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: