K&F Concept 70 inch/178cm Camera Tripod, Lightweight Travel Tripods for Camera with 360 Degree Ball Head Load Capacity 8kg/17.6lbs, Cellphone Clip for Smartphone Live Streaming Vlog K234A3+BH-36

I'm a very amateur photographer, but I do have a heavy DLSR with a long zoom lens, and I'm often trying to take pictures of birds at full extension, so I wanted to try out a tripod that I could fairly easily take on walks or pack for trips. This tripod seems great so far.It folds pretty small and comes with a nice carrying case. For casual use at home, I can set it to my preferred height and then invert it to tuck neatly into the corner of my living room for easy access - it stands well on all three legs and the legs lock in place. There are three adjustment segments for height adjustment, plus center pole height adjustment - the maximum height is well above my (5'6") head, and the minimum is low enough for resting on a lower surface if needed. The legs have adjustable angles but not infinitely - there are three or four fixed positions. The instructions are actually incorrect regarding how to open the legs back out - the locking clip on this model needs to be pulled up to disengage, instead of pushing down as they indicate.The camera screws onto an included plate - the plate comes clipped onto the tripod and is somewhat confusing, but you loosen the plate screw to remove the plate, then attach it to the camera. Otherwise you can't reach the back of the screw to actually tighten it. This is actually a really nice feature because 1) you don't have to spin your camera around to attach it to the tripod, and 2) you can leave the plate attached to the camera even when you aren't using the tripod, and then quickly clip it back on when needed.The tripod head has a ball level for adjustment, but the camera doesn't actually look level to me when the ball says it's in the right position, so I don't really trust it. It does absolutely help making sure that it's vertical side to side, but my camera lens is definitely pointing somewhat downward, so forward-backward vertical may not be accurate. There is a 360 degree horizontal rotation via the lowest adjustment knob, so once you have your position locked you could take pictures all around and not lose your horizontal line. The second adjustment knob is a full ball rotation, so you can move the camera in any direction in order to pick your position and then lock it there. Both very useful features, and seem to work well. The locking screws do hold tight, even with a very heavy camera setup in place.There is an extra attachment piece to hold a phone, that then screws vertically onto the tripod. I'm sure that's a nice feature, but I don't think it's a selling point. If you're lugging around a tripod, it's not for your phone pictures.All in all, excellent tripod. I'm excited to take it on my next birding adventure.

To be straight forward on this review want you to know that I really like what this company offers in quality picture taking accessory items. This Tripod kept my faith and gathered my full approval forthright.It has almost everything going for it. It stands tall and mighty at a full 70 inches. From there you have a folded up compactness for toting of only 17 inches. That feature does sacrifice the use of a center brace. However, the construction of the legs is solid reinforcement and the need for a cross brace in most instances of image capturing in the field is rare, or so it is for me.The zippered carrying bag is of good quality, the locking snaps on the tripod's legs are positive acting and smooth. One hand adjustments to height of the stand can easily be achieved using only one hand.The top of the mount has an appropriate tiny arm extension that holds the bubble level. The quick connect works very smoothly and without suggesting that there can be danger from a sudden dismount of a camera or scope.THE STAR OF THE SHOW:Now we come to the greatest feature of this tripod's accessory package.A well designed wireless phone adapter. I usually have no regard for these damaging bear-traps that can destroy a valuable phone. Not in this case because you set the grip, not torturous springs that can exert far too much pressure on the surround of your phone and in some cases upon the edges of the screen itself. This accessory by K&F Concepts for mounting the phone in a pinch situation, is one of the best in the biz. Well made, good machining, secure grip pads...and you set the amount by turning the grip pressure adjusting machine screw with a large grooved knob at one end.I never put my phone into one of these gadgets on other accessory packages but this one from K&F is a welcomed exception to my usual opinion and non-use of such an item. I actually celebrated this surprise by using the adapter and affixing my phone to the top of the tripod. It is a quality, useful item, and contributes substantially to the value of this tripod.I think you are beginning to see why I like this company...they think things out, they listen, and they design to please the marketplace.Great tripod at a very modest price. It is an excellent value so it receives my full approval with FiveBIG STARS.

