94“/240cm Aluminum Lightweight Travel Tripod Monopod with 360° Ball Head - T254A8 + BH-28L(SA254T1)
SKU: KF09.086
I'm a very amateur photographer, mainly doing some candids of the family and friends, and some more ambitious vacation photos. We also use it for bird photos in the backyard. I've got a Canon Rebel SL3 with the kit lens, a Canon 50mm, and a Tamron 70-300mm, which is the heaviest of the 3.
I've had other cheap tripods in the past. They do OK for what they are, but never provide quite as sturdy a platform as I like. They are not smooth or easy to adjust. They also tend to break because they are made of cheap materials. Also, they tend to be heavy.
This tripod is a BIG step up from what I'm used to. If you're a professional and already have 4+ figure carbon fiber tripods that are loaded with features and engineered like a Porsche, you might not appreciate this as much as I do. But for the typical photography hobbyist looking to get into a quality tripod for not a lot of money, this is an excellent choice.
The features I really like:
- It can get very low (including mounting camera underneath - great for garden macros), very high, and everything in between.
- Double ball heads give you every possible angle
- Bubble level helps you get the camera straight
- Quick release is very easy to screw in and out, as well as mount
- Everything that tightens or loosens allows you do to so very quickly and easily
- Almost every adjustment feels smooth
- Monopod option, so it's like a 2fer really
My only complaint - the written instructions are very difficult to understand. That said, the diagrams are good enough for anyone to explore and figure out.
Overall, though, this is a great deal on a nice quality tripod. I think it's worth the cash over a more basic model, even if you are just a hobbyist.
I've had other cheap tripods in the past. They do OK for what they are, but never provide quite as sturdy a platform as I like. They are not smooth or easy to adjust. They also tend to break because they are made of cheap materials. Also, they tend to be heavy.
This tripod is a BIG step up from what I'm used to. If you're a professional and already have 4+ figure carbon fiber tripods that are loaded with features and engineered like a Porsche, you might not appreciate this as much as I do. But for the typical photography hobbyist looking to get into a quality tripod for not a lot of money, this is an excellent choice.
The features I really like:
- It can get very low (including mounting camera underneath - great for garden macros), very high, and everything in between.
- Double ball heads give you every possible angle
- Bubble level helps you get the camera straight
- Quick release is very easy to screw in and out, as well as mount
- Everything that tightens or loosens allows you do to so very quickly and easily
- Almost every adjustment feels smooth
- Monopod option, so it's like a 2fer really
My only complaint - the written instructions are very difficult to understand. That said, the diagrams are good enough for anyone to explore and figure out.
Overall, though, this is a great deal on a nice quality tripod. I think it's worth the cash over a more basic model, even if you are just a hobbyist.
19/09/2023
This tripod is really well designed. It has a lot of versatility and it’s relatively lightweight but it doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy at all. It can extend higher than any other tripod I own which wins big points with me and its easy to set up and fold back up, it only takes seconds to set up and put away once you get the hang of it. All of the joints clamp down nice and tight and stay that way until you loosen them. I particularly like the fact that you can set it up so the bar sits parallel to the ground, it’s perfect for shooting panorama.
This tripod looks really cool too. It also comes with a padded carrying bag that zips closed and has handles so it’s easy to carry around and it doesn’t get dinged up.
This tripod looks really cool too. It also comes with a padded carrying bag that zips closed and has handles so it’s easy to carry around and it doesn’t get dinged up.
15/09/2023
I was browsing YouTube for the perfect all-in-one tripod that would fit my needs and this was exactly what I was looking for. It's very easy to set up even without me reading the manual and feels very sturdy (I'm using it with a mirrorless camera so I can't say if it's the same thing for heavy cameras though!)It also comes with a tripod bag which is very convenient. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase.
14/09/2023
This is one of the most versatile tripods I've used. There are a lot of options for configuring it, from the normal straight up position, to the inverted position (great for macro and close-up photography!). The top section can be positioned at a 90 angle to the main shaft, with a ball in the center, so my camera can be rotated 360 degrees at the end of the arm - this is great for video when I want a nice, smooth pan. Its also great for taking panoramic photos- my camera lines up on the top of tripod and rotates around it, so I can get nice, level shots which are better for stitching into panoramas. One leg is detachable, for use as a monopod, and unlike other ones I've tried, this one actually comes on and off easily!
Overall the design is wonderful.
The tripod is very lightweight, and it comes in a very rugged carry bag too.
I'm quite pleased with this tripod and have already gotten some very good use out of it!
Overall the design is wonderful.
The tripod is very lightweight, and it comes in a very rugged carry bag too.
I'm quite pleased with this tripod and have already gotten some very good use out of it!
14/09/2023
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Excelente producto, escuche críticas sobre el, pero para el precio que tiene esta excelente. La gente por todo se queja y no saben apreciar lo que es un buen producto.
Excelente producto, escuche críticas sobre el, pero para el precio que tiene esta excelente. La gente por todo se queja y no saben apreciar lo que es un buen producto.
12/09/2023
Compré este producto por una recomendación en YouTube, sin embargo estoy maravillado con las posibilidades que ofrece, por su altura máxima y por los herrajes que son de buena calidad, sin embargo si vas a usarlo para hacer contenido en vertical y si tu cámara es muy pesada, te recomiendo usarlo con una jaul,a ya que si lo pones solo con la zapata, la bola tiende a bajarse por el peso.
06/09/2023
But best stand I've ever bought. Its versatility is its selling point. I loved the horizontal arm on it because you can attach your go-pro on it, while taking pictures.
You can dissemble the center column and use it as a monopod on holidays. Just buy a separate tripod foot to screw it on. It really works amazingly. I did this and forgot the monopod stand in the Bahamas:(
You can dissemble the center column and use it as a monopod on holidays. Just buy a separate tripod foot to screw it on. It really works amazingly. I did this and forgot the monopod stand in the Bahamas:(
05/08/2023
Love this tripod. It has worked excellently for months so today I bought a second one for my second camera.
One thing to note: the little feet on the bottom will unscrew so when you are tightening and loosening the extending legs you may accidently loosen the feet so just keep an eye on them. They do have spare feet in their store if you lose one. Ask me how I know
One thing to note: the little feet on the bottom will unscrew so when you are tightening and loosening the extending legs you may accidently loosen the feet so just keep an eye on them. They do have spare feet in their store if you lose one. Ask me how I know
19/07/2023
I have already used this tripod a number of times and it is fantastic...especially for the price. So then why 4 stars and not 5? While minor, there were a couple of screws that were not properly adjusted. The camera mount head was not properly tightened allowing the camera to shake. Beyond that the extension that can be swiveled to a 90 degree angle could use a bit of internal support beyond the "stop here" marker. It just feels like the tube would crush easily there.The issues are extremely minor and easy to work around or fix, so I still highly recommend this product.
17/07/2023