K&F Concept 75.6 inch/192cm Camera Tripod, Heavy Duty DSLR Tripods with 360 Degree Ball Head Load Capacity 8kg/17.6lbs, Detachable Monopod, Cellphone Clip for Smartphone O275A5+BH-36

I was looking for a lightweight tripod with enough height to travel with, and this one fits the bill. This tripod came in a nice compact carrying bag, Bluetooth remote for your phone, extra quick release plate, and a two-sided phone, iPad adaptor that will fit up to 7.8”. The ball head has a bubble level next to it, and rotates smoothly, it is removable if you want to switch to another type of head to fit your needs. The collapsed tripod measures 16.92” and extends to 75.59”, well over 6’ which was what I was looking for. The bonus of this tripod is the removeable leg to convert it to a monopod for ease of movement between objects when taking shots, I don’t see me using this feature much, but glad it’s there if I ever needed. Overall, this is a solid tripod, lightweight, secure locking sections, and great height, I’m glad that I purchased it.
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The weight is in the moderate, too light category. What immediately drew me to it was it included an iPhone mount that doubles as an iPad mount. (Or whatever system phone and tablet you have... within reason) It comes in a nice case that is waterproof (not to be submerged though) The height adjustments go all the way from down close, to all the way up to over 75 inches yet the whole package collapses an overall length in the cast of only 16.9". It also has quick release plates and even a Bluetooth remote that is compatible with a wide array of devices. On top of all of that, they give you a substantial ball head which is worth the price of admission as a standalone device. It's great to be able to balance the horizon without having to manually start playing with individual leg heights, something that is especially important when shooting on a hillside for example. All in all, a great package with utmost portability.

I’m giving it five stars for a tripod in this low price range. It is very versatile and comes with lots of extra features.

This tripod is way sturdier than those flimsy little tripods that are only meant for use with mobile phones. It is plastic, but feels heavy and sturdy enough to hold a DSLR with an average lens. I was hoping to use it with my SeeStar S30 Smart Telescope, but it is barely sturdy enough for that. I definitely would not put a Seestar S50 on it.

The legs lock into three different positions - the widest one being all the way out at 90°. At first this seems silly and useless, but the legs extended independently, so if you were, for instance, on the side of a cliff, you could have two legs down and the third at 90° up against the cliff. This is really handy and a great design.

It comes with lots of extras like a pull-out monopod (one of the legs), a mobile phone holder, and a Bluetooth smartphone camera remote, which works very well.

It even comes with a ball-head mount. I’m used to working with a big, heavy, sturdy ball-head mount, so this one seems flimsy to me, but it works fine. We don’t always need expensive, top-of-the-line equipment.

This K&F tripod is a very lightweight tripod. I was a bit surprised how light it was as it’s much lighter than my other tripods. This tripod is mostly made of plastic. Even the ball head is mostly made of plastic as well. Despite being made of mostly plastic, the tripod still feels sturdy. It’s not rock stable as higher end or heavier tripods but it’s feels better than those basic tripods.

You also get some accessories with the tripod. You get a Bluetooth remote, a cell phone / tablet holder, and 2 ARCA Swiss style quick release plates. The 2 plates are made of plastic as well. One of the leg can be detach and be used as a monopod as well. The Fliplock for the legs locked up nice and tight with no play. The leg angle lock has a spring to lock back in place when you adjust the leg angle which is nice.

If you’re looking to step up from the basic tripod, this could be a good choice. It’s lighter than other tripods of this design but offers the same features.

I was looking to buy a ball head for one of my tripods to use in conjunction with a shooting rest for my rifles, and then I saw this tripod with ball head that cost the same as just the ball head I was almost ready to order, so I decided to get this instead since it was like getting the tripod for free. This tripod is a decent weight for its size to use as a shooting tripod at over 3.25 pounds (52-ounces), so I wouldn’t consider this a lightweight tripod.

Pros:

- Very compact at 17-inches by around 4-inches, with a moderate weight of approximately 3.75-pounds.

- Flick Lever Lock adjustments on the legs.

- Foam lining on one of the legs for easier carrying in cold weather.

- Included zippered carrying/storage case with strap instead of a cheap storage sack with drawstrings (although it’s kind of crinkly sounding).

- Broad range of adjustability.

- 2 Quick-releases plate for quick removal or re-installation of cameras or other items, and it makes it easy to switch them out.

- Includes a Basic Smartphone Mount with both wide and narrow jaws and a Bluetooth remote.

