Bought to replace my 20 yr old tripod. Super glad I did. This tripod is so much nicer.Easy to adjust. Very sturdy. Can use with several devices such as video camera, cell phone. I even attached a laser level with ease.Can't beat the height if you want a complete image of a room or event from the back of the room. Includes a storage bag and strap!

Foreword: Hello friends, I have been involved in photography for about 2 years and this has also become my everyday hobby. That's why I wanted to improve my existing equipment. At the beginning I had a tripod for 20€ and gained my initial experience with it. Like many of you, I also wanted more possibilities and more comfort in photography. Now I would like to describe my experiences and the differences to a 20€ tripod for beginners. So you can get your own idea of whether a more expensive tripod is worth it for you. Quality and differences to cheap tripods: After the product arrived I noticed the first difference, the material of the bag was a bit thicker and of higher quality. After I unpacked the tripod, I assessed the workmanship and how much play the tripod had. I have absolutely nothing to complain about the processing of the metals and this is at a very high level. A few plastic elements show that not everything is perfectly processed. Compared to my cheap tripod, the legs can be unfolded individually, which in my opinion gives me many more options. The ball head can also be adjusted much easier, more specifically and, above all, more comfortably than on my cheap one. Here I have to adjust 2 axes separately with the lever, which gets a bit annoying in the long run. What fascinated me the most, however, was the possibility of turning the tripod around and getting very close to the ground. These possibilities are usually not offered with cheap tripods. So I can finally take calm macro shots and take pictures from completely new perspectives. In addition, the pack dimensions were decisive for my purchase because I would like to use them when traveling. The attachment that is screwed into the camera has a very good rubber coating with a profile so that the camera does not turn out by itself even if it is rotated by 90° on the tripod and is equipped with a large lens (some of you will probably know this). ). Due to the compact size, K&F has also come up with a solution for windy days, because this tripod is equipped with a hook at the lower end of the neck, to which you can attach your bag or similar. Overall, I see many advantages in this tripod compared to the tripods in the lowest price range: + Individually fold-out legs = More options + Ball head for more comfortable adjustment + Smaller pack size and light + Overall very stable even with the neck extended + Turning the neck 180° gives you new ones Perspectives possible + More sophisticated and convincing design

Replacing my 20 year old tripod with this 255c2; compacts really nicely and is a bit bigger than my old one! Time will tell how it holds up!

I've been shooting professionally in NYC medium format photography for 20 years. I'm used to HEAVY quality tripods. I no longer need a HEAVY tripod! I am retired and now shoot with a DSLR, Cannon G7x MII or my phone. I'm a big fan of the ball head & the included quick release mount! The carrying case is great for protecting and storing the tripod. This is awesome for traveling or hiking to take a selfie or time lapse! It's packed with professional features!

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Preface: Hello friends, I have been involved in photography for about 2 years now and this has also become my daily hobby. That's why I wanted to improve my existing equipment. In the beginning I had a tripod for 20€ and I gained my initial experience with it. Like many of you, I too wanted more possibilities and more comfort in photography. Now I would like to describe my experiences and the differences for a €20 tripod for beginners. So you can have your own idea if a more expensive tripod is worth it for you. Quality and differences for cheap tripods: After the product arrived I noticed the first difference, the material of the bag was a little thicker and of superior quality. After unpacking the tripod, I assessed the finish and how much play the tripod had. I have absolutely nothing to complain about the processing of metals and this is at a very high level. Some plastic elements show that not everything is perfectly processed. Compared to my cheap tripod, the legs can be unfolded individually, which in my opinion gives me a lot more options. The spherical head can also be adjusted much easier, more specifically and, above all, more comfortably than on my cheap head. Here I have to adjust 2 axes separately with the lever, which gets a bit annoying in the long run. What fascinated me most, however, was the possibility of turning the tripod around and getting very close to the ground. Such possibilities are usually not offered with cheap tripods. So I can finally take calm macro shots and take pictures from completely new perspectives. Furthermore, the dimensions of the packaging were decisive for my purchase, as I would like to use them on trips. The accessory that screws onto the camera has a very nice rubber coating with a profile so that the camera doesn't rotate by itself even if it is rotated 90° on the tripod and is equipped with a large lens (some of you probably know this). Due to the compact size, K&F has also created a solution for windy days, because this tripod is equipped with a hook at the lower end of the neck, to which you can attach your bag or similar. Overall, I see many advantages in this tripod compared to tripods in the lower price range:

Replacing my 20 year old tripod with this 255c2; it compacts very well and is a little bigger than my old one! How it will turn out, time will tell!

replacing my 20 year old tripod w this 255c2; compacts down real nice and is slightly taller that my old one! time will tell how it holds up!