For a long time I was looking for a travel tripod that is compact and handy. Whenever hiking or holiday tours were announced, I had to fall back on my Nanomax 400T. Unfortunately, this is just as high as German bridge railings at maximum height. After some time I came across the TM2324. Short preliminary conclusion: The processing is very good. The tripod is trimmed for photo tours. Thanks to the light 1.3 kg and quick-release fasteners on the legs, it can be taken anywhere and set up super quickly. The ball head with panorama function runs smoothly and feels secure. Details: 1. Key data: The tripod is 47 cm long when folded. If you set it up you can reach a maximum height of 159 cm (at the quick release plate), which is significantly higher than German bridge railings. The weight I measured was 1.31 kg with the ball head and 1.05 kg without the ball head. Despite the tripod, a lot still fits in the case. 2. Ball head: The ball head not only has the actual ball head function, but also a panorama function. The larger wheel releases the ball head. This runs smoothly and can also be swiveled downwards by 90° at one point. The smaller wheel is used for the panorama function. This runs just as smoothly and, as the name suggests, enables panoramic shots, since only the vertical axis is released. If you just crop images you lose resolution (if the focal length allows it at all). If you use the built-in panorama functions, you actually get a higher resolution. 3. Quick release plate: The quick release plate and holder are made of plastic. In this way, a little weight could probably be saved here as well. The plastic looks very valuable and stable. At first glance I thought it was metal. A spirit level or dragonfly is installed in the recording, so you can align the camera straight in the field. 4. Central plate: The feet can be locked in 3 positions with snap hooks on the central plate. Although the clamps feel somewhat "loose", the legs are surprisingly well fixed in the locked position. The middle bar is held by a classic twist lock. 5. Tripod legs: The tripod legs are equipped with quick-release fasteners. They look solid and are particularly useful when you're on the go and don't want to screw forever before you can pull out the leg and then screw it back on. With the quick-release fasteners, this can be done in a few seconds. The tubes themselves are made of black, brushed aluminum. I found no iron or steel on the legs. So nothing can rust if the tripod is placed in a stream or in the sea. One of the legs is partially covered with foam. You can carry the tripod well on it. It's so much more pleasant, especially when it's minus degrees. 6. Bag: The bag looks well made and is of course precisely adapted to the tripod. You can either carry it by the handle or hook it into the included strap. A reflective strip should probably serve to make you better seen by drivers on night hikes. Although I never really carry my tripods in bags, I find them quite successful. As you can see the weather has been bad for a long time but I didn't want to deprive you of my experience. As soon as the weather gets better I will try to send some more pictures later. I bought and paid for the K&F Concept TM2324 as usual via Amazon, but I get the money refunded as a product tester. As always, my opinion remains independent and honest.

had recently purchased a small Manfrotto tripod but it was too light and moved around when trying to take long exposures so I needed something sturdier. The TM2515T was recommended to me by a friend and with the all metal construction I figured it would be a better choice. It comfortably holds up my Sony A7Rii along with the battery grip.The bag that the tripod comes in is very nice and protective, it also comes with a smaller soft pouch to protect the tripod head. The tripod itself is very sturdy and has simple, easy to use locking mechanisms that hold the head in place right where I need it to be. The legs can extend to a crazy height and even then it is extremely sturdy and it includes a hook on the bottom to attach weights to weigh it down for windy situations. The tripod also folds down tio be very compact which makes it easy to bring with me on trips.There are two separate ball joints that lock in place using twist knobs and two seperate swivel joints that can also be locked into place. This allows for a ton of movement so you can put the camera right where it needs to be. The swivel joints turn extremely smoothly and I figure that people who do video can use that to their advantage.What I love the most about this tripod is the detachable tripod leg which you can combine with the head to use as a monopod. I do a lot of motorsports photography and this feature is super handy when using it to capture subjects in motion. Overall I love the tripod and I don't see myself switching to anything else for a long time due to the versatility and stability that this provides.

