This tripod is a nice step up from the stick-leg style that I have been using. It adds quite a bit more stability and features for not that much more money. It's not as good as the higher end pro models, but I feel they made some decent compromises to keep the cost down while still maintaining features. The main parts of the tripod like the legs, cross support, and head are metal, but the leg clamps, hinges, and some other smaller parts are plastic. This affects durability, so you are going to have to take care of it if you want it to last. To that end, this tripod includes a really nice padded soft case for storing it in. The case even has a small interior pocket for storing accessories like the included shoulder strap and hex wrenches.The fluid head movement is smooth for both tilt and rotation, and the handle is pretty easy to position where you want it. I like the bowl set for leveling out the head, though it could be a little smoother when moving it. I think the rough textured paint finish might be causing the roughness. The tripod legs have rubber feet snapped on to ball ends that are fixed in place. I don't think they can be removed for adding on spike feet for outdoor use.The QR plate is similar in size to some other tripod and stabalizer plates I have (larger than Arca-style), and have a safety lock to prevent your camera falling to the ground when you loosen the QR clamp. The plate doesn't slide very smoothly in the clamp, again probably due to the textured painted finish. I own some other K&F Concepts products and they seem to do pretty well with picking decent quality products to put their brand name on. Overall, I'm pretty happy with this tripod.

was pleasantly surprised with how sturdy this tripod is and its a good size one as well. All my others are smaller, more for compactness and travel, but I do have any older one that is similar to this one. This is built really tough and a decent weight and height. I really like the quality and the fluid head which was the whole reason I got this. I haven't used this in the field yet but setting it up at home and checking out did impress me so I see no issues with using this.

This is a very serious tripod for video or photography. The unit is a bit heavy even though it's all aluminum but I only need to use it in the field on occasion so no worried there.It is similarly heavy duty as the Leofoto carbon fiber one I got a few months ago that is also for serious shooting all day in the field.I have a lot of K&F Concepts gear and all of their stuff is high quality with excellent build and materials for years of reliable use.

The first approach is immediately positive, on contact the feeling of robustness and quality is restored. Used as a tripod for my gimbal, which was missing it. The double screw for insertion is convenient, which ensures that it can be used with other products as well. Opening the legs is easy and convenient, and the lock makes it more stable.

I did a lot of research and was previously convinced that this would be perfect for my hybrid photography.
One should buy fluid head and that is the most economical in price but not in terms of quality.
I thought of Manfrotto BeeLive but it was too light and no monopod possible.
positives:
+ Very very sturdy
+ When extending 171cm from 191cm as a monopod
+ Panning is very smooth
+ Tilting is smooth as well
+ Ease of use
+ Good looking
+ We can fully control the rigidity of both axes of movement with the given screw knobs.
+ Can easily turn down the liquid head for a close-up shot
+ Can easily hang more weight with the hook to make it more stable.
+ Economical, half the price. Hold the liquid head and

If you want to use L-Bracket, you need to buy an adapter, the included quick release adapter perfectly fits any camera with 1/4 or 3/8 screw, but it is wider than common L-Bracket 39mm x 10mm.
3kg weight was not a criterion for me. Manfrotto BeeLive is 1.4 kg, but certainly not more robust. What I needed
was certainly a monopod.
Negative
- One will find it a bit confusing to balance with built in two mind levels. But you will soon learn.
We need to use the lever to pull so that the ball head will start tilting.
- The quick release plate could have been longer, 150mm instead of 100m which is supplied. It would have made the camera more stable with a longer lens. This would have made Panorama much better.

As a final criticism, I am very satisfied with the tripod and am looking for a long pleasant working with it.
I recommend it without hesitation.

Sturdy and stable during frictional movements, a beauty just to look at. It's not very light, but given its stability, it's a consequence. We recommend!!

The tripod is perfect for our use in the video area. It was recommended to us by a videographer and has fulfilled the first shots to our complete satisfaction. Value for money = TOP

When I was looking for a video tripod for my bridge camera, I decided on this tripod. Since there were no pre-reviews, I had to buy the "pig in a poke". But since other Cayer tripods have been rated well, I decided to buy them. The decisive factor for me was that the tripod should be robust and extendable. The tripod has now been delivered and corresponds to the item description.
My description refers to the first impression after trying it out, I can't yet provide any long-term experiences.
The Cayer AF2451 is made of sturdy metal with only a few plastic parts and, as you would expect, it is not a very light tripod. The carrying case that comes with it also makes a robust impression. I hadn't really understood how the fixation of the legs works from the texts. The system also makes a very stable impression. A small silver-colored metal plate can practically be pulled out so that each leg can move freely. If you push this part in, it can press itself into one of the three specified "steps" so that one of the three possible angular positions is fixed. Simple but robust and effective. (On other tripods, the "detents" have sometimes stuck, which is not the case here.)
The tripod is very stable even when fully extended. With the tripod you can reach a height of approx. 1.90 m of the optical axis of a camera mounted on it. The clip locks for the tripod legs are easy to use. There are two small circular spirit levels for adjustment, one on the "spider" of the tripod and one on the video head. This can be fine-tuned using a screw on the side. You can't adjust the resistance for turning the head and tilting it, but you can adjust the pressure of the locking screws, so that you can adjust the "ease of movement" a bit.
As shown in the picture, the base plate is secured against accidental slipping out with a button. I also have no complaints about the clamping device for the holding plate. The rubber feet can be exchanged for spikes, which are included in the scope of delivery. Various Allen keys are also included for tightening the screws. The stand rod has a hook at the bottom to which a weight can be attached. This bracket can be unscrewed so that the rod can also be attached upside down in order to achieve small distances to the ground.
As shown in the pictures, the leg with the casing can be unscrewed so that you can also make a monopod together with the middle tripod rod.
Overall, everything makes a stable and solid impression. I'm curious to see how the tripod will prove itself in use.

Fits through the thread for countless smartphones.
The rubber pads prevent scratches on the end device.
Can be easily attached to a tripod, but also stands alone with the smartphone for great shots.

I bought it to use a tablet I also bought on Amazon for a projector. I have another tripod with adjustable height and more cuffs but it didn't have stability on the tray as it was quite weak at the connection point. It's a different world with this one. It is perfectly fixed and has a robust stability. All made of metallic material. 200% recommended and more considering the cheap price.