K&F Concept Lightweight Camera Tripod with Mobile Phone Holder, 146 cm Photo Tripod for Smartphone iPhone Samsung DSLR SLR Canon Nikon Sony Olympus

I bought this to use as a grab-and-go support for smaller telescopes – there are lots of reviews here from a photography / videography perspective, but none for astronomy that I could find, so I thought I’d chime in. The tripod arrived quickly and well packaged, no complaints on that front. I’ll join many others here and say that for the price, I am quite stunned at the sturdiness of this item. I work in TV production so am familiar with the more industrial tripod brands, and while this doesn’t match something that would set you back hundreds of pounds, it’s astonishingly close. The build quality itself is good – again, far better than expected for the price. Legs and majority of body and head are metal, as is the pan arm; tension adjustment knobs, pan handle, nifty carry handle around the centre pillar, extension clasps and winch handle etc. are plastic. The only part that feels a bit cheap on mine is the L/R tension control, which has very little travel between very loose and locked, but this minor complaint aside all controls operate smoothly enough and feel sturdy when locked in place. The quick release plate is also plastic, but has no wobble with the kit I tested, and had no problems attaching to any of my ‘scopes. Set-up and take-down is swift, and the tripod packs down into a genuinely compact size. It also comes bundled with a decent soft carry case for tidy storage and ease of transportation – though the unit also has a carry handle built into the tripod, though I wouldn’t use this to carry the mount around with a telescope still attached, as that does feel like it’s pushing the limits of what the handle can support. So far I’ve tested this with a 70mm mini-Mak spotting scope (approx. 1kg) and an 80mm short-tube refractor (approx. 2kg) – I also own a 100mm reflector, but this is the lightest of my collection so for testing didn’t bother. I'm definitely a budget backyard astronomer, so I'm not fixing huge, thousand-pound light buckets onto this, but people with pockets as deep as that are unlikely to be shopping in this aisle! Both scopes are well within the weight rating for the mount as advertised, and performance reflects this! Alt-az directional panning with both ‘scopes was smooth, and the alt especially stays where it is without having to overtighten the tension adjustment. I was especially surprised that this was the case with the 80mm, which I’d deliberately overloaded with the heaviest diagonal I have, plus a barlow, plus the heaviest EP, at full focuser extension – it stayed right where it was pointed! Even at relatively high magnifications (x67), the image settled for both scopes within 2 seconds after kicking the tripod legs with all but the last set of leg extensions used; with the legs fully deployed, the last extension degrades visual stability a fair bit with the heavier scope, but that’s to be expected. I’m six foot tall and found no need to extend the last set for a comfortable viewing angle so for most I don’t expect this to be a serious issue for most. I imagine it will worsen further with the upward height extension fully deployed, but as a rule I avoid using those for astronomy as they impact stability too much. I can happily say that now I own one of these, my grab’n’go setup for those impromptu sessions when the weather suddenly turns clear, or for travelling abroad, is perfected. I’ve ordered a slow-motion control gearhead adapter to try out, and if that combines effectively with this tripod, I won’t have any need for the Vixen Mobile Porta mount I already have either – this thing is *that* steady, and at a tiny fraction of the cost. Is it as exquisitely crafted as a Manfrotto? Of course not, but it’s less than £30. And for that price tag, the stability this mount provides is – again – just astonishing. I’ll be wholeheartedly recommending a purchase to any astronomer enthusiast who’ll listen. PROS: Price Excellent stability (tested up to 2kg) Head motion smooth; holds position well Packs down to genuinely compact size, decent quality carry case included Largely metal construction CONS: Some plastic parts - though to be expected for the price Can't comment on lifespan (yet)

Price wise it is okay. I had a tripod in the Philippines with a very good quality but it is heavy as well. This is good for travelling because its light weight. Highly recommended.

Very light but long tripod to have. Been using this for couple years now and i have used this so many times at home as a phone stand or taken it around the world when i go traveling as its very small/compact/lightweight which makes it very versatile to own. Great functionality as its got removal head for quick disconnect from the tripod

Exactly what I was looking for! Easy to use and sturdy enough! The only thing is the packaging was not that good and it was partly open. But fortunately my product was not damaged. Anyways other than that I’m happy with my purchase! 😊

Really good but the mount what holds phone broke but do love it just got to find a replacement part

The tripod looks just as described! I could not be happier and I believe it is the best value for the price you pay! Would definitely recommend.

I bought this tripod for my video camera and it failed in its most basic function, the horizontal pan is horrible. I can't even believe that they sell this as a video tripod, unless I received a faulty product. My old Velon tripod can be panned around smoothly with one single finger. This one needs one hand to pan and the other to hold the tripod in place because it is so sticky that the whole tripod moves! The panning head handle is bulky and unnecessarily thick. I guess if you need it only for photography could be ok. There is a handle on the tripod itself which I find unnecessary, just adding to the weight. I had to return it.

As the headline says: Amazing, could not fault it, does more than the job, very sturdy. Used on a Canon EOS 4000D and then upgraded to an EOS 200D; both relatively same weight, don't hesitate to jump on it!