I bought the carbon tripod because I finally wanted a ball head :-). The tripod is incredibly light and remains very stable. The screw caps can be easily opened and then securely fastened again. The camera sits perfectly on the ball joint and is then super adjustable. The fixing screws are easy to move and yet very easy to fix. When the camera is attached to the ball head mount with the plate, the spirit level is on the side of the screen, where it suits me. BUT the wheel to fix the plate is then on the side of the lens. With my Sigma, however, the rotary knob is almost on the lens. There are only tenths to hundredths between the rotary knob and the lens. Otherwise the tripod is a recommendation: - Weight - stability - size - flexibility - rapid deployment

For a long time I was looking for a travel tripod that is compact and handy. Whenever hiking or holiday tours were announced, I had to fall back on my Nanomax 400T. Unfortunately, this is just as high as German bridge railings at maximum height. After some time I came across the TM2324. Short preliminary conclusion: The workmanship is very good. The tripod is trimmed for photo tours. Thanks to the light 1.3 kg and quick-release fasteners on the legs, it can be taken anywhere and set up super quickly. The ball head with panoramic function runs smoothly and feels secure.Details:1. Key data: The tripod is 47 cm long when folded. If you set it up you can reach a maximum height of 159 cm (at the quick release plate), which is significantly higher than German bridge railings. The weight I measured was 1.31 kg with the ball head and 1.05 kg without the ball head. So, despite the tripod, a lot still fits in the case.2. Ball head: The ball head not only has the actual ball head function, but also a panorama function. The larger wheel releases the ball head. This runs smoothly and can also be swiveled downwards by 90° at one point. The smaller wheel is used for the panorama function. This runs just as smoothly and, as the name suggests, enables panoramic shots, since only the vertical axis is released. If you just crop images you lose resolution (if the focal length allows it at all). If you use the built-in panorama functions, you actually get a higher resolution.3. Quick release plate: The quick release plate and holder are made of plastic. In this way, a little weight could probably be saved here as well. The plastic looks very valuable and stable. At first glance I thought it was metal. A spirit level or dragonfly is installed in the recording, so you can align the camera nicely even in the field.4. Central plate: The feet can be locked in 3 positions with snap hooks on the central plate. Although the clamps feel somewhat "loose", the legs are surprisingly well fixed in the locked position. The center bar is held by a classic twist lock.5. Tripod legs: The tripod legs are equipped with quick-release fasteners. They look solid and are particularly useful when you're on the go and don't want to screw forever before you can pull out the leg and then screw it back on. With the quick-release fasteners, this can be done in a few seconds. The tubes themselves are made of black, brushed aluminum. I found no iron or steel on the legs. So nothing can rust if the tripod is placed in a stream or in the sea. One of the legs is partially covered with foam. You can carry the tripod well on it. It's so much more pleasant, especially at minus degrees.6. Bag: The bag looks well made and is of course exactly adapted to the tripod. You can either carry it by the handle or hook it into the included strap. A reflective strip should probably serve to make you better seen by drivers on night hikes. Although I never really carry my tripods in bags, I find them quite successful. As you can see the weather has been bad for a long time but I didn't want to deprive you of my experience. As soon as the weather gets better, I'll try to submit a few more pictures. I bought and paid for the K&F Concept TM2324 as usual via Amazon, but I'll get the money refunded as a product tester. As always, my opinion remains independent and honest.

I bought the carbon tripod because I finally wanted a ball head :-). The tripod is incredibly light and remains very stable. The screw caps can be easily opened and then securely fastened again. The camera sits perfectly on the ball joint and is then super adjustable. The fixing screws are easy to move and yet very easy to fix.

When the camera is attached to the ball head mount with the plate, the spirit level is on the side of the screen, where it suits me. BUT the wheel to fix the plate is then on the side of the lens. With my Sigma, however, the rotary knob is almost on the lens. There are only tenths to hundredths between the rotary knob and the lens.

