Very light for its size, a bit more awkward to set up as the legs fold back on themselves to keep length to a minimum. The friction head works well, if not quite as smooth as a fluid head. I haven't used it much yet due to the lockdown but it fits in my pocket well and does its job well.
25/07/2024
This tripod is everything you want. Sturdy carbon fiber legs with twist locks. Fits in my pocket when I want. A hook for a weight bag. The head feels a little tight, not so smooth, maybe it needs to be broken in.
25/07/2024
First of all, the tripod comes in an excellent quality bag that can store everything. It is very light while being stable which is very pleasant for a photo hike. The transformation into a monopod is done in 1 minute: you simply have to unscrew a foot (it is marked), remove the central rod and screw them together. In this configuration, a foam handle is at the right height, pleasant to the touch, does not slip and keeps the hand warm when it is cold (when the tubes are cold :) ).
The camera attachment is extra (Arca-Swiss style for connoisseurs) and secure.
It is an excellent tripod which I do not regret the purchase.
The camera attachment is extra (Arca-Swiss style for connoisseurs) and secure.
It is an excellent tripod which I do not regret the purchase.
24/07/2024
I thought it would be too heavy for my needs but it’s the lightest (2.2 lb) tripod I could find on Amazon that was 60”. It’s durable and made of good material!
22/07/2024
Very lightweight, very functional and easy to operate. It’s not a manfrotto but either is the price. I use them for full sized binos with a 56mm lens and they hold up well. Great style as well.
21/07/2024
19/07/2024
Years ago, without knowing what I was looking for, I bought the Albott 70 inch tripod. It was a good entry-level tripod that's fairly traditional with its pan/tilt head and quick release. As I started setting up my video and photo gear (I'm still a total beginner) I realized I needed a more compact and stable tripod.
This K&F Concept TM2515M1 tripod is certainly not a pro tripod, but it is a good travel tripod. With a ball joint and screw cap plate, I found it to be more versatile than the Albot tripod. It also looks a lot better with the orange highlights.
I've attached a couple of pictures comparing the two tripods. As you can see, with the K&F Concept tripod I don't compromise on the characteristics of the other tripod while getting a more compact and stable frame. The build quality of the K&F is great. All parts are metal and the tripod legs are tightly bolted, giving it a very secure feel.
From the pictures, you can see the head is smaller compared to the traditional tripod and easier to store without the long handle getting in the way. The maximum height is comparable to my old tripod, but the K&F is much smaller when packed. The carrying case is also more robust. It's heavy nylon and the zipper is a nice size. What I lose compared to the traditional tripod is the height of the monopod, but I'm not a tall guy so I would never use the mono fully extended anyway.
The K&F Concept has the inversion function that is usual for tripods of this type. It makes it possible to record videos and images from a much lower angle without compromising camera safety. I can imagine a ground level time lapse on the bank of a river looking at boats on the river.
Form really follows function here. The orange accents accentuate all the connection points and the wraparound design gives this tripod an overall sleek look.
I am very happy with my purchase and the price under 100 euros was exactly what I was looking for.
This K&F Concept TM2515M1 tripod is certainly not a pro tripod, but it is a good travel tripod. With a ball joint and screw cap plate, I found it to be more versatile than the Albot tripod. It also looks a lot better with the orange highlights.
I've attached a couple of pictures comparing the two tripods. As you can see, with the K&F Concept tripod I don't compromise on the characteristics of the other tripod while getting a more compact and stable frame. The build quality of the K&F is great. All parts are metal and the tripod legs are tightly bolted, giving it a very secure feel.
From the pictures, you can see the head is smaller compared to the traditional tripod and easier to store without the long handle getting in the way. The maximum height is comparable to my old tripod, but the K&F is much smaller when packed. The carrying case is also more robust. It's heavy nylon and the zipper is a nice size. What I lose compared to the traditional tripod is the height of the monopod, but I'm not a tall guy so I would never use the mono fully extended anyway.
The K&F Concept has the inversion function that is usual for tripods of this type. It makes it possible to record videos and images from a much lower angle without compromising camera safety. I can imagine a ground level time lapse on the bank of a river looking at boats on the river.
Form really follows function here. The orange accents accentuate all the connection points and the wraparound design gives this tripod an overall sleek look.
I am very happy with my purchase and the price under 100 euros was exactly what I was looking for.
18/07/2024
Looking for a light and compact tripod for organizing a trip, I came across this one, barely 1kg300 for 38cm folded. It also carries the possibility of making a monopod very quickly, which will be interesting to capture an image in a place where the tripod would not have been possible.
