Reviews
Great tripod with an unbelievable price/performance ratio
As a landscape photographer, I tested this tripod in various situations, especially on mountain and high-altitude trails. My review of this K&F Concept model was created by dividing my reviews into five areas: Construction, Stability, Practicality, Compactness, Attention to detail.
CONSTRUCTION: At first glance, the K&F Concept model S210 conveys the feeling of being built with high-quality materials. Aluminum is well made and lightweight.
Unlike last year's models, which featured a plastic ballhead mounting plate, the S210 is — to my delight — aluminum with the letters K and F made of soft rubber on top to avoid possible scratches on the underside of the camera , once it is attached.
STABILITY: I have tested this tripod in various conditions and terrains, mainly in the mountains. I've tested it on steep trails with a good incline, in muddy terrain and with very tall grass, on asphalt and on dirt. In addition, these tests were always carried out in relatively current wind conditions (I was at high altitude and/or in mountainous areas, but very open). On all of the occasions described here, the S210 showed no signs of failure. The final file was tested itself in a long exposure session and found no micro-movements.
CONVENIENCE: This tripod is equipped with systems for unlocking the lever parts, which are extremely practical. In fact, in a few seconds you can unlock all 4 sections that this tripod is equipped with. The lever for unlocking and locking the ball head — the latter with a diameter of 28mm — is very pleasant to the touch and easy to manipulate, as is the lever for rotating the entire head. However, the locking system is very firm and secure. Very useful, especially for those who do macro and vegetation photography, is the ability to reverse the center column and thus place the device very close to the ground. Finally, one of the legs can be unscrewed and used as a monopod, while the central column has a very useful hook,
COMPACTNESS: With just 49cm of space when closed, this model really is an excellent compromise for those looking for a solid and stable tripod with a respectable height — the S210 reaches 200cm with the center column fully raised — but which is easy to transport and weighs only 1.4 kg.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL: At first glance you can see the remarkable attention to detail with which K&F Concept built this tripod. The black and orange color choice is very elegant and the small details such as the hoops on the aluminum plate that recall the manufacturer's name, the hoops that allow you to lock and unlock the second part of the central column, the model number and the Soft grip on one of the legs proves very pleasant both to the touch and from an aesthetic point of view.
In summary, I can only recommend this tripod with an excellent price/performance ratio:
- to those who are looking for an excellent compromise between solidity/stability and compactness/lightness;
- those who need a relatively tall tripod;
- those who want to save something without compromising the quality of the product in the slightest.
CONSTRUCTION: At first glance, the K&F Concept model S210 conveys the feeling of being built with high-quality materials. Aluminum is well made and lightweight.
Unlike last year's models, which featured a plastic ballhead mounting plate, the S210 is — to my delight — aluminum with the letters K and F made of soft rubber on top to avoid possible scratches on the underside of the camera , once it is attached.
STABILITY: I have tested this tripod in various conditions and terrains, mainly in the mountains. I've tested it on steep trails with a good incline, in muddy terrain and with very tall grass, on asphalt and on dirt. In addition, these tests were always carried out in relatively current wind conditions (I was at high altitude and/or in mountainous areas, but very open). On all of the occasions described here, the S210 showed no signs of failure. The final file was tested itself in a long exposure session and found no micro-movements.
CONVENIENCE: This tripod is equipped with systems for unlocking the lever parts, which are extremely practical. In fact, in a few seconds you can unlock all 4 sections that this tripod is equipped with. The lever for unlocking and locking the ball head — the latter with a diameter of 28mm — is very pleasant to the touch and easy to manipulate, as is the lever for rotating the entire head. However, the locking system is very firm and secure. Very useful, especially for those who do macro and vegetation photography, is the ability to reverse the center column and thus place the device very close to the ground. Finally, one of the legs can be unscrewed and used as a monopod, while the central column has a very useful hook,
COMPACTNESS: With just 49cm of space when closed, this model really is an excellent compromise for those looking for a solid and stable tripod with a respectable height — the S210 reaches 200cm with the center column fully raised — but which is easy to transport and weighs only 1.4 kg.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL: At first glance you can see the remarkable attention to detail with which K&F Concept built this tripod. The black and orange color choice is very elegant and the small details such as the hoops on the aluminum plate that recall the manufacturer's name, the hoops that allow you to lock and unlock the second part of the central column, the model number and the Soft grip on one of the legs proves very pleasant both to the touch and from an aesthetic point of view.
In summary, I can only recommend this tripod with an excellent price/performance ratio:
- to those who are looking for an excellent compromise between solidity/stability and compactness/lightness;
- those who need a relatively tall tripod;
- those who want to save something without compromising the quality of the product in the slightest.
12/08/2024