SP4022M3 Compact Travel Tripod Aluminium Camera Tripod 15kg/33.07lbs Load 70"/177cm Max Height for Travel and Work M1+BH-35L Upgrade
SKU: KF09.105
am very happy with the functionality of this tripod for my purpose. The build is very night, sturdy and the color combination is stunning. I am glad to have found this tripod on Amazon.
08/04/2023
Bought this to replace my aging travel tripod that has a damaged leg. This is pretty heavy compared to my other tripods and probably isn't something I will be carrying on long hiking trips. The legs are pretty solid as well as the head. It folds like 2 of my other tripods so it's not something that I'm not used to. I like the detachable monopod leg and should be great to take on bird photography trips. It has the same feature as my travel tripod that I can flip it over and get my camera very close to the ground for ocean and sunset pics on the beach. The tripod along with a Canon 90D with battery pack and my 70x200 L lens plus a 1.4 extender is pretty heavy together but it will work fine for most of my photos. Expect long 10k plus hikes like I mentioned earlier. Gave it 4 stars because of the weight.
06/04/2023
just received this tripod two days ago and through my initial tests, it appears to be a very well made tripod for the money. Pros: - From the initial unboxing, the tripod carry case felt very well made. I likely won't use this case because I have my own camera bag but for those who need the carry case, it's nice to see K&F include a good quality carry case with the tripod. - The tripod includes some useful accessories such as protective cover for the ball head and a smaller center column for low shots. As a landscape photographer, the smaller center column is a nice inclusion as I often like to take shots from a lower perspective and most tripods don't go very low which makes it hard to get the perfect shot. I compared many other tripods and it was nice to see K&F be one of the few tripods to have the lowest minimum height. - Fairly lightweight tripod for travel as the carbon fiber helps keep the weight down. - Tried a couple of long exposure shots with the tripod and the tripod was very sturdy. - Big ball head and thicker legs help with the stability and sturdiness of the tripod. I tried a couple of other tripods in the local camera stores however this tripod definitely felt more sturdy in comparison despite being cheaper in price. This is likely due to the thicker legs and heavy ball head which makes this tripod a bit heavier in comparison to the carbon fiber tripods from other companies. But the weight is very manageable and the additional weight makes me feel more comfortable about this tripod in windy situations. - The leg twist locks and the legs work very smoothly. I prefer the twist locks to the lever locks as you can wrap your hand around the locks and give them a quarter twist to unlock all sections of the leg. This made it very easy to set up the tripod. - The ball head and the pan feature works very smoothly. - The screw on the mounting plate has a little hook on the bottom which makes it easy to screw the plate into the camera without needing to carry a coin or some sort of tool to tighten the plate to the camera. This is such a simple feature but it's surprising that some of the tripod companies still don't include this. The plate also locks in place on the tripod as the safety locks prevent the plate from sliding through the front or back of the tripod. This is a good feature because it will prevent your precious camera gear from falling if you forget to properly lock the plate to the tripod. - This tripod reaches a great height despite being reasonably small in size. I'm 5'9 and I can slightly lower my head to see through the viewfinder on my camera when the center column is not extended to its full height. This is a bonus as I prefer not to extend the center columns of my tripod to make it extra sturdy. Even with the center column extended this tripod is very sturdy and it can reach a comfortable working height for someone much taller than me. Cons: - There's not much to dislike about the tripod. However, I wish that the tripod also included a level on the legs in addition to the level on the ball head. I noticed that once I set up the camera on the tripod, the level would get covered by the camera. This is not a deal breaker by any means as you can set up the tripod and see whether it is leveled properly before putting the camera on the tripod. However, having another level on the legs would have easily solved this problem. This may also not be a problem for people with cameras that have built-in levels. Overall, based on my initial tests I am very satisfied with the tripod. It has all of the features of the more expensive carbon fiber tripods at a very reasonable price. I would recommend this tripod to anybody looking to buy a carbon fiber travel tripod.
13/03/2023
This tripod took a bit of time to get used to because it stores with the legs up over the ball-head but now that I have done it a few times it is easy! The max height is great for getting above railings on the dock or other similar barriers to get the shot. Also being able to take out and use the monopod, or turn it upside-down to get stable low-angle or ground shots makes it super-versatile! The only "slight" negative is that the ball-head lock isn't super tight so you have to really torque it to ensure your camera won't move. Otherwise I love it!
09/03/2023
The tripod comes with a sturdy case and a small velvet bag covering the quick release area to protect it.
03/08/2022
The tripod from K&F Concept is packed in a clean and undamaged cardboard box. A tripod bag is included in the delivery, in which the product is packed. The tripod and the bag immediately make a high-quality impression. They are stable and yet light. The closures snap on well and securely. Settings are easy to make. The snap locks on all three tripod legs are helpful in this regard. The tripod can also be used as a monopod. The product has many functions that make its work easier and more pleasant: quick release plate, ball head with graduated scale, spirit level... The gravity hook is also practical, and its load additionally stabilizes the tripod can be.The product pleases all along the line.
06/05/2022
First of all, the customer service is perfect. Quick replies and support. I had to wait a bit longer for the tripod to arrive but it was due to covid and quaranteen. It all arrived as ordered.
Tripod looks perfect and i look forward using it. Bag also looks great and compact. Great item!
Thank you!
Tripod looks perfect and i look forward using it. Bag also looks great and compact. Great item!
Thank you!
19/04/2022
I've shot video professionally and personally for years. I've used $5k tripods and $50 tripods so here is my two cents.
PROS:
All the components fit snug together with very little play when locked down. The screws turned nicely and it was easy to adjust
PROS:
All the components fit snug together with very little play when locked down. The screws turned nicely and it was easy to adjust
03/01/2022
