68"/172cm 5-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with 360 Degree Ball Head - D255C4 + BH-28L(SA255C1)
SKU: KF09.093
Bought this as a "throw-away" tripod for my last journey to eastern Europe with the idea that if needed, it could be left behind. It's cheaper than my regular carbon-fiber tripod though not quite as sturdy but a lot lower cost. It comes complete with a smart-phone clamp and quick-release place and folds up quite nicely. Even comes with the proper wrenches. However, the feet unscrew easily and one must constantly make sure they down come out. There are a few other little things that easily loosen but they are minor and if you are aware, you shouldn't have issues.One thing I like is that this tripod extends a little higher than my other small travel sticks but, like other than my larger tripod, there's no easy way to get the camera near to the ground other than upside-down which looks great in an ad, but has always been a PIA in practices. IMO, when the legs can go nearly to the ground, the column should be able to be split so that one doesn't have to carry a short center column nor try to work the camera glass-awkward.
07/08/2025
Got this for occasional use as a photographic tripod but use the walking stick bit every day so I'm getting my money's worth! Nice carrying bag makes it easy to take out with you.
07/08/2025
For the price this is a really great tripod. It may not be the lightest or sturdiest but it's definitely not hundreds of dollars more to get that slight difference. The features it includes does put it in the same category as those costing hundreds more. I've included a picture of the manual that came with since a few people said they didn't get one. I didn't really find a need for it as it's very simple to use and figure out. Overall very pleased with the tripod so far.
07/08/2025
My current tripod is a Manfrotto and while it is a good tripod, I was looking for something that was a little more versatile, lightweight but sturdy.I almost ordered a product twice the price but decided to take a risk on this one and i'm not disappointed.The tripod is stylish, easy to use, feels really robust yet reasonably lightweight.The mobile phone tripod mount also doubles as a secondary mount for a camera so means out of the box, you can have two quick release mounts and the mobile phone holder just gives that extra bit of versatility to the kit.Having the level on the ball head is a feature i didn't really expect to like but in fact its really helpful when setting up.I love the ease of use and I love the colours and styling.
06/08/2025
The stand is great and has alot of cool features. The only issue I'm having is with the mounting screw that attaches the camera to the stand. It's pretty short and I have a hard time getting it mounted, there should be more threads on the screw.
06/08/2025
Incredibly small stand for the money. Yes, it is not as big or robust as the more expensive options, but the size and weight make it ideal for those places where you just can not get the larger racks. And it's much easier to carry around with your own bag. The addition of the smartphone adapter is brilliant, and the colors make it a good choice for Sony camera enthusiasts.
02/08/2025
It looks and feel nice. Comes in a good carry case. Is quick and easy to assemble and is versatile. My only complaint is the camera mount cleat screw, which seem to loosen up very easily if being active with the camera and needs constant retightening to keep the camera stable.
29/07/2025
Great in general - However the head bolt is stuck in to the head and not the tripod so mounting another head is out of the question without obtaining a secondary bolt.
28/07/2025
It is everything I expected. It is light and small. It feels and looks sturdy and durable. The rubber feet are perfect to keep it from slipping, hard enough not to wear out and soft enough to have a good grip. The head feels firm and well built. The tubes look and feel firm. I had a problem with the first delivery, they sent me the SA255C model box, but inside came the SA254 (aluminum), amazon's return service worked very fast and without any problems. They always helped me and followed the whole return and reshipment process.
18/07/2025