a small pouch. An imbus and (admittedly) somewhat sparse instructions are also included. But … do you urgently need instructions for the tripod? The handling of the clamp closures is good and I quickly get the hang of it. So the tripod can be set up and taken down quickly. The removable plate is screwed under the camera as usual and is then NOT fastened with a quick release, but is screwed. But that works fine. The height is 1.33m and the center column allows it to be extended up to 1.56m. That's a tolerable working height for both me and Markus... and yeah, it's stable, even with the 5D on top. The ball head also held the weight of the 5D well ... can be easily adjusted so that I am even enthusiastic as a ball head anti. I did find a small flaw though. There's a bubble level on the tripod, but it's covered when the camera is mounted...that's a bit of a shame when you have to move the tripod. But you can get over it. The price is quite low at €70 ... but the quality of the tripod really surprised me. My conclusion: I have found a good and cheap seller ... I will definitely buy from K&F Concept again if I need something.

follow the level on the tripod to keep it straight because it's has a ball head on the tripod you have to keep it straight while using the different angles above all this a pretty good tripod .

Best for the price.
I would buy it again right away.
When I think about what my Manfrotto with ball head cost me before!

follow the level on the tripod to keep it straight because it's has a ball head on the tripod you have to keep it straight while using the different angles above all this a pretty good tripod .

The tripod meets all the requirements I have. Since the ball head is included, it really can be moved anywhere and is very inexpensive for this quality. The tripod can also be easily opened thanks to the swivel system, which I already know from my hiking poles.

I'll start this review with a caveat, my reviews are usually long and detailed, but I like to write reviews in a way that helps other buyers, especially when buying from relatively unknown or foreign companies. This is my first purchase from this company and I have to say I am very, very impressed. This isn't necessarily a 'blind buy' as I was lucky enough to find the company's booth at this year's (2019) NEC Photo Show in Birmingham, UK. There I had the opportunity to process and play with some of his various tripods and lens filters. So I left without buying while thinking about which kit to upgrade. I'm an avid amateur photographer, so I'm on a limited budget for my equipment and 'settled in' With a cheap tripod I've had for years and been through so many repairs over the years I decided to give it a go time has gotten better! I ordered this tripod and it came in very good packaging. In the box I found the tripod and accessories in a sturdy but decent case with handles. (See the photo). The bag contains a ball head tripod in a very elegant and velvety protective drawstring pouch. The bag also has a shoulder strap and a pocket with adapters, instructions and an "Allen" wrench to tighten the tripod legs if needed. Recommended! The bag contains a ball head tripod in a very elegant and velvety protective drawstring pouch. The bag also has a shoulder strap and a pocket with adapters, instructions and an "Allen" wrench to tighten the tripod legs if needed. Recommended! The bag contains a ball head tripod in a very elegant and velvety protective drawstring pouch. The bag also has a shoulder strap and a pocket with adapters, instructions and an "Allen" wrench to tighten the tripod legs if needed. Recommended!