I've been into photography for about 35 years, the last 5 of which in a semi-professional capacity. I've gone through a LOT of tripods of various levels, but never one to spend $500+ on a tripod. Photographers today have a lot more economical options, and this one is at or near the top of that pyramid.Wow, where to start... I read some of the other positive reviews and it seems like they're pretty much covered it, so I'll just throw in my agreement: you'd have to spend a LOT more to get a better tripod than this.It's at an awkward position in the tripod range - pricey for the beginner, and too inexpensive for the seasoned pro who wants only the best. If this is perhaps more than you wanted to spend, but CAN afford this - don't go through the pain of constantly moving up every few years like I did, jump ahead and buy this one. When I was starting out, to get a tripod anywhere near this quality, you'd have to spend MANY hundreds of dollars (in 1990's money).The quality and materials are all Good/Excellent. I recently reviewed a similar tripod that was a bit cheaper, but not nearly as flexible as this one and it had a few cheaper-feeling pieces. I felt it deserved 5 stars for value, so this one definitely qualifies for a 5.First off - this is the TALLEST tripod I have ever seen!!! In addition to having one more leg segment than most, the vertical extension tube in the center has TWO telescoping segments as well! (With two ball-head joints) This can stretch higher than I could even reach. Crazy!And, as you can see in the description, the center tube can be made to swivel and tilt. I tried it in the (almost) worst-case scenario - my heavy Canon with a mid-size lens in the fully-extended horizontal position with the camera aimed in a "normal" horizontal position. Admittedly, it struggled to hold this position, but it did. It might not have been able to do it with one of my heavy telephoto (100-400) but that would be an odd scenario anyway.) WIth the tube only halfway extended, it should be able to hold just about anything you can throw at it.The ball head works really well. Smooth and no free play, and no matter what angle you have your camera at when you lock it down, it will stay without any drift. (Okay, maybe a millimeter or 2 of drift, but that's probably just from releasing the upward pressure your own hand was exerting on the whole rig - not the ball head itself that's moving.)You can flip the center stack so that you can mount your camera on the bottom for a low perspective. I did not actually test this feature yet so I'm not sure how difficult it is to flip the mechanism. Suffice to say, this tripod can probably do any oddball position that you've ever seen any tripod do.All the legs and latches that matter are aluminum. The plastic and rubberized parts are well above the average.Being aluminum, it's surprisingly light for its size. That said, it's not hard to get a quality, lighter tripod, even in this price range, but it will be a smaller tripod. When you consider the size and flexibility of this one, it seems pretty light.Most photographers have multiple tripods, and this one makes a good case for that as well. This is a wonderful "does everything" tripod, but it might be a bit bulky and overkill for long-distance hiking. (However, one of the legs can be detached and combined with parts from the center stack to be used as a monopod - so with some effort, this could truly be an all-purpose tool.) Personally, I would have a quality, low-frills, light tripod for travel or hiking, and this one for all staged, commercial, or studio work. It's a great studio tripod - the flexibility lends itself well to product photography.OK, I feel like I'm rambling without adding a whole lot of new info. EXCELLENT product, excellent quality especially for the price, can go ridiculously tall, lightweight for the size. No hesitation in recommending it.Hope this helps!

My daughter and I both do video product reviews from time to time. I have jerky solutions in the past for headbutts. We wanted something a little more professional and stable. It was exactly what we needed.

It is so cleverly designed and versatile. It can be a normal tripod, monopod, aerial or sub-lung tripod. It is quite light and comes with an excellent carry bag.

I admit it took me a bit of time (aka fathoming the instructions) to figure out how the aerial part comes out of the main tripod. It cleverly stores inside the main shaft when not needed.

So glad I invested in this.

This is the most adaptable tripod I've ever seen.First off, It's extremely tall. I'm 6'3", and when it's fully deployed I can't reach the camera button to take a picture. If I wanted to get a crane shot with whatever I had on hand, this is what I would use. I might actually get some use out of the remote I purchased with my camera years ago.The monopod option feels a bit gimmicky, but if I had just enough room to take one (pod?) with me and felt like I might need a tripod, or a monopod, this is really the only thing I've ever seen that can be both.It has a 90 degree joint so I can get those top down product shots, and it even comes with a ball mount so I don't have to attach my own head. Speaking of the ball mount, it has a great smooth motion, so if I wanted to (and you have steady enough hands) I could use it as a steady axis for panning and tilting motion shots.On top of all that, the legs splay way out, so not only can I get extremely high shots, I can use this as a very low tripod that holds the camera inches away from the ground. With the 90 degree elbow arm, I can even hold the camera out to the side, and swing it upside down with the ball mount holding it at nearly ground level.The legs deploy fairly well. I've used legs with smoother action, but they're not bad.It's light and with the bag it's easy to carry around.The only thing left to talk about is the sturdiness. I'd call it mostly sturdy. I'd trust it to hold my camera, but on a windy day there will be motion in the shot. I can feel a bit of wiggle, and there's more with it fully extended. If I was using it for long exposure photography, I'd want to throw some sand bags on the hook.Overall a great tripod for anyone looking for an all-in-1 solution.Highly recommended.

