This mini stand from K&F Concept is basically built as you would expect from large stands. So this is not a toy that is more intended for smartphones and compact cameras. This gives you a stable stand even with a large, slightly heavier camera. Almost all parts are made of metal and make a robust and solid impression. Only the legs look a bit delicate when fully extended. But only visually, the construction barely gives way and yet looks surprisingly solid. As a test, I loaded the fully extended legs with 5 kilos in the almost horizontal position and the stand only yielded approx. 1 to 1.5 cm. Convincing!

Now for some construction details. The legs can be locked at three different angles or folded all the way up for transport. The legs are extendable, four short segments can be extended. The segments are made of metal, only the guides are made of plastic. The clasp is designed in a slightly different way than with large stands, the legs are released by turning them, can then be pulled out and fixed again by turning them back. This clamp can be tightened powerfully and then also holds securely.

The stand shoulder contains a 1/4" thread hole so that you can attach an additional light using a Magic Arm, for example. The center column can be retracted or extended a small distance and no longer twists when properly tightened. In principle, it is possible to remove the center column and insert it from below. However, the stand was not designed for this, as it is relatively fiddly with the pipe from below into the clamping jaws. There was no provision for a diameter extension that would guide the center column.

The ball head is a bit smaller, as I'm used to from large stands, but so far it also makes a solid impression. Although there is no second adjustment for the friction, this can be easily adjusted over a wide range with the one wing screw. By the way, the impeller can also be twisted by pulling without a screw. Even such small details have been thought of here.

In addition, the ball head also offers an ARCA SWISS-compatible clamp with scale and associated connection plate and a vial. If you don't like the head, it can be replaced with any other head with 3/8" thread.

In addition to a simple Allen key, the set also includes a smartphone adapter. This is one of those goodies that probably barely cost anything, but you can name one more feature. This is where plastic meets a super simple construction. Not clumsy at least, but the simplest version that, in addition to the high-quality metal stand, looks kind of like junk. I think sometimes manufacturers don't do themselves any favors by throwing something like that into the box.

My conclusion: This tripod is solid enough to be used together with a large full-fledged camera. As a desk stand, for macro shots, close to the ground, etc. or when you have the option to set up the stand elevated on location. You are rewarded for this with a compact pack size and relatively low weight. The technical design and stability are in no way inferior to large stands. I really like that part!

My rating: 5 stars - perfect product, or at least almost

transparency: I received this article free of charge for a product test. However, that doesn't affect my rating. This is done just as honestly and critically as with the articles I paid for. I have not carried out a professional product test here, but am evaluating the product as a normal consumer.