This very lightweight carbon fiber tripod comes in cylindrical bag that is only a little over 20 inches long and 5 inches in diameter. To fit into the bag with the pan and ball head mounted, the center column is extended full length and the telescoping legs are then collapsed, unlatched and then folded upward and parallel to the center column. I think this is going to be the tripod of choice for traveling because it is so much more substantial than our other compact tripods but the bag is only slightly larger in diameter.I'm still coming to grips with twist-locks for the telescoping legs (I find levers to be quicker), but I'll get used to them. I find that I prefer using this tripod with the last section of the legs left unextended, putting the top of the camera plate at about belly-button height for me. This provides the best stability, and I can still extend the center column to raise it if need be.Thankfully the ball and pan head on this tripod are nearly perfect. I have had bad experiences with other compact tripods with swivels that wobble unless locked down. For photography this is rarely a problem anyway because I'm usually locked when in position, and I don't really use a tripod like this for panning video. But I do appreciate the smooth, wobble-free motion of the K&F head.The ball head is equally perfect. With the notch in the ball head socket positioned straight forward to allow the camera to aim downward, the locking lever/knobs for the ball head and pan are conveniently located at equal angles left (for the ball lock) and right (for the pan lock). The ball lock is a lever instead of a knob, which gives a little better grip for tightening, and it has the common spring-loaded coarse repositioning mechanism that allows you to pull it out and reposition it to the optimum angle. The Arca-Swiss saddle lock and the pan lock are both fluted knobs.The locks for setting the leg angle are spring loaded. To widen the legs you pull the latch fully out, but when collapsing the legs to steepen the angle the latches pull in on their own and don't need to be pushed in as with some tripods.There are three 1/4-20 tapped holes for storing camera plate screws located between leg attach points. One spare screw is included.I think this is probably going to be my most commonly used tripod. It's compact for travel and yet stable enough for day to day use.Highly recommended.

I ordered this K&F Concept X-Series 68 inch/172cm Carbon Fiber Camera Tripod to replace an aging travel tripod.I always take a tripod when I travel. Despite that, I rarely use one. It's just not convenient (or comfortable) to carry a tripod around all day in addition to a load of camera gear. And, most "travel tripods" are just not stable enough for my Fuji GFX100s with a GF lens attached.K&F Concept addresses the weight vs. stability issue by using carbon fiber. It's strong and dimensionally stable but still light. Even with the ball head attached, this tripod comes in at under 3.5 pounds. When folded, it's just 19.5 inches long, so it will fit into most carry-on bags or strapped to the side or bottom of a backpack.The BH-30 ball head operates smoothly and tightens down to prevent any camera movement. The legs extend by unscrewing a knob. This is not my favorite adjustment method, as I've run into situations in the past where sand and dirt begin to affect the smooth operation of the knobs. That said, the legs adjust smoothly and lock down tight.This is certainly not the lightest tripod available, but for the price it offers a good value.

 If you’re looking to upgrade your current tripod or you’re beginning and you are looking to get yourself a good tripod to start off than this K&F tripod is absolutely worth being considered!There is so many ways to adjust it to your desired angle and the fact that you can unscrew it and use it a pole to capture some nice « drone » like videos is simply amazing.The overall built quality is over the top, there is no way this thing can break by itself of even with accidentals drops, and the coolest thing is that it’s made out of carbon fiber so it weighs barely nothing!10/10 i would recommend it.

sturdy, quality, useful with fast delivery

I do a lot of landscape photography, and while shutter speeds often allow hand-holding, there's a distinct, visible advantage to tripod-mounting your camera. Not only does it reduce vibration, it also allows different shutter speeds to be used without risk of camera shake for flowing water, for example. I have several tripods, some sturdier (and hence heavier) than others, and usually have a mid-weight tripod in my car. This K&F Concept tripod is what I would consider mid-weight, at 1.8kg, yet it is sturdier than I expected for that weight.The tripod is made of carbon fibre, which gives it strength without too much weight, and it looks good! The tripod comes with a metal ball mounting head that will support cameras up to 16kg. At first, I thought the tripod would be more suited to videography, but using it for photography with my Nikon Z-series and a big telephoto lens, I think it works for both quite well. It extends out to 68 inches height, and can work as both a tripod and a monopod. Not all photographers like ball heads (they have their advantages and disadvantages) and I did replace the ball head with a three-axis head for a while, but I kinda like the ball head on this tripod.I've been using the tripod for a couple of weeks so far, and I like it. It doesn't weigh much, so is easy to move with me in a shoulder bag, and it has proven to be a solid mount so far. I like the look of the tripod, too. It is not a cheap tripod, and there are competing models on the market, but the combination of carbon fibre and easy of portability makes this a tripod to use every day.