Otherwise the tripod is a recommendation:

- Weight
- stability
- size
- flexibility
- rapid deployment

For a long time I debated whether I needed a tripod at all, and if so, in which price segment I should get it. Ultimately, I didn't want to invest too much money because I will only rarely use the tripod, but I also wanted to get a certain quality and mobility. The K&F Concept Carbon tripod from the X - Series described here seemed to meet this requirement... The tripod is delivered in a beautiful, compact and stable Cordura carrying case. After unpacking, I was initially very surprised at how light the tripod felt and a little worried about the stability. The concern is unfounded! The tripod is very well made, all components are very clean and fit perfectly each other. The legs of the tripod, which can be folded neatly around the center column for transport, are unlocked with a small turn of the rings on the legs and can be easily extended. Another quick twist and they're locked in place. The center column is solidly crafted, adding to the overall stability rather than detracting from it. The fits on the tripod are also very dimensionally accurate, and the components sit neatly together without gaps or wobbling. The quite compact head from the 30 series is also sufficiently stable and can be easily adjusted, but also locked securely when the camera is aligned My heaviest setup weighs about 4kg and is carried securely by both the head and the tripod itself lighter camera. A nice added feature is that you can unscrew one of the legs and then even have a monopod that you can almost carry in your jacket pocket, weight wise anyway. Overall I'm very happy with the tripod and head , I still have a solid margin in terms of load capacity, so that even new purchases with heavier weight will not be a problem. The low weight of the tripod is a guarantee that you can pack it up and take it with you, which was an important argument for me. The long-term suitability has yet to be proven, but I currently have no concerns that the tripod will do its job.

I have very long dithered with me whether I need a tripod at all, and if so, in which price segment I should strike.

In the end, I didn't want to invest too much money because I will rarely use the tripod, but I also wanted to get a certain quality and mobility.

The K&F Concept Carbon tripod from the X - Series described here seemed to meet this requirement....

The tripod is delivered in a nice, compact and sturdy Cordura carrying case. After unpacking, I was initially very surprised how light the tripod feels, and a little worried about the stability that would experience.

The worry is unfounded!

The tripod has a very high quality finish, all components are very neatly finished and fit together beautifully.
The legs of the tripod, which fold around the center column nice and compact for transport, are unlocked with a little twist of the rings on the legs, and can be easily extended. Another quick twist, and they're locked tight.

The center column is solidly made, and adds to the overall stability instead of detracting from it. Also, the fits on the tripod are very true to size, and the components sit neatly together without gaps or wobble.
The fairly compact 30 series head is also sufficiently stable, and is easy to adjust, but also locks securely when the camera is aligned.
My heaviest setup weighs about 4kg and is securely supported, both by the head and the tripod itself.
If it becomes necessary, you can also add extra weight to the tripod on the hook under the center column, for example in high winds, or very light cameras.

A nice additional feature is that you can unscrew one of the legs, and then even have a monopod that you can almost carry in your jacket pocket, at least in terms of weight.

Overall, I'm very happy with the tripod and the head, from the payload point of view I still have a solid margin, so even new purchases with more weight will not be a problem.
The low weight of the tripod is a guarantee that you also pack it and take it with you, that was an important argument for me.

The long-term suitability has yet to be proven, but I currently have no concerns that the tripod will do its job.

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I bought the carbon tripod because I finally wanted a ball head :-). The tripod is incredibly light and yet very stable. The screw caps are easy to open and then tighten again. The camera sits great on the ball head and is then super adjustable. The fixing screws are smooth-running and yet very easy to fix. 1.: Unfortunately for me there are 2 small weaknesses in the product: The clamps for adjusting the tripod feet rattle incredibly. I always have to worry that the clamps will fall off. 2.: When the camera is attached to the plate on the ball head mount, the spirit level is on the side of the display, which I think is ok. BUT the knob for attaching the plate is then on the side of the lens. With my Sigma, however, the rotary knob is almost on the lens. There are only 10ths to 100ths between the rotary knob and the lens. I find this ugly.Otherwise, the tripod is a recommendation.Positive:-Weight-Stability-Size-Flexibility-faster useNegative:-Clamp to adjust the tripod legs rattle-Setting screw for attaching the mounting plate camera/ball head very, very, very tight to the Tripods from SigmaNevertheless a clear recommendation on my part.