I got this for a binocular tripod for astro viewing it is tall enough to hold them over head for great views of the sky and wide enough spread to not be top heavy for my Binos very steady for good views even at 140X as long as they keep functioning and hold up this could easily be my favorite quick setup for live viewing of the sky

Awesome tripod,
I tried it as soon as it arrived and was amazed at how tall it is when full extended,
The quality is amazing and it’s super sturdy, comes with a real nice carry bag too,
K&F manufacture some really nice products, I’d have no problem purchasing in the future, highly recommend this tripod for quality.

I'm a tripod guy - I have at least a dozen. I have compact models for travel, large rugged models when I need a rugged model, carbon fiber, aluminum and a combination. After using this tripod a few times, you'll find that whoever designed it took the best qualities of several tripods and combined them here - although some have escaped them.

All dials and buttons are aluminum, not plastic. This is really nice and adds years to the life of the tripod. Plastic buttons eventually break. They break if bumped too hard. Aluminum has dents or scratches, but it doesn't shatter like plastic.

All hardware (connecting screws, nuts, bolts) is rust-free.

The included ball head is pretty damn nice too. It has the thicker 3/8-24 thread typical of a tripod head. The plate is an Arca-Swiss style sliding plate and the camera screw has a built in thumb lock for hand tightening. No tools (or coins) are required. The plate can be detached and slid back and forth, but will not slip off the head. It takes almost two full turns of the locking knob to fully disengage the panel. Kind. There is also a built-in soap scale. The ball mechanism is in a Teflon pocket and is therefore smooth-running.

At the top of the tripod (where the head attaches) is a reversible screw - 1/4-20 for cameras or 3/8-24 for tripod heads. The top orange collar ensures it stays in place. It's all hand tightened, so it's possible to twist the ball head off without realizing it. There are no locking screws to fix the tripod head. The best way to attach the head is to remove the double ended screw and collar. On the tripod head, loosen the large locking wheel and move the plate to the 45-degree position (so it sticks in the notch.) Turn the tripod mounting screw until it stops — it's actually pushing against the ball at this point. Now turn up the orange collar. Loosen the screw half a turn. Tighten the collar as tight as possible (no tools!) Now twist and tighten on your head. You'll find that it's a lot harder to accidentally spin off.

Anyway, a great tripod, a little heavier compared to compact or carbon fiber models, but a good choice for all-round use. Also, it is very convenient to switch to a monopod in less than a minute.

I recently purchased this tripod and it is definitely what I was looking for! I am a Youtube content creator and was looking for an affordable upgrade. What interested me the most was the horizontal function. I usually need a bird's eye/overhead view not only for my videos but also for photography, this feature will be very useful. This tripod offers many other options that I look forward to using. For example, the head can pan very smoothly, which will be great for panoramic shots or a cinematic feel. I was blown away how high you can extend the tripod, which will be amazing for photography or events. Turning the tripod into a multi-angle or a monopod depending on your needs is quite simple with the user's friend's guide brochure. It includes a travel case that is perfect for storing or taking on the go. It is not too heavy but still very solid. If you need more support, you can easily attach a sandbag/weight to the hook at the bottom. All in all, I highly recommend this tripod to any photographer/video maker. It's a great professional tripod that's well built but won't break the bank. Not too heavy but still very sturdy. If you need more support, you can easily attach a sandbag/weight to the hook at the bottom. All in all, I highly recommend this tripod to any photographer/video maker. It's a great professional tripod that's well built but won't break the bank. Not too heavy but still very sturdy. If you need more support, you can easily attach a sandbag/weight to the hook at the bottom. All in all, I highly recommend this tripod to any photographer/video maker. It's a great professional tripod that's well built but won't break the bank.

I finally found a tripod with a built-in monopod that replaces my selfie stick. It is possible to take pictures with the Pentax from a height of approx. using the remote control. What's also important to me is the camera's smooth, wobble-free panning for capturing wildlife and landscapes. Works very well. Thanks to the ball joint, the Pentax can be adjusted and locked in any position in no time. And thanks to the rotating center post, the camera can also hold a few millimeters above it for ground shots without me having to lie in the mud or have the DSLR touch it. The materials used make a very good impression on me.

