73" Aluminum Compact Camera Tripod, Portable Travel Tripod Compatible with iPhone, 22 lbs Capacity Arca Swiss Ball Head for DSLR Mirrorless, Laser Level, Hunting K&F CONCEPT

Product arrived promptly and free of damage or defect.

As a full timed photographer / videographer I have $$$ pro level filming tripods but they are heavy as you-know-what and simply not practical to haul and use for event type shoots. This tripod seemed promising, so I decided to give it a try.

PROS:

+ well made, does not feel cheap or wobbly
+ We love the color (My new event camera bag is black and orange, so it matches! :D)
+ Pretty compact!
+ Comes with a carry bag that makes it easy to throw over your shoulder, freeing your hands to haul your other bags, so this will be perfect for events.
+ Has rubber feet, will not damage hardwood floors when shooting real estate or some events.
+ Legs are fairly easy to expand and lock, as well as unlock and retract.
+ The head is adequate for photography, locks easily and securely. It can be swapped for something else, so it is removable if you wanted to attach a different head to the tripod (which is what I did for video shoots).
+ The legs can really open WIDE (see photo)
+ 3 leg angles available (but see cons)
+ Comes with a phone holder that was able to accept my oversized phone (Note 20 Ultra)

CONS:

- Not as light as the $$$ top of the line tripods (well, duh! Be realistic). But not heavy either. Just what you would expect at this price point.
- The head it comes with is not going to be useful for video - unless you plan on locking the camera angle and leave it set, without any need to pan or tilt while rolling camera (for example, it would probably be fine for a sit down interview shoot where once you have framed your stationary subject, you have no need to alter the camera angle while rolling).
- No spikes at the end of the leg. It's rubber or nothing. Spikes can be useful in some nature settings situations. Not a huge deal breaker, but worth mentioning.
- To me the biggest caveat and weakest link of this tripod are the knobs/latches provided to adjust and "lock" the legs at a certain angle. The latches sometimes got a bit stuck, or didn't engage properly and they certainly don't prevent the legs from folding INWARD, just outward. In short, if you bump into the tripod the legs are not "locked" and will buckle in and the tripod could collapse. Disclaimer: Maybe I simply did not figure out how to use the latches properly? I fussed with them for a long time, with varying degrees of success: I feel that if you have to learn a certain "trick" to make them work, then said "trick" should have been clearly explained in the little user manual provided (but it was not).

VERDICT:

Not bad for the price, will do the job, has a lot going for it, but is not perfect.

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This review is an accurate assessment of this product at the time review was written. Should I encounter any issues with this product in the future, I will add an update.

I love this K&F CONCEPT 73″ tripod. It’s lightweight yet extremely durable, and easy to adjust whether you’re shooting high angles or low to the ground. The build quality feels solid and stable even when extended all the way up, and it handles my gear confidently without wobbling.

The Arca-Swiss ball head is smooth and intuitive to use — makes composing shots quick and easy. I also appreciate that it’s compatible with my iPhone and DSLR, so I can switch between devices without hassle.

Whether I’m shooting landscapes, portraits, or just setting up for a stable video clip, this tripod always meets my needs. Highly recommend if you want a reliable travel or everyday tripod that doesn’t weigh you down!

I make YouTube videos as a hobby and got this K+F Concept 73 inch aluminum camera tripod as a second tripod for multi camera shots (mostly static “talking head” shots), but after using it I ended up making it my main tripod for my mirrorless camera because it feels clearly better than my cheaper K+F “basics” tripod that is half the cost of this. This tripod is heavier and more solid while still being easy to move around. The pros are that it is super easy to set up and break down, the center column makes height changes quick without moving the legs, the ball head is smooth and convenient, the Arca style clamp works with many plates, it supports up to 22 lbs, so it fits the teleprompter great, it packs small, and works with cameras and phones. For my specific use, I have no cons to it. I imagine you may have a different opinion if you needed it for other tasks. The construction is aluminum with a solid and durable feel, a 40 mm ball head with smooth movement, a center column that can be reversed for low shots like unboxing, a hook for extra weight, decent overall fit and finish, and parts that feel reliable for regular use. Overall, this tripod offers good value for the price, performs well for video and photography, and I would recommend it if you want a simple, portable, and capable tripod for hobby filming.

How can you go wrong with this company ?
Whatever I have from K&F is above average. Same goes for this Tripod.
I am just sorry they don't make high end carbon tripods for my height. This one is tall.
I am 6ft 6 and it fits me perfect.

I was looking for a portable, lightweight, but sturdy tripod for a small refractor telescope. I sometimes have to carry my gear some distance, so portability was a must, but a steady mount is imperative for a telescope. This tripod fits the task in both regards and has some features I really like. Most noticeable to me was the lack of a central spreader brace. Instead, each leg has a click lock at the hinge. It works very well. It's very solid and also allows you to make a very short, very wide table tripod. I don't miss the spreader at all, as the legs are very stiff and well-made. There is also no handle; just loosen the friction lock and adjust the ball mount as desired. The head moves very smoothly, and I like it. Removing the camera mounting plate requires undoing a thumbscrew, so it's not really a quick plate, but it's not bad. Overall, a very solid portable tripod.

This compact tripod has a great build quality for the price. It is lightweight and compact and still expandable to 73" tall. That's incredible range! It is very easy to setup and comes with a DSLR camera mount as well as a phone mount, which can be oriented vertical or horizontal, as you can see in my example pic. It has great stability for being light aluminum build. No complaints.

This takes me back to old Slik tripods whose legs did not have cross-braces. While not the most stable tripods that exist, they are exceptionally easy to set up and break down without pinching your fingers in a folding mechanism.

The K&F version improves on it in a couple of ways:
- The Arca clamp is useful and compatible with tons of plates
- The real ball head is more fun than a video-style handle

The one design choice I do not like is common to a lot of K&F tripods, and it is the self-leveling feet. You really need spikes for outdoors, and the self-leveling nature of feet is kind of pointless with a tripod, since three legs form a perfect plane on any surface. Rounded feet would have sufficed here.

All in all, it's a solid value.