I've been into photography for about 35 years, the last 5 of which in a semi-professional capacity. I've gone through a LOT of tripods of various levels, but never one to spend $500+ on a tripod. Photographers today have a lot more economical options, and this one is at or near the top of that pyramid.

Wow, where to start... I read some of the other positive reviews and it seems like they're pretty much covered it, so I'll just throw in my agreement: you'd have to spend a LOT more to get a better tripod than this.

It's at an awkward position in the tripod range - pricey for the beginner, and too inexpensive for the seasoned pro who wants only the best. If this is perhaps more than you wanted to spend, but CAN afford this - don't go through the pain of constantly moving up every few years like I did, jump ahead and buy this one. When I was starting out, to get a tripod anywhere near this quality, you'd have to spend MANY hundreds of dollars (in 1990's money).

The quality and materials are all Good/Excellent. I recently reviewed a similar tripod that was a bit cheaper, but not nearly as flexible as this one and it had a few cheaper-feeling pieces. I felt it deserved 5 stars for value, so this one definitely qualifies for a 5.

First off - this is the TALLEST tripod I have ever seen!!! In addition to having one more leg segment than most, the vertical extension tube in the center has TWO telescoping segments as well! (With two ball-head joints) This can stretch higher than I could even reach. Crazy!

And, as you can see in the description, the center tube can be made to swivel and tilt. I tried it in the (almost) worst-case scenario - my heavy Canon with a mid-size lens in the fully-extended horizontal position with the camera aimed in a "normal" horizontal position. Admittedly, it struggled to hold this position, but it did. It might not have been able to do it with one of my heavy telephoto (100-400) but that would be an odd scenario anyway.) WIth the tube only halfway extended, it should be able to hold just about anything you can throw at it.

The ball head works really well. Smooth and no free play, and no matter what angle you have your camera at when you lock it down, it will stay without any drift. (Okay, maybe a millimeter or 2 of drift, but that's probably just from releasing the upward pressure your own hand was exerting on the whole rig - not the ball head itself that's moving.)

You can flip the center stack so that you can mount your camera on the bottom for a low perspective. I did not actually test this feature yet so I'm not sure how difficult it is to flip the mechanism. Suffice to say, this tripod can probably do any oddball position that you've ever seen any tripod do.

All the legs and latches that matter are aluminum. The plastic and rubberized parts are well above the average.

Being aluminum, it's surprisingly light for its size. That said, it's not hard to get a quality, lighter tripod, even in this price range, but it will be a smaller tripod. When you consider the size and flexibility of this one, it seems pretty light.
Most photographers have multiple tripods, and this one makes a good case for that as well. This is a wonderful "does everything" tripod, but it might be a bit bulky and overkill for long-distance hiking. (However, one of the legs can be detached and combined with parts from the center stack to be used as a monopod - so with some effort, this could truly be an all-purpose tool.) Personally, I would have a quality, low-frills, light tripod for travel or hiking, and this one for all staged, commercial, or studio work. It's a great studio tripod - the flexibility lends itself well to product photography.

OK, I feel like I'm rambling without adding a whole lot of new info. EXCELLENT product, excellent quality especially for the price, can go ridiculously tall, lightweight for the size. No hesitation in recommending it.

Hope this helps!

For the price point you get a fairly solid unit with a ton of adjustment options. The arm fully out to its "max" were the line is has some serious sag with a Sony A7iii on it and a small lens. The ball attachment is okay but you really have to twist to get it to stop moving and it makes me question how long that will last tightened and loosening over time. Otherwise it's a decent unit.

This tripod is the least expensive I could find that will hold a camera for overhead shots. It does that job well. My biggest concern is that it is not fast to set up or tear down. All of the legs have clamps that screw to tighten instead of a faster levered clamp. Overall, it does the job but is missing some features. For what I paid, I would buy it again.

This is a decent tripod especially for amateur. Quality tripods are easily in excess of $500. If you are looking for a decent tripod for every day use, this is an excellent buy. For those of you complaining about the quick release plate, the one that comes with this tripod is crap. However, you can purchase the JOBY QR Plate 5K which is what comes with a JOBY GorillaPod fits perfectly. You can buy one for about $19 here on Amazon. All and all this is a decent tripod and I have enjoyed it immensely.

Tout fonctionne bien. Je l'ai utilisé plusieurs fois.Un peu instable avec le bras à 90 degrés mais avec du poids au crochet il retrouve sa stabilité.

Sure, extended to its full height outdoors, this isn't the sturdiest place to mount a camera. If you so much as breathe heavy on it, your camera will shake a bit. But for a commercial photography setting, this tripod has become a valuable part of my real estate kit. I have been using the Manfrotto XPRO series for years, and this tripod raises the functionality bar a whole step with the ability to invert the center column and shoot stable all the way to ground-level and even below if you need to shoot in a hole for some reason. I will still use my heavy aluminum X-PRO's for those windy days or when I'm sporting huge, heavy lenses like the Sigma150-600mm; but indoors and calm-air exteriors I've been shooting almost exclusively with this tripod in the week and a half since it arrived and I really like it. If it fails me at some point, I'll update.If K&F were to make a beefier version of this model, I would try to be the first to order it. Double-thick legs and heavier locks plus the 8-foot reach and to-the-ground shooting would put the Manfrotto line to shame.

This is the tallest tripod I've found! The tripod is solid! The price is very good for the size, sturdiness and features that it offers. The bag it came with to transport it is also solid! It's lightweight enough to carry around and yet sturdy enough that I wouldn't feel nervous about setting my DSLR on it. Another great feature is that it has a hook to hook something heavy on it. That will also enhance tripod stability by adding weight when it is needed. I could hang my camera backpack on there and it would work fine to hold the bag and keep it stable. I've had more than my fair share of clueless people who chose to stand right in front of my camera so I get a nice shot of the backs of their heads while shooting video of like say a band or entertainment on a stage, for instance. This will eliminate that problem because at its max height it's way taller than the average American human. So yay! The price is great too for what you get! 2 thumbs way up!

For the price point you get a fairly solid unit with a ton of adjustment options. The arm fully out to its "max" were the line is has some serious sag with a Sony A7iii on it and a small lens. The ball attachment is okay but you really have to twist to get it to stop moving and it makes me question how long that will last tightened and loosening over time. Otherwise it's a decent unit.

What immediately impresses about this K&F Concept 60" tripod is the quality and attention to detail, starting with the sturdy carry bag. The 39cm tripod can open up to 154cm. You can use the tripod in countless situations, being very versatile for taking night shots, taking product shots, ground level macro shots and even using it to shoot video.The tripod is sturdy, tight, but if there is a lot of wind, it has a support in the center to add weight.The head has a plate with easy grip screws, is also very versatile and robust, which makes it easy to level the horizon of the camera without moving its paws, especially useful for video shooting. Note the excellent rubber paws,non-slip and narrow to obtain stability even on dirt ground.
The set has a different short center axle which is easy to change in case you don't need to use the large one which comes assembled.

I've just seen her. Excellent quality for the price. I highly recommend it. Very stable and solid that I was looking for. NO PLASTIC.