Das Stativ macht richtig Laune, denn ich hatte bisher eher ein sehr kleines, welches gern mal den Halt verlieren könnte. Aber ich wollte nun eins, welches gut an seiner Stelle bleibt, aber nicht zu groß ist. »Aufbau des Stativs« Es gibt drei unterschiedliche Größen, welche in der Mitte nochmal erweitert werden, aber in der Regel braucht man auch keine größere Vorrichtung. Hier kann man jeweils festlegen, ob man das Handy fest Positionieren will oder einfach quer, hochkant oder sonstige Vorstellungen vornehmen. Man kann viel dran umspielen und seine gewünschte Größe erstellen. Was mir bei meiner "Arbeit" sehr gelegen kommt und kein Bild mehr verwackelt. »Besonders gut gefallen mir«: die Hilfsstützen, wenn man das Stativ aufbaut das robuste Design sowie Tragekomfort, wenn ich es in die Tasche packe die verschiedenen Höhenstufen und die "Corbel", welche eine extra Erhöhung mit sich bringt der Griff, welcher überrascht gut passt und man verschieben und einklappen kann, aber die Verarbeitung sieht mau aus Die Füße sind sehr cool umgesetzt, denn man kann sie manuell verschieben, aber setzt man das Stativ auf, dann bewegen sie sich so mit, dass ein Halt entsteht. »Der Griff und dieser Sicherheitsknopf zum Aufsetzen« Der Griff ist top und gefällt mir, aber die Verarbeitung wirkt zum Gesamtprodukt eher minderwertig und das verstehe ich nicht, aber ansonsten ein guter Griff, welche variieren kann in seiner Position. Der Sicherheitsknopf oben ist super, aber manchmal auch nervig, was zu Schwierigkeiten beim draufstecken oder drehen führen kann. Aber mein Handy sitzt fest und sicher in der Halterung und man kann super damit Bilder, Videos oder andere Sachen damit produzieren. »Fazit« Hier passt alles, da greif ich auch gern etwas tiefer in die Tasche, wenn die Qualität stimmt. Das Stativ ist stabil gebaut und mein einziger Kritikpunkt wäre die Halterung zum Tragen, denn diese wirkt auf mich nicht so hochwertig verbaut, aber lässt sich noch gut anfassen bzw. mit sich nehmen. Ansonsten ein sehr ordentliches Produkt zum fairen Preis.

Provato subito questo treppiede compato dopo averlo ricevuto . È apparso robusto , stabile con materiali di ottima qualità . Ha una bolla che aiuta a posizionarlo in modo tale che si possa trovare la giusta stabilità , così anche i piedini snodabili per adattarsi a qualsiasi tipo di suolo , anche irregolare . Ha una comoda maniglia per porterlo portarlo con sé senza custodia , ha anche un gancio per lo smartphone , al basso si può trovare un gancio per appendere dei pesi o borse per aumentare la sua stabilità Viene consegnato con una comoda borsa. Voto 10/10 , se lo consiglio ? Assolutamente si , non ha nulla da invidiare ai famosi marchi oltretutto costosi. Lo consiglio soprattutto per il rapporto prezzo/qualità e per ora posso dire che merita. Se ci saranno cambiamenti , aggiornerò o manterrò questa recensione , vedremmo nel tempo !!!

Trépied sympa, avec l'accessoire pour telephone ou gopro. J'en suis staisfait, on peut pencher la tete, la relever, les pieds telescopique s'adapte bien au sol meme s il n est pas plat. Il ne prend pas beaucoup de place une fois plié, et livré avec son sac de transport Petit detail, il y a une bulle niveau pour savoir si on a bien reglé les pieds Franchement a ce prix la rien a dire, le matos a l air robuste

Ha sido un regalo para mi hermana, que es la fotógrafa (aficionada) de la familia, y esta super contenta con él. Trípode de caldiad (supongo que los más caros, serán superiores, pero para aficionados es más que suficiente. No pesa en exceso y lleva su asa incorporado para poder llevarlo fácilmente. Incluye una funda para tenerlo protegido cuando no se use o para transportarlo. Tiene buena estabilidad, con sus patas con 3 posibles alturas regulables, movibles y con pie de goma que se ajusta bien a cualquier superficie sin que resbale. La burbujita de nivel incorporada es una buena idea. Tiene también un gancho enla parte inferior, cuyo propósito desconozco (mi hermana también xD), pero que puede ser utilizado para añadir algo de peso en días ventosos por ejemplo, añadiendole más estabilidad para evitar que pueda volcar. Altura ideal para cualquier foto o vídeo, y como añadido incluye un soporte para smartphone, que peudes usar si te quedas sin batería en la reflex, por ejemplo. Cabezal rotatorio, con movimientos muy suaves en todas las direcciones. Está super contenta con él, parece una profesional xD

Ho sempre sentito parlare molto bene di questa marca K&F e quindi, ho acquistato questo prodotto, con la speranza che non fosse una produzione approssimativa. Visto il prezzo poteva mostrare segni di debolezza, magari nei materiale, magari nella stabilità. Invece no! Ottimo treppiede, strutturalmente solido e con materiali di ottima qualità. Non credevo che un treppiede così "piccolo" (molto facile da trasportare, peso ridottissimo e sacca per il trasporto inclusa). Molto utile il gancio per zavorrarlo, magari attaccando il proprio zaino. Le clip sono molto precise e solide, la regolazione avviene in modo ottimale. Buona anche la testa, ottima costruzione e materiali che danno l'idea di integrita. SI può trasformarlo in monopiede. Conclusioni: mi aspettavo qualcosa di approssimativo invece ho avuto una meravigliosa sorpresa! Ottima e valida alternativa ad altri treppiede decisamente troppo costosi. Con questo, hai tutto senza spendere una cifra esagerata! GRAZIE K&F!!