Aluminum tripods are not as sturdy as carbon fiber.

I recently moved back to America from Japan and had to leave a lot of stuff behind, Including a Manfrotto tripod so I needed a new tripod to sell some things to help me get back on my feet. I looked at geekoto and some other brands and they're all pretty much like this one except they either had plastic where I didn't want plastic or it wasn't clear where the plastic on the tripod is. Using the Manfrotto for years, I at least know where I like there to be metal and this K&F unit has a cast aluminum mount and ball and it's all very smooth.

Likes:
Ball head: is solid and smooth. I would have preferred a toggle over a screw for the quick release plate.
Legs: well they're legs, the aluminum feels solid. The also have stabby things at the bottom if you remove the rubber feet. Some one mentioned the locks for the leg extension were unfinished and sharp. Mine are comfortable to use.
Column: Not too much to say. It does it's job. All the locks have comfortable rubber grips. Someone mentioned the column will collapse if pushed down on. That's true of mine too but I have to make an effort. It's not something that's happened during normal use.
Portability: was not a selling point for me but it's nice to have the option
Monopod: also not a selling point but another nice to have the option. I've never used one before but now that I have the option I might.
Bag: not a selling point, but it's a nice one if the zippers stand up to use, aka not YKK zippers.

Dislikes:
Legs: the spring-loaded locks for the top leg extensions seem weak. On lock solidly clicks into place, the other two are kinda, meh. This might not bother you but it makes a difference to me when setting the tripod up in the dark. The audible clicks tell me where the legs are set.

Conclusion: Ball head is solid. With the exception of the leg locks not clicking solidly/audibly, into place, the unit is well built, uses high quality parts and is enough for what I want it to do and looks like it's versatile enough that I might try some stuff that I wouldn't try otherwise.

It is really sturdy and I'm so excited about this Tripod! Very easy to take photos especially long exposures.

It's very light and quite high. The ball head is metal! It will be my traveling tripod companion. I really like the case it came with. It is compact and feels very rugged and durable.

Definitely recommend having one of these for the travel tripod category!

I needed a tripod to hold up a tele-promoter. It weighs a bit more and this tripod stated it could hold several pounds. I've been using for a couple months now and I am very happy with the performance of the tripod. I'd recommend this product for any type of need in tripod. It holds several pounds and is still light weight to carry if necessary.

This was a gift to my "other half". He is exceedingly pleased with it. As he is quite tall (6'4") he needs a tall tripod, and it is difficult to find one at a reasonable price. Altogether, he says 5 stars.

this item is pretty sturdy and light weight and serves its purpose. Go from tripod to monopod in a couple minutes. Yes i said minutes, because everything is not quick release incase you wanted to know and I knew that from the beginning. So if you're looking for that quick moment switch just be aware. So bottom line this tripod wasn't made for that nor they described that it does, other then that its well worth it for the price and highly recommend it since its pretty smooth when tracking something that's moving. The tripod is not too big or too small, it can be carried on its personal bag or be attached to your camera gear back pack. That's how i carry it, strapped on the side of my backpack. It's also pretty light so you wont feel the difference by much when carrying it on your backpack. Hint: only way to make it close to a quick release is purchasing a spare Tripod Ball Head 360 Degree and quick release plate to attach it to your mono pod and there you go but they are so darn expensive, nearly half the price of the whole tripod!

This is a great mid price tripod. It holds my camera with no problems and goes everywhere I go for jobs. There are better more professional tripods out there, but for this professional, with a lower budget, this tripod is definitely a keeper. I do not feel the need to buy a more professional tripod because this thing is better quality than you can even tell from the Amazon listing. I would give it 6 stars if that were possible.

This is a well built tall and fun tripod. It is modern with the three click releases for each leg. Adjustable head and a screws that can be adjusted with a coin to tighten. The head that comes with it could be a little more sturday but its fine. I am pleased with this purchase.

Likes: sturdy and very configurable for changing needs
Didn't try yet: converting to a monopod
Dislikes: the bubble level is on the camera mount itself and not on the tripod or ball mount interface. so if everything below the camera is not level, when you rotate the 360 mount, the camera goes out of level

People complained about the ball head falling off in other reviews. That was all down to user error. One just needs to tighten the ball mount down against the tripod body and everything is night and secure.

Pros: clip-lock extensions on the legs are firm and hold heavy loads; light weight; perfect for traveling.
Cons: weight of a rig can sometimes fall even when the ball head is tight. don't forget to tighten more than you think you need to.