I'm a tripod guy - I have at least a dozen. I have compact ones for travel, big rugged ones when I need a heavy duty model, carbon fiber, aluminum and combination. If you use this tripod a few times you'll realize that whomever designed it took the best features from several tripods and combined them here - although they missed a few.So I'll start with the misses. The feet - strictly rubber feet. They can be spun out and removed, but there's no spikes to replace them. Spikes are fantastic for dirt, sand, etc. The feet spin out easily - you'll want to tighten them and leave them all the way in - or I guarantee you'll lose them. The ball pivot. It's straight or at a 45 degree angle. I'd prefer if there were locking options with inbetween angles. You can accomplish these varying angles by changing the length of the tripod legs and adding a weight to stabilize it, so that's kind of a wash. There's no place to stash the included hex key. This can come in really handy, but it's not needed when making a monopod out of the tripod.The legs lock in three fixed positions. This is a feature I have used many times on tripods. Hiking in Utah and shooting from boulders I could angle the legs as needed for a secure perch. The wider the legs, the more stable the tripod, making it exceptionally good for timelapse and long exposure. There's a center column hook for a sandbag - it's pretty light duty though - a steel shaft in a plastic housing with plastic threads. I would not go more than 5 lbs. If you really need weight, open the legs more and use sandbags. I've also used tent stakes with a paracord loop around the feet.All of the dials and knobs are aluminum, not plastic. That's really nice and increases the life of the tripod by years. Plastic knobs eventually break. They snap if bumped too hard. Aluminum bay dent or scratch, but it won't break like plastic.All the hardware (connecting screws, nuts, bolts) are stainless.The included ball head is also darn nice. It has the thicker 3/8-24 thread which is typical for a tripod head. The plate is an Arca-Swiss style sliding plate, and the camera screw has a built-in thumb-catch for hand tightening. No tools (or coins) needed. The plate can be loosened and slid back and forth but will not slide off the head. You need almost two full rotations of the locking knob to fully release the plate. Nice. There's also a built-in bubble level. The ball mechanism sits in a Teflon pocket - so it's smooth.The top of the tripod (where the head attaches) has a reversible screw - 1/4-20 for cameras or 3/8-24 for tripod heads. The top orange collar locks it in place. It's all hand tightened, so it is possible to start spinning off the ball head without realizing it - there's no locking screws to lock the tripod head in place. The best way to attach the head is to remove the dual sided screw and collar. On the tripod head, loosen the big locking dial and move the plate to the 45 degree position (so it's tucked in the notch.) Thread in the tripod mount screw until it stops - it's actually pressing against the ball at this point. Now spin on the orange collar. Loosen the screw 1/2 a turn. Tighten the collar as tight as you can (without tools!) Now spin on the head and tighten. You'll find it's much more difficult to accidentally spin off.Anyway, great tripod, a little on the heavier side when compared to compact or carbon fiber models, but a good choice for all-around use. Plus being able to convert to a monopod in under a minute is really handy.

it's a very sturdy tripod, the whole thing is made out of aluminum so it should last for a really long time.There's many adjustments that you can form with this tripod. You can raise it high or spread the feet really wide to get macro shots. It has the ability to transform it into a mono pod within a couple of seconds.The tripod does have some weight so don't expect it to be light weight but that's what makes it sturdy. It comes with a neat carrying case and inatruction, which you might want to sit down and go over lolOverall I'm very happy with the purchase

additional stability. One complaint I have to do with the included ball joint mount. The ball head locking mechanism is on the right side, relative to the U-slot which allows for upward aiming beyond the ball head's normal range. This means that if you need to make camera adjustment when using the u-slot, you have to awkwardly reach with your left hand, or reach all the way around with your left hand, because you have to use your right hand to hold the camera steady while you adjust the locking mechanism. The other option is to hold the camera with your left hand, but this requires you to hold the camera by the lens or awkwardly by the body. The other thing that I don't like is that you have to remove the hook at the bottom of the central column if you want to reverse the central column to position your camera closer to the ground. I haven't used enough tripods to know if the quick release is good or not. It can sometimes be difficult to put back in place, but this could be due to operator error. Overall I am very happy with this tripod and would recommend it to anyone who is tall or looking for an extra tall tripod for specific uses. but this may be due to operator error. Overall I am very happy with this tripod and would recommend it to anyone who is tall or looking for an extra tall tripod for specific uses. but this may be due to operator error. Overall I am very happy with this tripod and would recommend it to anyone who is tall or looking for an extra tall tripod for specific uses.

I was in need of a sturdy C-Stand, but my budget wasn’t exactly where it needed to be at that moment, that’s where this came in and saved the day. Not only could I use it like a C-Stand, it is extremely versatile and can be used as a tripod (it’s intended use) and a mono-pod. It works perfectly with my equipment allowing me to set up a GoPro for overhead shots while I create my art. Overall extremely pleased with this product. It feels sturdy and yet is light weight. I’ve set it up and quite literally forgotten about it once it was in place. It just does it’s job without getting in the way.Package arrived fine without issues. And even came with a decent carry bag for on the go use. Would definitely recommend.

Joints are sloppy, especially the leg joints. The ball joint either holds or the camera flops over. I'm not yet sure the saving is enough to offset the lower quality. Similar tridops can be more expensive but are probably a better option based on quality and ease of use.