I have a large Manfrotto backpack for long trips, but for daily work it is too bulky. it also has a compartment for a notebook and a bottom for the rain, all in the ideal size.

First of all, this is not my only tripod, nor is it my best. I wanted a reasonably light, medium-sized tripod with folding latches. That's exactly what I received and for this price I can only say perfect. Snap locks simply because it is much quicker to set up and dismantle than a tripod with twist locks. This is not a tripod on which I would mount my 600 mm telezoom, possibly with a gimbal, where the gimbal weighs more than the tripod. But it is a tripod on which I would always put a camera-lens combination with a weight of approx. 1.5kg and as long as it is not too windy I would leave it unattended for a few minutes. I think the tripod is well made, the material used is of good quality, the weight is absolutely ok,

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!

I was surprised at how compact this tripod is - a very nice size for a travel tripod. It is suitable for light and medium-weight cameras (up to 11 pounds). Setting it up is trivial - with twist-leg closures that work smoothly.

It's a great tripod for medium-weight cameras, but it's a bit heavy.
I've had it for a while now. Its materials are very good and also the resistance, for making panels it is very good and subtle in its movement.

do a lot of landscape photography, and while shutter speeds often allow for hand-held use, there is a distinct, visible benefit to mounting the camera on a tripod. Not only does it reduce vibration, but it also allows different exposure times to be used without the risk of camera shake, for example from running water. I have several tripods, some sturdier (and therefore heavier) than others, and I usually keep a medium-duty tripod in my car. I would describe this K&F Concept tripod as medium-heavy at 1.8 kg, but it is more stable than I expected for this weight. The tripod is made from carbon fiber which gives it strength without being too heavy and it looks great! The tripod comes with a metal ball head that can support cameras weighing up to 16kg. Initially I thought the tripod would be more suitable for videography, but when using it for photography with my Nikon Z-series and a large telephoto lens I find it works quite well for both. It is up to 68 inches tall and can be used as both a tripod and a monopod. Not all photographers like ball heads (they have their pros and cons) and I replaced the ball head with a tri-axis head for a while, but I kind of like the ball head on this tripod. I've been using the tripod for a couple of weeks and I like it. It doesn't weigh much making it easy to carry in a shoulder bag and so far has proven to be a solid mount. I also like the look of the tripod. It's not a cheap tripod, and there are competing models on the market, but the combination of carbon fiber and easy portability makes it a tripod you can use every day.

It is amazing how many different uses the tripod offers. The tripod itself is HUGE. With a medium pack size so long, but still sturdy tripod legs, borders on magic. Since I am very tall, the extra height is very practical with the tripod and actually always allows me to mount the camera at a comfortable working height.

This is a fantastic lightweight tripod with a fluid top too! I use it for backpacking with light to medium cameras. Very reasonable price too. Buy it!