Review of the K&F Concept KF-28 Tripod.This is my third tripod. Ignoring my first, my previous one was a Giotto MH5011. My first thoughts were less weight in the KF-28 was welcome. My present SLR camera is close to a whopping 1.6kg weight, lens and all, so I am mindful of my overall kit weight. That being noted, my camera is old stock and newer cameras will have a different feel on this rig.The packaging was excellent and the mini-case welcome – I had to buy my previous case separately at some cost. Very pleasant to have the full kit to go, backstrap and handles too. Well done K&F.I liked the black with red flashes design and was pleased to see the bottom hook for stabilizing. I use mine to keep stuff off the ground, or within my workspace in public areas. Just me? The legs handle well and intuitively. Not being one to read manuals (even though this one comes with 4-sided A5 leaflet in English) I twisted and turned knobs until I understood what they did. My only reference need was the base column lock.This is the first ball rig I’ve had hands on. I was looking forward to the angles. My camera was too weighty for my Giotto to handle 90o tilt, or any tilt much. The KF-28, at first, seemed no better. Perhaps my girly hands or just overcaution but I wasn’t tightening the knobs and screws sufficiently. I had to resort to screwing the baseplate to my (hefty) camera with a coin but it all came together in the end. I wouldn’t like to be doing all that on a shoot at night though. Advance learn the equipment, people. At max height it will fill a door frame and in extreme it seems more delicate than it probably is. It will also meet tabletop requirements but as an eye-line type photographer that’s fine with me.At less than half the price of my Giotto, and that was 10 years ago money, I would have welcomed this tripod back then over other name brands. I have a feeling we are going to be good friends for a long time.

This is the best Tripod I have ever used. I will admit I have always thought I would not benefit from a higher quality Tripod as an Amature Photographer with a Systems Camera gear (Olympus OM-D EM5 Mark ii). I was wrong and now I will not go back to cheaper lower quality Tripods in the £20 to £30 range that I have been using.The OMD EM 5 ii quite unbalanced when used with the large and heavy Olympus 12 - 40mm 2.8 Pro lense. But with this Tripod I can even shoot in some windy conditions all I need is to just spread the legs to create a very wide base of support. I did that outside in the wind and light rain and I even tried to knock it down, it would not go down.I like that it can be converted into a tall Monopod, really handy. Making adjustments is easy and a leaflet is included for guidance. It does have a Professional look.

This tripod is amazing and I’m so glad got one. As a beginner photographer this tripod seems like a great value. It feels quite sturdy, but still is reasonably light and compact.The quick release plate is convenient when out moving around between shots. The inclusion of a built in level and the easy to use latches on the leg extensions make getting the tripod setup and level quite easy. I shot many video by this tripod, very pleasant experience.

It’s difficult to know where to start because this tripod has so many features. Ok starting off with the basics you have a tripod that will fold up into about a 48cm length for storage in the bag provided making it very compact. At the other end of the scale, when fully extended this tripod will reach up to just over 2m tall!Each leg is tipped with a rubber foot giving a sturdy base that won’t slip, however you can remove these rubber feet to reveal metal points if that’s what you need. The legs come in three extendible sections of around 30cm each so setting this tripod to the perfect height is just a matter of extending each leg to the length you want, and the adjustments are made using very easy but secure push/pull clips. One leg has a neoprene grip on it to make for easier carrying when not in the case, although there’s also a short wrist-style carry strap attached just below the head of the unit. Other nice touches like a sprung loaded hook at the base of the central stem mean you could even do things like hang an extra weight from it for extra stability in windy conditions.The business end of the tripod (all of which can be disassembled into component parts) has a rotating ball head that can be quickly slackened and tightened. The lower sleeve can be rotated through 360º and is also marked in 5º segments for reference. The ball itself articulates to pretty much any angle you want and even includes a notch in the sleeve for tilting over at 90º. The shoe can be removed for attaching to our camera and then replaced and also features a slider that can be moved 1cm in either direction. The head of the tripod also features a circular spirit level for getting the perfect horizontal adjustment. The only thing is lacks is an extended handle which would make it easier to make fine adjustments when set up, as it is you’d have to hold the camera itself and move it. Not sure if there's a workaround as the supplied adjusters are all 'captive' so can't be replaced.The carry case has a single compartment and comes with both hand carry handles as well as a shoulder strap. My only observation is that when using the shoulder strap the zip is on the underside of the case so make sure the zip is fully closed!Stylish, robust and able to set your camera to pretty much any height and angle you want, this is the perfect camera accessory. It lacks an extended handle for fine adjustments or moving the head for videoing but at this price it's still a winner for me.

Really well made tripod and is definitely compatible with Nikon dslr’s.It feels really durable and it is super easy to assemble! It also comes with instructions and a shoulder strap attachment for the carry case.I like how you attach the camera to a separate little platform which slides into place in the stand. It really easy to make it into the monopod and isn’t too heavy to hold depending on your camera size.For the price this is an amazing tripod, I’ve had more expensive ones that haven’t been as high quality and multi-use as this one!

This is a really substantial tripod. It will really take quite some weight. It will also put your camera wherever you want it and it will be really stable. Three absolutely adjustable legs (3 part legs) that lock tight at whatever position you choose. It has a quioock shoe plate that can be left on your camera and clipped to the tripod. Incredible.I haven't done it yet, but it can also be converted into a monopod (similar to a sort of glorified selfie stick). The tripod will also go practically down to floor level and set rigid for really low shots. I don't think there's anything that this can't do. And it folds away to practically nothing. For the asking price it is incredible.This is superb. You can't go wrong with it.

This is amazing it keeps my camera so safe and has a built in level to.keep it straight it is not heavy at all and it extends it was a little tricky to put away for the first time but once you master that it's perfect it's brilliant

I have a tripod to use with a camera. It’s fairly basic and as a casual user, I had no idea that a tripod could offer so many additional features. For me, this is a super deluxe, all singing and dancing model and I’m blown away by how much better it is.I live in a rural area, and when I’ve used a tripod before, I’ve occasionally found it difficult to stabilise on the round tripod feet. No problem here; there are nails to lug into the ground to ensure stability. Brilliant on uneven ground and especially where wind conditions may be an issue.There are four sections to the legs so it’s truly adjustable and extends higher than my other tripod. It’s lightweight, but stable and it’s so easy to adjust. The ball head fitment and tilt function allows real precision setting and the controls are really easy to use. I have some dexterity issues because of arthritis, but setting this up was an absolute breeze. I found it easy to hold, grip and turn.It’s supplied with a quality carry case which is comfortable and I’m confident that the tripod is robust enough to use with expensive an camera. I’d be unwilling to trust a cheap tripod to support a pricey camera. I only use a tripod to take static photos; I don’t take video footage, so I’ve no idea whether this tripod is good for that particular task. I like it and it looks like it’ll last years. Very happy.

This is an amazing tripod. It’s quite light and fairly small but extends to a massive 2mIts made from aluminium and while not as light as carbon fibre it is much cheaper. Fully extended this tripod is sturdy and could be used for long exposure shots. The tripod has rubber feet but these can be pulled off to reveal spikes which ,depending on the ground, could give better grip. The tripod comes with a very nice Arca Swiss ballhead.There is also a very strong carrying bag with an additional shoulder strap. The bag is high quality and should last a long time. The legs are adjusted by clamps rather than screw locks. This makes it quicker to deploy.After a couple of uses this weekend I can highly recommend this tripod. It’s a good quality at a good price.

This is my third k&f concept tripod, I just think they’re so good especially for the price. I love how high this one extends, and how small it packs down.