 Premetto che utilizzo diversi cavalletti e che negli ultimi anni ho "scoperto" K&F, un produttore Cinese che sta facendo della qualità il suo marchio di fabbrica, offrendo un cavalletto come questo interamente in Carbonio ad un prezzo contenuto (rispetto a marchi più blasonati).Questa Cavalletto non fai rimpiangere nulla, anzi !Partiamo col dire che è interamente in carbonio ed oltre a reggere 16KG di carico senza problemi (testato con 8 kg) è straordinariamente leggero (poco più di 1 kg testa esclusa).Le gambe sono composte da 4 sezioni, una gamba presenta il classico rivestimento in neoprene (penso) e, cosa non trascurabile, una gamba può essere smontata ed utilizzata come se fosse un monopiede.Il cavalletto presenta una colonna centrale (sempre in carbonio) con una altezza di circa 40 cm, regolabile e dotata di un pratico gancio per appendere un eventuale contrappeso.Le sezioni (se utilizzate) portano l'altezza del cavalletto ad un massimo di 173 cm (testa esclusa) ed una volta richiusa l'occupazione massima non supera i 60 cm.Tra i tanti cavalletti utilizzati, questo rientra sicuramente tra quelli "top", sia per la dotazione sia per la sensazione di robustezza, che per me è di fondamentale importanza in quanto normalmente deve garantire che la costosa attrezzatura non cada !Il cavalletto viene fornito di:- Custodia da trasporto con tracolla e maniglia- Testa a sfera con sgancio rapido e bolla- Set di chiavi a brugola per operazioni di smontaggio (manutenzione)In definitiva, un cavalletto professionale al giusto prezzo.PRO- Interamente in Carbonio- Spessore delle gambe notevole- Puntali estraibili- Alta qualità dei materiali- Cura dei particolari- DotazioneCONTRO- Niente da segnalareSpero che questa mini recensione vi sia stata utile.

Ich habe sehr lange mit mir gehadert, ob ich überhaupt ein Stativ brauche, und wenn ja, in welchem Preissegment ich zuschlagen sollte.In letzter Konsequenz wollte ich nicht zu viel Geld investieren, weil ich das Stativ nur selten gebrauchen werde, aber ich wollte auch eine gewisse Qualität und Mobilität bekommen.Das hier beschriebene K&F Concept Carbon Stativ aus der X - Series schien diesen Anspruch zu erfüllen...Geliefert wird das Stativ in einer schönen, kompakten und stabilen Cordura Tragetasche. Nach dem Auspacken war ich zunächst sehr überrascht, wie leicht das Stativ sich anfühlt, und ein wenig in Sorge ob der Stabilität die erleben würde.Die Sorge ist unbegründet!Das Stativ ist sehr hochwertig verarbeitet, alle Bestandteile sind sehr sauber verarbeitet und passen wunderbar in einander.Die Beine des Stativs, die sich zum Transport schön kompakt um die Mittelsäule schlagen lassen, sind mit einer kleinen Drehung der Ringe an den Beinen entriegelt, und lassen sich leicht ausziehen. Wieder ein kurzer Dreh, und sie sind fest verriegelt.Die Mittelsäule ist stabil gearbeitet, und trägt zur Gesamtstabilität bei anstelle diese zu verschlechtern. Auch sind die Passungen an dem Stativ sehr maßhaltig, und die Komponenten sitzen sauber aneinander, ohne Spalten oder zu wackeln.Auch der recht kompakte Kopf aus der 30iger Serie ist ausreichend stabil und lässt sich leicht verstellen, aber auch sicher arretieren, wenn die Kamera ausgerichtet ist.Mein schwerstes Setup wiegt ca. 4kg und wird sicher getragen, sowohl vom Kopf als auch vom Stativ selbst.Wenn es notwendig wird, kann man das Stativ an dem Haken unter der Mittelsäule auch noch extra beschweren, z.B. bei starkem Wind, oder sehr leichter Kamera.Ein nettes zusätzliches Merkmal ist, dass man eines der Beine abschrauben kann, und dann sogar ein Einbeinstativ hat, das man beinahe in der Jackentasche tragen kann, jedenfalls was das Gewicht angeht.Insgesamt bin ich mit dem Stativ und dem Kopf sehr zufrieden, von der Traglast her habe ich noch einen soliden Spielraum, so dass auch Neuanschaffungen mit mehr Gewicht kein Problem sein werden.Das geringe Gewicht des Stativs ist ein Garant dafür, dass man es auch einpackt und mitnimmt, das war für mich ein wichtiges Argument.Die Langzeittauglichkeit muss sich noch erweisen, aber ich habe derzeit keine Bedenken, dass das Stativ seinen Dienst tun wird.