K&F Concept Lightweight Compact Camera Tripod Plastic BH-40 Gimbal, 2-in-1 Rubber Feet + Metal Spikes, with a Phone and Tablet Holder Omni O235A1+BH-40

I own several tripods, so I was curious to see what a $59 travel tripod would be like. Travel tripods, regardless of price, have compromises to keep them compact and light weight. Inexpensive tripod have compromises to keep cost down. I am impressed at how good this is for the money and I would recommend this tripod to a friend looking for an entry level tripod for photography. On the plus side it does include an industry standard Arca Swiss quick release plate and tripod head, it's fairly compact at under 19" folded and extends to a reasonable 55" with the legs fully extended and the center column not extended. Extending the center column raises the camera mount up to 64", but like all tripods it makes it noticeably less stable. The included bag and phone/tablet holder works well. My tripod arrived with two Allen keys of the same size, most tripods include a small Allen key for tightening the screws that secure the tripod head to the column. The tripod is build from a combination of aluminum and plastic parts to keep it light and inexpensive. The only area where I find the use of plastic rather than aluminum to be objectionable is the quick release (QR) mount on the top of the ball head. The raised hump in the middle isn't an issue if you use the mounting plate that comes with the tripod, but it prevents a camera equipped with an Arca Swiss compatible base plate from attaching securely. I replaced the original QR mount with an inexpensive aluminum mount I had on hand and it improves the tripod immensely. I do recommend this tripod, but encourage you to replace the plastic QR mount with an aluminum one.

I love this tripod! My ancient tripod needed replacing, and I was so happy to get this one. I'm not a professional photographer, but I need a reliable tripod for taking family group photos, capturing pictures of the hummingbirds that visit my feeder, and occasionally photographing the night sky.

This tripod is compact, folding down to 19 inches for storage, and only weighing 2.6 pounds. Its maximum height is 64", which is more than I need. The ball head is easily adjustable and stays put. The tripod is simple to open up for use and fold for storage. It includes a smartphone attachment and a storage bag.

This tripod holds up to 22 pounds, which is way more than I need. It holds my mirrorless camera and 100-400mm lens and feels surprisingly sturdy. You could easily pay twice this much for a similar tripod, so it's a great value, and I recommend it.

This is a nice tripod. I like that you get a little carry bag, and the adapter for tablets or phones is a nice addition.

WOW what a great compact tripod! It's really well made - heavy duty mount and legs and it folds up very compact. But the killer feature is the phone/tablet holder.

I play guitar and use an amp that has a bazillion "amp models" and effects pedals in it, and it's really best to use a tablet or phone to control them. I had a 10.1" no-name basic tablet on hand that works great with the amp but it was a pain to use without some way to have it stable in front of me either sitting (when I practice) or standing (when I'm with the band). Just note that I think a tablet much bigger might not fit - I'm not sure what the max is. But 10.1 works great so obviously anything smaller as well. The other side of the bracket will hold virtually any smart phone you could throw at it. The bracket is as bullet proof as the rest of tripod as well.

This thing is PERFECT - see photos - and it extends up to 63" tall so TOTALLY usable in either stance.

I'm really impressed with the super-solid build quality for the price.

Great tripod and I recommend it 100% 5 stars

K&F Concept makes some of the best budget-friendly photo gear, and this aluminum travel tripod is no exception. At just 2.6 lbs, it’s super light and easy to carry, yet it feels solid and stable once set up. The compact folded size (around 18") makes it perfect for slipping into luggage or a backpack, and it extends to over 60", which is plenty for most shooting situations.

The ball head is smooth with 360° panning and a vertical tilt option, making it versatile for both photo and video. The aluminum legs lock securely, and with a max load of 22 lbs, it handles my full-frame and heavier lenses without issue. It even comes with a carrying case, which is a nice extra, though I wish it were a bit more premium.

For the price (around $60), this tripod competes with models that cost twice as much. It’s not a “luxury” setup, but if you’re after portability, stability, and solid build quality for travel or everyday shooting, this is an excellent choice.

This tripod is super quality and it is lightweight, I like to use it with my smartphone/laser level/LED lighting, it is easy to deploy

I have a pair of tripods, and when I compare this one with them, I realize that this one is very good:

+ VERY tall! 163 cm allows you to take good portraits
+ very good construction quality, it does not move even when fully extended
+ it has 4 leg extensions, which make it retracted to the minimum
+ rubber feet that hold on to all surfaces
+ the legs are of variable angles, so you can take photos from 1m60 to a few centimeters from the ground
+ the extensible tube where the camera goes, can be turned around so that the camera is between the legs + the ball rotates very smoothly and is suitable for portrait or
landscape +
compatible with other Arca Swiss quick release plates (I'm sure you have some more out there)
+ valid for phone and camera (I've tried them) as well as for tablets and binoculars (I haven't tried them)
+ travel bag, very important!

You really notice the build quality every time you set it up, it makes my other tripods look flimsy.

And that in a “travel” format: you can tell the weight (1.2 kg) but you have to keep in mind that there is aluminum where there could be plastic, and even if it weighs a little more, it will surely withstand all kinds of shocks as well as giving so many options for use.

If you're looking for a lightweight tripod, this one isn't it. But if you are looking for a robust, versatile and quality one - here you have it.

I was super happy

This tripd is well built and easy to use.

I was looking for a lighter tripod for my plein air painting set up, and this one seems to be just the right thing. It is almost 2 pounds lighter than my previous tripod, and is easy to set up and take down. Other than the plastic hook on the center rod, it seems to be very sturdy.