For this small build, the tripod is very solid, since it easily supports the weight of my 6d mark ii with its grip and its two batteries + a sigma 70-200. (even with the articulated arm deployed).
The legs of the tripod have 5 sections, which allows it to go from around 35cm to 155cm and the central column can be reversed to allow the device to be placed at ground level!
It comes with a carrying bag, an extension for the monoball monopod, a ball head with an "arca swiss" type quick plate which allows the lens to be attached directly to the ball head without using the quick plate (see photo 4).
In conclusion, a purchase that I do not regret and which for its price is more than qualitative.
For this small build, the tripod is very solid, since it easily supports the weight of my 6d mark ii with its grip and its two batteries + a sigma 70-200. (even with the articulated arm deployed).
The legs of the tripod have 5 sections, which allows it to go from around 35cm to 155cm and the central column can be reversed to allow the device to be placed at ground level!
It comes with a carrying bag, an extension for the monoball monopod, a ball head with an "arca swiss" type quick plate which allows the lens to be attached directly to the ball head without using the quick plate (see photo 4).
In conclusion, a purchase that I do not regret and which for its price is more than qualitative.
17/07/2024
I declare that I was initially very skeptical about the characteristics of this object, but as soon as I was able to collect it, I immediately realized that it was a quality product. Let's start with the weight, a feature that many underestimate but that offers great stability, just like in this case. 1.5 kg of aluminum which will help you shoot much sharper. Absolutely practical to transport thanks to the bag in which it is contained and above all thanks to its small size: 40 cm when closed which allowed me to store it safely in hand luggage. At its maximum extension it measures 150cm and thanks to the excellent leg locking systems it will be extremely stable. The ball joint is very smooth and the camera can be rotated very easily. The well-designed screw mount, structured to firmly hold the camera on the tripod. Ability to take wonderful panoramic photos thanks to a small wheel which, if unscrewed, allows you to slowly and absolutely steadily rotate the camera. A small highlight of this tripod is the possibility, thanks to an supplied Allen key, to unscrew a tripod leg to use it as a monopod.
17/07/2024
This is a very nice travel tripod. I always get backpacks with loops to hold a small tripod, but all the small tripods I've had have been flimsy and not worth lugging around. All my good tripods are too big for it. This now fills this gap.
It's very strong. When I first stretched the legs, I had to pull on them a bit to get them out, but once I freed them, they slid smoothly.
They rotate all the way around and the maximum angle locks in place with a knob.
The upper arm extends upwards with 2 segments, and each leg has 5 segments. This is a great tripod to take with you, but if you need to deploy it quickly it might frustrate you. It takes a good minute to deploy fully if you know what you're doing.
It comes with a ball head and a quick release plate. The ball head glides smoothly and has a compass and spirit level on top to ensure you have a perfect picture setup. The ball head can also rotate, which feels like a fluid head on the bottom. Simple pans are easy, but you have to rotate the camera instead of holding a grip. The quick release plate is locked with a knurled screw. You can loosen the screw and slide it back and forth a bit, but it hits a stop without your camera slipping and falling to the ground. It's a fairly small quick release plate, but it's pretty strong.
It has a nice steel hook at the bottom where you can attach a sandbag if you want to shoot in the wind.
Overall this is a great kit that comes with the tripod, a ball head and a quick release plate. It has everything you need except the camera.
Highly recommended.
It's very strong. When I first stretched the legs, I had to pull on them a bit to get them out, but once I freed them, they slid smoothly.
They rotate all the way around and the maximum angle locks in place with a knob.
The upper arm extends upwards with 2 segments, and each leg has 5 segments. This is a great tripod to take with you, but if you need to deploy it quickly it might frustrate you. It takes a good minute to deploy fully if you know what you're doing.
It comes with a ball head and a quick release plate. The ball head glides smoothly and has a compass and spirit level on top to ensure you have a perfect picture setup. The ball head can also rotate, which feels like a fluid head on the bottom. Simple pans are easy, but you have to rotate the camera instead of holding a grip. The quick release plate is locked with a knurled screw. You can loosen the screw and slide it back and forth a bit, but it hits a stop without your camera slipping and falling to the ground. It's a fairly small quick release plate, but it's pretty strong.
It has a nice steel hook at the bottom where you can attach a sandbag if you want to shoot in the wind.
Overall this is a great kit that comes with the tripod, a ball head and a quick release plate. It has everything you need except the camera.
Highly recommended.
16/07/2024