I'm a very amateur photographer, mainly doing some candids of the family and friends, and some more ambitious vacation photos. We also use it for bird photos in the backyard. I've got a Canon Rebel SL3 with the kit lens, a Canon 50mm, and a Tamron 70-300mm, which is the heaviest of the 3.I've had other cheap tripods in the past. They do OK for what they are, but never provide quite as sturdy a platform as I like. They are not smooth or easy to adjust. They also tend to break because they are made of cheap materials. Also, they tend to be heavy.This tripod is a BIG step up from what I'm used to. If you're a professional and already have 4+ figure carbon fiber tripods that are loaded with features and engineered like a Porsche, you might not appreciate this as much as I do. But for the typical photography hobbyist looking to get into a quality tripod for not a lot of money, this is an excellent choice.The features I really like:- It can get very low (including mounting camera underneath - great for garden macros), very high, and everything in between.- Double ball heads give you every possible angle- Bubble level helps you get the camera straight- Quick release is very easy to screw in and out, as well as mount- Everything that tightens or loosens allows you do to so very quickly and easily- Almost every adjustment feels smooth- Monopod option, so it's like a 2fer reallyMy only complaint - the written instructions are very difficult to understand. That said, the diagrams are good enough for anyone to explore and figure out.Overall, though, this is a great deal on a nice quality tripod. I think it's worth the cash over a more basic model, even if you are just a hobbyist.

I couldn't find any flaws in the fit and finish of this tripod. It all seems very well made and quite sturdy. All the tightening/locking knobs worked smoothly and securely. With the various configurations available, you can get plenty of height with this tripod, or get right down to the ground with your camera (or whatever) mounted underneath the tripod. For the price, I'd say this is a really impressive item.

I'm a very amateur photographer, mainly doing some candids of the family and friends, and some more ambitious vacation photos. We also use it for bird photos in the backyard. I've got a Canon Rebel SL3 with the kit lens, a Canon 50mm, and a Tamron 70-300mm, which is the heaviest of the 3.I've had other cheap tripods in the past. They do OK for what they are, but never provide quite as sturdy a platform as I like. They are not smooth or easy to adjust. They also tend to break because they are made of cheap materials. Also, they tend to be heavy.This tripod is a BIG step up from what I'm used to. If you're a professional and already have 4+ figure carbon fiber tripods that are loaded with features and engineered like a Porsche, you might not appreciate this as much as I do. But for the typical photography hobbyist looking to get into a quality tripod for not a lot of money, this is an excellent choice.The features I really like:- It can get very low (including mounting camera underneath - great for garden macros), very high, and everything in between.- Double ball heads give you every possible angle- Bubble level helps you get the camera straight- Quick release is very easy to screw in and out, as well as mount- Everything that tightens or loosens allows you do to so very quickly and easily- Almost every adjustment feels smooth- Monopod option, so it's like a 2fer reallyMy only complaint - the written instructions are very difficult to understand. That said, the diagrams are good enough for anyone to explore and figure out.Overall, though, this is a great deal on a nice quality tripod. I think it's worth the cash over a more basic model, even if you are just a hobbyist.

Running your hand along it, very smooth. The look, very shiny and professional. The strength, clearly above normal. The mobility, really high.It comes with it's own case, which I actually had no use for. I feel like a lot of companies put a lot in things that just pointlessly cost more money, and should instead put everything into the product, not the accessories.Overall though, this is a fantastic product. I really enjoy it.

In this case, you're spending just over $100 and getting a great all-around tripod. It might not be the most high-tech, high-end product, but for the serious photographer or videographer, it's an exceptional solution.

I love how big it can be. I took a photo of me next to it. I am 175cm tall. If you put it in monopod mode, you can make it even bigger. It's quite flexible.

the main downside is that the directions are quite lacking. I took a picture of all the relevant pages. On the other hand, the operation is quite intuitive so with a little tweaking you should be able to figure out how to operate it. Everything is quite smooth. You don't have a jerky sensation.

Hope the photos are helpful to give you an idea of ​​what you are getting. I also like that it comes with a carrying case with a nice handle and an optional shoulder strap. All in all, this is an exceptional value. I recommand it. I filmed everywhere. It will be a welcome addition to my arsenal.

I really like the K&F Concept SA254T1 in terms of very good value for money. The tripod gives a very high quality impression in all aspects. From the mounting clips on the tripod legs to the padded feet.
Details such as the integrated spirit level for alignment complete the very good overall picture.
However, the biggest added value for me comes from the versatility of the tripod. Almost all common angle positions and heights can be implemented using the flexible configuration variants.
And all with a surprisingly low weight of the entire construction.
Absolute top quality.