K&F Concept 83 inch/211cm Camera Video Tripod for DSLR Compact Aluminum Tripod with Fluid Head and 5KG Load for Travel and Work K234A7+FH-03

100% SatisfactionEasy fold.LightweightSmooth operation

This is a perfectly solid tripod that folds up nice and small. All of the material is metal and the color scheme is refreshing to me. I like that even the handle is smaller while still being useful. Everything about this exudes usefulness and practicality while having a high level of quality.

The media could not be loaded. Folds small, light, extends tall, Build quality, and head only OKA very compact small bag, very light to carry, and extends tall are the great strengths of this tripod. There aren't too many with this combination of features in this price range. It's a great combination for a travel tripod.The instructions are simple and easy to follow although its use is very intuitive. It comes with a hex wrench with no explanation where it's used but that can be discovered. Unfortunately, there's no small pocket to put it in the tripod so you're at risk of losing it.The aluminum is on the thin side so could be damaged under pressure. Also, the snap locks aren't the sturdiest plastic, can probably break under pressure and I'm not sure how they'll hold up over time.The head is more friction than fluid although seems to have enough damping to pan smoothly. Tilting has a bit of spring to it so it won't flop. There's a level ball which is impossibly small and hard to see. Trust your camera's level guide instead. The pan arm can't be switched to either side like some other tripods so lefties may need to think differently. That you can detach one leg for use as a simple monopod is a nice additional feature as it's an important bit of flexibility when you must travel light.I'd consider this primarily a photographer's tripod with some video capabilities given the head can pan and tilt smoothly but you won't mistake this for a professional fluid head. It's serviceable and nothing more.Even with the above faults, there are times when packing small and light are mission-critical when you're traveling. Its height is impressive although as a light tripod, you'll want to use the center column hook to add some weight for stability. I usually use my camera bag for that.Overall it's a good tripod given its goals although I do think the flip locks can be made of better-quality plastic.

This tripod works great and the fluid head is smooth. This is a very sturdy tripod. It is almost entirely made out of Aluminum and is pretty light. It comes with a nice bag that is made well. This tripod is very compact and folds down smaller than any other tripod that I own. I like that this can turn into a monopod, although it isn't the fastest thing to setup. The feet have metal spikes on them to better anchor the tripod, but it also has rubber feet you can unscrew to cover the spikes so you don't damage floors.Overall, this is a versatile tripod that is very compact and very sturdy.

This is a review for the 83 inch version.The tripod inside the included bag measures 20 inch long. It's not the smallest tripod as there are many shorter tripods on the market, but being 20" folded and reaching 83" height expanded is very versatile.The tripod's construction is average for this price range. The tripod legs lock via snap closure instead of rotating, which helps easily distinguish whether the legs are properly locked or not.The tripod head is pretty good considering its price and small size. The rotation is decently smooth.The tripod legs feel very sturdy considering its price. I've seen some more expensive tripods with flimsier legs.Lastly, the tripod bag is well made and padded, which is a pleasant surprise.Overall this is an excellent tripod if you want something affordable yet has a tall maximum height.The

Cheap, can't hold weight

not the lightest, but for the price its a pretty good value I'd say. the fluid head is very smooth and seems to be very sturdy overall.

As others have noted, this is one heck of a solid tripod, even if it's — gasp! — made in China. It's heavy enough not to shake, but not so heavy that it's annoying to carry.It has the usual bells and whistles you'd expect, and the motion is fluid. The drawback, though, is that the adjustment handle is only for positioning the camera — you don't turn it to loosen the head.That means you have to loosen the correct know for to allow tilting or panning, and there are a LOT of knobs because you can also raise or lower it. It sounds like a small complaint, but in the field you'll find a lot of fussing — "Is it this knob? Is it that?" — and wondering why the handle doesn't do anything.All that said, once you get used to dealing with the complex 'interface,' it's a fine bit of kit. But I think the engineers need to redesign those features.