PROS:Extremadamente ligero (1.28kg)Altura máxima considerable (178cm)Gran capacidad de carga (8kg)Cabezal esférico de calidadVersatilidad en uso (incluye clip para móvil)CONTRAS:Podría ser menos estable en condiciones muy ventosasEl sistema de bloqueo podría requerir ajustes periódicosPORTABILIDAD Y DISEÑO:El K&F Concept K234A3+BH-36 destaca inmediatamente por su increíble relación peso-funcionalidad. Con solo 1.28kg, es sorprendentemente ligero para un trípode de su categoría. Su diseño plegable hasta 430mm lo hace extremadamente portátil, ideal para fotógrafos viajeros o de naturaleza que necesitan moverse con agilidad.CONSTRUCCIÓN Y ESTABILIDAD:El diseño de cuatro secciones en las patas proporciona un buen equilibrio entre compactabilidad y estabilidad. El material de aluminio ofrece durabilidad sin comprometer el peso. El gancho retráctil en la columna central para añadir contrapeso es una característica muy útil para situaciones ventosas.CABEZAL ESFÉRICO:La bola de 36mm del cabezal es uno de sus puntos fuertes. El sistema de amortiguación sin aceite funciona excepcionalmente bien, permitiendo movimientos suaves y precisos. La escala horizontal de 360 grados facilita la realización de panorámicas con precisión.VERSATILIDAD:Este trípode brilla en términos de versatilidad:Altura ajustable hasta 178cmColumna central reversible para macrofotografíaClip para móvil incluidoCapacidad de carga de 8kg que admite equipos profesionalesFACILIDAD DE USO:El sistema de gatillo en las patas permite una configuración rápida con una sola mano, lo que resulta muy práctico en situaciones donde el tiempo es crucial. Los bloqueos son seguros y fáciles de manipular.RENDIMIENTO EN CAMPO:El trípode se comporta excepcionalmente bien en la mayoría de las situaciones:Estabilidad suficiente para largas exposicionesAdaptabilidad a diferentes terrenosExcelente para fotografía de viaje y paisajeFuncional tanto para DSLR como para móvilesCONCLUSIÓN:El K&F Concept K234A3+BH-36 es un trípode muy competente que ofrece un excelente equilibrio entre portabilidad, estabilidad y versatilidad. Su combinación de características lo hace especialmente atractivo para fotógrafos que viajan frecuentemente o necesitan un trípode versátil sin comprometer la calidad.RECOMENDADO PARA:Fotógrafos viajerosFotógrafos de paisajeUsuarios que alternan entre cámara y móvilFotógrafos que valoran la portabilidadCONSIDERACIONES ANTES DE COMPRAR:En condiciones muy ventosas, podría necesitar contrapeso adicionalLos fotógrafos que usan equipos muy pesados deberían probar la estabilidad con su equipo específicoCALIDAD/PRECIO:Considerando sus características, construcción y versatilidad, ofrece una excelente relación calidad-precio, especialmente para fotógrafos entusiastas y semiprofesionales que buscan un trípode fiable y portátil.

Inestable e incómodo de usar. Estos trípodes ligeros, cuando los estiras mucho, se vuelven muy inestables a poco que le pongas peso. A mi, para un buscador de un telescopio con adaptador para móvil y móvil, no me sirve puesto que al apuntar algo y soltar el conjunto tras apretar los tornillos, siempre, por el peso se sale de foco lo que fotografío, normalmente la luna. Además el sistema de bola me parece súper incómodo de usar puesto que al pesar muy poco el trípode si mueves el elemento que tengas encima para apuntar, tienes que coger el trípode para que no se mueva. En fin no me ha gustado, he probado otro con cabeza de vídeo y al pesar poco le pasa lo mismo. He apostado por otro mucho más pesado y con todos los elementos de la cabeza metálicos a ver si hay suerte, lo probaré y evaluaré.

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Very good quality tripod from K&F Concept made from very good materials and will last a long time if treated correctly.The tripod is lightweight, strong and sturdy which makes this perfect as a travelling tripod and extends to a good height I’m about 5’6 and with a camera attached I can get it to eye level which is perfect for me no bending slightly down to take photos. I will say this suffers the same problem as most tripods the higher you extend the tripod the less stable it becomes and you will need something to weigh the tripod down to give it more stability.The tripod uses the clip system to lock the legs to your desired height which works very well and does the job I would have preferred the twist lock system BUT this is just me being picky.The ball head is very good quality and lightweight which did surprise me as other tripods/ball heads I have used in the past the ball head is the heaviest part but this is not the case here. Panning is very smooth which is exactly what you want. I do have a grumble with the ball head and that is the locking of the panning even when you fully lock it there is still a bit of movement I admit it’s not a huge amount BUT if you are doing focus stacking where you need the photos to be in the exact same position, if you are not careful you could slightly move the camera.Comes in a nice bag which is good quality and is padded on the inside which helps with the protection of the tripod, also comes with a mobile phone holder I personally don’t see myself ever using this BUT for people that do attach there mobile phone to a tripod your covered which is a nice touch.Overall I am happy with the tripod and I would recommend it.

This is a very good tripod if you simply want the basics. It feels high quality and does what it says of the tin. It's compacted enough that you can fasten it in with a bag that has multifunctional straps. It hold my APSC camera with a big lens with ease.Perfect tripod for my needs.Hope you found my review helpful.