I have two other tripods of this design...one at about $125, the other at about $500. Price-wise this matches the other budget friendly one, as that is what I was in the market for...but it is a step ABOVE the similar priced one in terms of quality. There is a noticeable lack of quality when compared to the expensive one, but you expect that. This is a great entry point into this style of tripod if you are curious, or just know you need good stable footage but don't have a commercial budget to work with. The fluid head works pretty well, and certainly well enough for how I want to use the tripod...which is a third camera that is gimbal mounted, so I need something that can hold some weight, hold the position, but also be smooth pan & tilt when I need it...and while this isn't the best fluid head I have tried, it IS the best one at the price point I have tried. This would be my new standard budget video tripod if I were still in the market, or eyeing filling out a studio at a reasonable price. The one area of concern I have is the feet...they just feel so small and tiny compared to both my other two...but that is the only deficiency I can find. I would recommend this one for those looking to control costs.

This is a good, all but professional grade tripod. Please don't take that as a slam on this tripod. When I state "all but" what I really mean is that I'm pretty sure many professionals would have no problem using this.

The "fluid head" that comes with this is very nice when it comes to smoothly rotating your camera. The description states this as the "...fluid head supports 360° horizontal pan and -70°/+90° vertical tilt, enabling diverse shooting angles and providing video creators with stable footage. Also includes detachable handle for a different dominant hand...". This head also sports a quick release/quick install feature that is described in the description as a "...Fast and safe camera installation and disassembly in one second, improve work efficiency, suitable for rapid changes in shooting scenes...". I also like that it comes with both a 1/4-20 and a 3/8-16 screw on the quick release.

The description also states that this is made up primarily from aluminum, or specifically a sturdy aluminum alloy. I don't have a way of checking this claim, but I can say that it feels robust and sturdy so it should last a good while. Finally, this tripod extends from a respectable ~34 1/2" to an impressive 79 1/2" maximum height. It folds down to 36 1/4" including the head for easy storage in the included bag.

When this first arrived I did my typical initial inspection of the item and didn't find any leftover manufacturing process substances such as oils, sharp edges, blemishes or other defects that would render this unfunctional or unsafe. At this price point (~$110), I believe this to be a good value. A quick search shows similar items costing between ~$100-175. Would I order this again? Yes, I believe I would.

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This tripod was impressive from the moment I opened the box. It comes packed in a beautiful and thick carrying case with a couple of handles so you can carry it like a briefcase. There's a couple of loops on the bag's body on either end, presumably for a shoulder/crossbody strap, but mine didn't come with any strap. That's too bad, because while it's not overly heavy this tripod is no lightweight and being able to carry it over the shoulder would be highly practical in many situations.

The quick-disconnect cold shoe comes with 3 different sized threaded connectors for basically anything that can mount on a tripod. The shoe is long and can be moved forward and back while still being locked to the tripod, then you secure it with a side mechanism once you've got it in place. The entire head is mounted by a gimbal-like ball mechanism so if you're set up outdoors or on uneven terrain you can always level your head before shooting. A built in bubble level makes sure you get it flat every time.

The fluidity of the head makes taking panning shots a dream. No worries about quick jerks of the camera with this guy, everything's a smooth, measured move for easy shooting. The arm or handle can be positioned in many ways and moved to either side of the head so you've always got the handle just where you need it.

The legs are double-pole legs giving them all added stability. The locking lever mechanisms really hold tight and the legs are solid as a rock once extended and set. And this thing gets TALL with 3 segments to each leg you'll find this tripod gets high enough to shoot over a crowd.

The specs say it'll hold up to 17.6 pounds, but this thing is so sturdy I wouldn't be surprised if it could hold a lot more. I wouldn't recommend pushing the load limit, though, as this is too nice a tripod to chance breaking it. Sure, it's not cheap, but it's well worth the current asking price. Taking into account the quality, durability, functionality, features, and price I'd say this is a fantastic value on one of the best tripods I've ever used.

The K&F Concept 80" video tripod is impressively sturdy and smooth. The fluid head provides excellent control for panning and tilting, and the quick-release plate makes setup fast. It handles heavy cameras with no wobble and adjusts easily for different shooting angles.

If you are looking for a tripod for your 35mm DSLR with a normal lens, this is probably not the one that you want. This is a big, heavy tripod intended for large optics or cameras. Think big professional studio cameras, cameras with long range lenses (1000mm and up) or spotting scopes. It works great for it's intended purposes. Smooth operation and extremely stable.