- Built in Bubble Level at one of the leg shoulders.

- You can get very low to the ground in the lowest position: 21-inches and extends camera up to 75-inches high.

- Spring-loaded clip on the bottom of the tripod allows for low angle macro shots, or you can flip the legs so that the ball head is close to the ground.

- Has the ability to convert to a lightweight monopod.

- Conforms to the Arca Swiss standard ball-head dovetail mount, so you can replace the quick release plate with another one of any brand of the same specs if you need to.

Cons (Deducting one star for these):

- The tripod is a little wobbly, that is, the slightest vibrations do make it shake a bit when fully extended. This is because there are not stabilizing braces connecting the three legs to each other.

- Excluding the shafts, most of the tripod is made of plastic components that could cause long-term durability issues. Even the camera mounting interface is plastic.

- The feet on the tripod are not self-adjusting/leveling, which would have been preferred for uneven ground.

- The Ball head is mostly plastic except for the ball itself, so I question its long-term durability.

- I question the longevity of the spring-loaded shoulder adjustment clips that allow the legs to pivot out the 180-degrees.

The cons are relatively benign based on the fact that this is a tripod of under fifty bucks at the time of this writing. I think it is a good deal and recommend it for anyone looking for a compact light-duty tripod that is of the ball-head style.

This tripod is surprisingly feature-rich for how affordable it is. K&F is a solid brand and their quality is typically pretty reliable, this thing is no exception. For a relatively cheap travel tripod it's got some cool features, and some limitations.

To start, it's made from very lightweight materials. The entire thing is made of plastic, the only metal components being the legs and a few screws holding the whole thing together. This isn't a good or bad thing necessarily, it won't weigh you down much on a hike or take up too much room in the trunk, but its mostly plastic construction does make me concerned for its longevity. The leg locks and quick release plate make me particularly nervous. I don't mind plastic components but I have a hard time trusting elements that will receive so much wear being plastic.

On the plus side, it has surprisingly nice features that really elevate it (pun intended). It gets very tall for such a compact tripod! It advertises 75" but I measured it up to 78" with everything fully extended. It also comes with a counterweight hook to attach your bag to, keeping your camera nice and steady. The detachable monopod is a cool feature, too and really gives this thing an edge over other affordable tripods for people using a mirrorless camera or gopro/DJI Osmo for vlogging on the go. The ballhead is plastic but feels secure and the swivel control on the head has a nice resistant smoothness to it. It even has a bubble level which is a feature I've seen other cheaper tripods skip. Very nice.

Aside from the concerning (if understandable, given the cost) plastic build, the only thing I felt detracted from this thing was its lack of a tilt handle. I get that this is a basic ballhead tripod meant primarily for photography, not video, but the monopod function really only makes sense for video and it would be the full package if it included even a small arm for better composition control. Ultimately this is a small complaint about an otherwise pretty excellent little travel tripod. Definitely check it out if you need a compact tripod on the go.

This review is for the K&F Concept Camera Tripod.

My old tripod worked mostly fine, but the lubricant inside some of the aluminum components had seeped out and it had made the neck of the tripod sticky, and it became gross to continue using it.

I ordered this replacement tripod because I'm a huge fan of K&F Concept products and I've been been disappointed.

This new camera tripod continues my streak of great products from K&F Concept.

I love that it becomes quite tall, even though you can fold it up and store it in such a compact bag. It's very portable and not too heavy, but not completely light, either. It's very functional and adjustable and I absolutely love that it can be detached into a monopod. I'm very satisfied with the build quality, but I'm less satisfied with the price. At the time of my order

Quality tripod with the versatility of a monopod! This has been great for it's variety of functionality. Being able to use it as a monopod and a tripod has come in handy in quite a few situations for me! Very pleased with this product, and that it comes in its own soft carrying case.

Feels sturdy, made almost fully out of aluminum. Included monopod is a sweet touch, large ball on the top and easy tightening system makes it easy to stabilize (especially with the included bubble level). Gets super tall, and comes with small carrying bag that holds everything. Some type of arm would be nice, other than that no complaints!

I am pretty happy with this tripod. Even though it is a compact size, the materials used are very high quality. The legs are a lot beefier than I was expecting and I have no concerns about it supporting the weight of my camera. I like how the legs fold in reverse which makes the overall size of this tripod very compact. The phone holder is also much better than any that I have previously owned. It is very large and will hold my device while its in a filming rig and it also opens large enough to hold a good sized tablet. I also like how it can be converted into a monopod for even more portability.