K&F Concept SA254M1 62'' DSLR Camera Tripod Lightweight and Compact Aluminum Detachable Monopod Tripod with 360 Panorama Ball Head Quick Release Plate for Travel and Work

I have never really been overly fussed about carbon fibre tripods, I've used metal tripods for years and liked the weight of it. When the K&F Concept 67" Carbon Fiber Camera Tripod arrived I was surprised at how light weight it was, The Ball head is the heaviest part of the tripod. Now I must admit i have a low profile KFconcept ball head so i changed it over onto this tripod. The legs are smooth and quick to release and retain and I like how premium it feels. The tripod handled everything i threw at it. I went out on a four hour shoot do take some star trail shots.. The tripod was that sturdy that I didn't need to align any shots in Photoshop! no camera shake, no movement. It was SOLID. I took some macro shots and again, no shake and the image pin sharp. The last one I tried was a 6 minute sunrise shot and again even with wind the tripod was solid. I didn't weight the tripod down with my bag. It didn't need it.. If you are in the market for a new tripod I would highly recommend this one, you won't be disappointed, It's VERY sturdy and I would be happy to and already do use it for my paid photography work.

Most travel tripods are a little on the short side and my current Sirui tripod is no exception with a working height of 120cm (or 145cm with centre column extended). After some research, I was pleased to find the K&F TC2534 had a non-extended working height of 142cm. This would be an ideal height, especially as the centre column is removable ( I dislike extendable centre columns). I had purchased a K&F TC2335 some months previously, but was underwhelmed by the quality of construction, so returned it. On opening the box of the TC2534, I was immediately impressed. It is a very well made quality product and sufficiently sturdy with the legs extended fully. The adjustment catches on the legs work well and feel positive as do the friction joints on the legs. I was also pleased to discover that the feet can be unscrewed, so I've ordered some spikes for use on muddy surfaces. The ball head is quite substantial and has a smooth action, although I've since replaced it with a lighter Sirui ballhead as a personal preference. The supplied bag is quite roomy, so I don't have to fight to zip it up. There's also room to keep some accessories (e.g panning clamp & nodal slide) inside the bag. All in all, a lot of thought has gone into the design of this tripod and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. However, I do have one suggestion for improvement. It would have been nice to have a spirit level on the legs so the tripod legs can be levelled for taking panoramics.

Positives Good buy as this is very sturdy for the number of sections it uses and the ability to extend to a monopod and adjust to low level macro photography is great. It's very easy to change and fits nicely into a sturdy bag. Seens very well made and I like the colours with good rubber feet and for the price this rates against a lot higher priced ones. The panoramic head is very smooth and easy to move whilst appearing well made and takes weight well and keeps it position when tightened. Hook underneath is a little small but will accept a camera bag to add to stability if the handle is quite small a handy plus not in the description so more a niggle Negatives The worst annoyance with this is the baseplate which is easy removal not really the quick release ones I would say but the actual screw does not fit into my camera enough to give a solid base and this allows for a wobble as stated in other reviews. ( see video) with care normal photography is possible and fast shutter speeds. Any long exposure photos are affected by this especially at night shoots where slightest movements can affect a shot immensely. If i had done this quicker i would have been in the return window and tried to get the baseplate returned. The twist locks can be a little unforgiving if not tightened that little bit extra , although the weight they take once done seems to be very good and more of a extra check you will need to think about and take a few more seconds. Overall i would buy again tho I have had to use a cheap baseplate from my aldi tripod to get a stable connection with the camera and is the only real reason this loses 1 star.

I bought this tripod as a birthday present for my sister, as she's seriously into her photography and wanted one to add to her kit of camera stuff. I decided to go for this as it's made of carbon fibre, as opposed to aluminium, and unlike aluminium carbon fibre doesn't rust, so it's ideal for use outdoors, even if it does start raining. The tripod can be adjusted into several different positions in order to gain the best shot - the length of the legs can be individually altered in the event that you have to stand it on uneven surfaces, such as if you're standing it on rocky terrain and need to find a way of standing it so as to get the camera sitting level on the tripod, as opposed to sitting lop-sided. It also comes with a very small shaft that hangs from a chain when it's not being used. Given that the angle of all three legs can even be adjusted so that they're almost level to the ground this makes the tripod especially useful for getting shots that look as though you were lying on your belly aiming up the camera when the shot was taken - simply get all three legs as close to the ground as possible, screw on the short shaft and you can sit the camera on that and get low-level photographs that may otherwise be very awkward, if not impossible, to get otherwise. All in all I'd say that this is a very well made and well thought out piece of kit - if you're currently split between getting this or opting for one of the cheaper aluminium models then get this - it's well worth the money and you certainly won't regret it.

Very light weight and easy to carry everywhere

Pretty decent little tripod for the cost. To those saying it's too heavy, perhaps eat some more protein based food because this is beyond light. The only real complaint I have is the leg release locks on the main hub where all 3 attach. It's rather flimsy but very very minor detail and doesn't stop me from using this tripod in any way shape or form. I tested it out for stability on my 1984 Canon AE-1 Program and put my longest lense onto it. Locked everything down and gave things a good wiggle. The tripod held up well and I feel confident taking it out in the field. It's a good height and I really like the twist locks on the legs. It's compact enough that it will fit into the side of a camera back pack with no issues. The carrying bag is decent quality it seems and is a nice add on. If you're thinking about ordering it, go ahead. It's a nice little tripod for the field and folds up quite compact.

Muy buen equipo, buena calidad del los acabados y el material, lo recomiendo, trae su estuche de viaje, el color naranja con negro combinan y se profesional.

Super, nice & light. Perfect for my needs

this is just as its described. very sturdy and the carry bag is very handy