Before anything, please note three things:(1) I received this product as a sample for either a reduced cost or for free. If this is an issue in any way, please skip the review. I do my best to remain objective and will note my thinking process on scoring, but reviewing is still more art than science.I tested this out for almost a month, too, and by testing I mean that I was rough with it. You can look my user name up on a certain video website (I cannot post the name within the review but I am sure you know it) and see some of the videos I post and the areas I live in, to note this is being used in a very rural, sometimes unfriendly locale.(2) There are mixed item reviews showing up on this product page. This happens form time-to-time, so make sure oyu are reading the review for the item you are considering. for myself, this is "45121602."(3) IF you are new to DSLRs and are attempting stability, add a remote control if your camera allows it. A lot of people do not consider this at first, but items such as macro shots, birds in flight, or others are still moving when you touch the tripod, and even the tiniest quake can look like an earthquake depending. A remote removes the touching, which adds stability. Many newer cameras can pair with some fairly cheap remotes; I found one for a D3200, for example, for 4 dollars.When it comes to the tripod, first note that this is a smaller, lightweight tripod.What that essentially means is that a lot of things have gone into reducing size and weight, and these can be pro or con depending on what you do with a tripod. For myself, for example, I keep two types of tripods around and make my selections depending on what I am doing that day, my gear needs, and weight factors/ how I am getting wherever.With lightweight, you are talking about something that is not "flimsy," but it does not have the girth and thickness some heavier models do. Comparing this to my heavier tripod, for example, I keep this in a smaller yoga bag because it makes for the perfect carrier versus needing something double the size for my larger tripod. That makes it a perfect fit for those trips when it is just me and nature, or when I am in a hurry and need to set up quickly. I travel by kayak to some places before hiking for miles, for instance, and the weight difference matters. You factor in gear needs, camping, a camera, a tripod, and so on and you want some weight removed.The downside with light is that it would be more prone to dings or damage were it treated roughly. You can feel the legs on this and tell that are a lightweight material versus the heavier composite on my larger tripod. I note this stuff because it is sometimes easy to fall into the mindset of "a tripod is a tripod is a tripod," when that is tantamount to comparing all cameras (which is horrible to even consider).As far as design elements, I initially had reservations when it came to the feet and the method of contraction, or collapse.The feet swivel freely and I had wondered if this might cause issues, but it actually helps with placement a lot more than I initially anticipated. This adds a lot of freedom to the leg adjustment, which gives it some qualities (I thought of writing "a leg up" but the pun hurt my brain) my heavier tripod does not have.The method of collapse actually makes this quick and easy to set up, compared to my heavier model. With this, you can quickly compress the model and make it small, or just as easily extend it and set it up. If you examine the product picture,s you can see the adjustable knob that allows you to lock this into place, making the extension quick.Moreover, you can easily collapse this and utilize the hook if you need to mount it for movement on an ATV, or store it afterward. You can also tote this via the handle, which is designed a lot better than I initially thought. Here, instead of a solid handle, you have a grip with multiple gaps. These reduce weight, help with some ergonomic considerations, reduced hand sweat (i HATE that feeling, too), and they allow for storage mounting or hooking items on. An example of this is a habit I have where i hook a small filter bag to the handle so I have it right there on-hand without having to return to a bag or carry it around.There is one downside with that I think is worth noting on the method of collapse, and that is the fact that you cannot take the tripod's legs and affix them perfectly flat. This is something my larger tripod does and it helps a lot with smaller shooting, BUT it is also VERY time consuming and adds weight to the legs due to stability. I add a smaller tripod to my action camera that I also carry on outings ot make up for this, because something like a small Splat Mount would allow the same type of performance. Still, I thought the difference was worth noting.The legs setup is pretty standard for most types of longer tripods, with two levels of catch or adjustment. You have an overall level that allows you to situate this after-the-fact, but you do not have many multiple levels like some of the heavier models carry. This goes with the pro/con depending on what you have going on, and factors into the lightweight use and the quick setup, where you exchange weight and time-consumption for speed and ease.The upper portions of the tripod are nice and interesting because you have some interesting design elements coupled with some nice user features. For myself, I really enjoy the crank handle and the way you raise the tripod;s head because cranking it up and out is a lot easier than trying to set/reset it. On my heavier model, you have to click the two smaller hitches, move this to a specific location, lock, and level. With this, you crank until it is the right placement and mover as needed. Now, you do again have a pro/con here, with a modicum of adjustment freedom sacrificed for speed and ease-of-use. Some of that is added back with a rather unique element here, in that the head can tilt 90 degrees vertically.Going with the head, you have a lot of options that add to how you can pose this. You have the typical adjustment types, with your positioning allowing up/down. I would add that this goes down extremely far and allows you to pretty much film anything on ground level, which is great for macro shooting. I drop the tripod, position, and shoot with my 105mm and get superb ground-level shots. I can also angle up pretty high, and a platform like this coupled with my 70-300 does wonders on some in-flight pictures. I like the grip addition with this because it allows some great control options, and I like the fact that you can further your angle by taking the head and tilting it sideways, giving you the aforementioned angle.I am also adding the specs from the product: • Brand:K&F Concept KF-TL2023• Color: Black• Material: Aluminum Alloy• Net Weight: 1.113KG(Head Included)• Sections: 3• Head Type: 3-way head• Panning Range: 360 degree• Features: Extendable• Applicable Brand: Nikon/Sony/Pentax/Canon• Applicable Model: All• Max Tube Diameter: 20MM• Max Height: 1520MM• Folded Height: 590MM• Min Height: 580MM• Load Capacity: 3KGAlso, to end, I wanted to say that as far as K & F goes, this is the 8th item I have tested of the brand. I have liked them enough that I have purchased lens sets and some of their lighting guards as well, and they are all still working out well into a year plus of use. I note that because there are loads of items out there, and I feel good with the quality standards here.