K&F Concept TL2823 Lightweight Aluminum Tripod 66 inch 3 Section Load Capacity 3KG

SKU: KF09.013

  • 18.99
Overall Rating 4.7   26
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Robust, beautiful, functional... what's not to love?
The K&F Concept Professional Tripod is a great tripod if you're looking for a tripod that won't break the bank. It comes with a lot of amazing features as well as a solid build, and the overall package is just great. To keep this review clear and simple for you guys, i'm going to go over the pros and cons of this product, explaining each one in detail when necessary. For a demonstration of how the tripod exactly works, please refer to the video.☯PROS ::1. DURABLE & ROBUSTThe tripod consists of two main materials – metal and plastic. The metal composes the legs – basically the majority of the tripod. Adjusting mechanisms like knobs, clips, the handle, etc. are made of plastic. BUT DON’T BE FOOLED, because the plastic used in this tripod is high quality plastic. The plastic does not feel cheap in any way, and feels extremely durable. When knobs on the tripod are tightened, it does not worry me that the threads are going to get easily stripped. Overall, the build quality of this tripod is flat-out *amazing*.2. PRECISE, SMOOTH ADJUSTMENT MECHANISMSAs I mention above, there are a few knobs and clips to adjust the height and angle of the tripod. All the adjustments included on this tripod are extremely intuitive and useful. They work very well and lock in tightly.3. ROTATING FEETThe feet at the bottom of the tripod rotate, and are able to conform to rugged terrains.4. PORTABILITY – handle, retractable, carrying bagThere’s handle at the shaft of the tripod, for carrying the tripod quickly from one spot to another. It’s also retractable, to approximately 22 inches. The product also comes with a nice fabric carrying bag, so you can fit the retracted tripod in there and carry it to wherever you need it.☯CONS ::1. STIFF 360 HORIZONTAL MECHANISMAs I demonstrate in the video, the horizontal 360 turning mechanism is a bit stiff. It’s slightly stiffer than other mechanisms in the tripod. Watch video to see what I mean.2. COMPARABLY HIGH PRICEI was able to find tripods of similar quality (and actually look very similar to this one) on Amazon for as low as $30. Note that I do not own the cheaper alternative items so I wouldn’t know how they stack up compared to this specific tripod. However, according to the reviews they seem to offer similar functionality and build quality. I personally feel that $75 is a bit on the pricey side compared to competing products in the same category.*For various photos of the product that I took: [...]So having said all that, I would definitely recommend this tripod for photography and videography enthusiasts out there. I am aware that this written review is not as thorough as my other reviews, and that’s mostly due to the fact that I included a video review. This review needed more demonstration than my other reviews.Note that I received this product at a discounted price for testing and review purposes. I aim to produce reviews that are helpful for the average consumer, and also helpful for manufacturers in improving their products. I do NOT promise positive reviews.I hope this review was helpful to you on making your purchase decision. Thanks for reading!
28/02/2016