Reviews
Successful mix of materials for low weight
When I was offered the 'K&F CONCEPT 3-in-1 mobile phone stand for testing, 'I gladly accepted. Everything you need on the go seemed to be there and to top it off, a mobile phone holder with MagSafe and clip - that sounded new and interesting. The stand comes in a typical K&F printed, oblong cardboard box. There you will also find a charging cable for the remote control, a small manual, and a self-adhesive magnetic ring. In principle, this allows non-MagSafe devices to be converted into such devices. The tripod or selfie stick, depending on how you use the part, uses a lot of plastic, but remains quite light at 390 grams. Aluminum actually weighs 2-2.5x as much as plastic. You therefore pay for the desire to build everything out of aluminum with nonsensical hauling, even though plastic does. The K&F CONCEPT stand uses the materials selectively and cleverly. The telescopic rod, which consists of 7 extendable elements, is therefore made of aluminum and looks robust. It is also very easy to remove and insert again, which is rarely so 'soft' yet defined with plastic elements. The 3 feet, which wrap around the telescopic rod when folded and then virtually form the selfie stick handle, are made of decent plastic, which is not lacking in strength. The stabilization struts between the center and the feet are in turn made of metal. The 3 feet are 'locked' with magnets and when the central opener is pressed at the bottom, it pushes the feet away from the magnets and so they open. An unusual solution that works well and works without wear. The 'highlight', however, is the maximum height of 180 cm, to which the mobile phone camera can be brought when the telescopic rod is fully extended. This allows, for example, video recordings 'at eye level, 'which simply looks so much better than the movies filmed from below forever. Of course, the mobile phone is not “bomb-proof” attached to a 390g tripod at a height of 1.80 m, but it is safe. It could get a bit shaky when there is wind outside or on flexible surfaces. But on normal ground and when no one bumps into it, the stand stands well. The head consists of a fold-out part, at the end of which the mobile phone holder is located, and a small, tiltable central thread just above the central axis. By folding out the mobile phone holder, the mobile phone “comes out” about 12-13 cm from the center of the stand. As a result, and thanks to the 180 degree 'foldability', you can film not only forwards, but also completely upwards or downwards. When placed at a table, you can make wonderful macros of things on the table, for example. The infinitely extendable telescopic rod allows you to sensitively adjust the distance between mobile phone and object. The friction of the 'folding arm 'can be quickly adjusted more or less strictly using a type of wing nut. If you tighten this nut correctly, the holding arm is completely locked. The type of mobile phone holder itself was completely new to me. It is almost half MagSafe, half classic clamp. On the one hand, this allows you to use the practical and quick MagSafe attachment, but ultimately you can also pinch everything up to 10 cm wide (I simply stuck a box in the photo for a demonstration). The jaws can be folded in for MagSafe use. One disadvantage of this flexibility, however, is that the magnet, which is interrupted twice, 'grips” significantly weaker. It's enough to hold a cell phone securely, but I wouldn't talk about bomb-proof, which I know from many other 'full circle magnets. ' Now on to the small, tiltable thread at the top of the stick. For example, an LED brightening light can be mounted on this. But there is also space for a receiver for wireless microphones here. There are too many stands that don't provide a solution if you don't want to use a complete cell phone frame with threads right away. Someone thought about that. The included magnetic ring for non-MagSafe devices is also extremely practical. This is because it can also be glued very well to a MagSafe power bank to make it magnetic on the back. When filming for longer periods of time, such a power bank can protect the cell phone battery or extend the operating time. You no longer have to choose between MagSafe mount or power bank. With the adhesive ring, you can do both. The power bank is attached to the mobile phone and the stand is attached to the magnetic ring on the power bank. By the way, this also solves the problem with magnetic power banks in conventional clamp stands whose clamps are never deep enough for mobile phones AND power banks. The manufacturers of these cell phone clips are extremely simple here.My conclusion: the 'K&F CONCEPT 3-in-1 mobile phone tripod' impresses with its maximum height while remaining lightweight. At just under 400 grams and just under 30 cm in length, you can really always have it with you. Detailed solutions, such as the central locking of the pedestals or the inclusion of accessories, demonstrate attention to detail. The construction quality is very good and the material mix of plastic and aluminum is perfect for achieving maximum mobility. Without folding out your legs, you of course also get a really sturdy selfie stick that fits well in the hand and can be incredibly long. In fact, I don't find a single negative feature and the price is absolutely reasonable considering the quality of construction. I am very happy to give it 5 stars and a 100% purchase recommendation.
31/12/2025



