K&F Concept 67 inch Camera Tripod Horizontal Aluminum Tripods Portable Monopod with 360 Degree Ball Head Quick Release Plate for DSLR Cameras T255A4+BH-28L (TM2515T1)

I purchased the K&F Concept T255A4+BH-28L tripod largely because I needed a more stable tripod that remained highly portable, while offering a good range of functions, especially the ability to do top-down shots. In this price range, this unit fit my needs the best.The build quality is quite good with a good use of aluminum in all of the locations that are under stress. This was one area that I had a strong focus on as in looking through a large number or tripods in this price range, I would occasionally see units that looked quite good but would have common complaints of certain plastic parts breaking; this unit did not have those issues.While the tripod has been great to use these past few months, there is one issue that I knew in advance of purchasing (lack of a lever lock for the tripod legs), but accepted since there was no model offered that had the horizontal slider at 67inches or larger with the center column extension while also offering the level lock for the tripod legs. While this is overall a matter of preference, I personally prefer the lever lock because it makes it extremely quick to deploy the tripod to a reasonable height, as well as retract the legs when needed. The twist locks simply take longer to loosen and tighten.While this is more of a jack of all trades type tripod, it does a good job in all of the areas it covers. While there are options that will do excellently in some of these areas, I am currently unable to find anything else that implements this full range of functions quite as well as this tripod has.Pros:Aluminum constructions, and no plastic used in stressed areas, thus offering a better chance at achieving a better longevity.Horizontal slider and pivot area uses aluminum of a decent thickness, thus it can support a DSLR as well as a heavy macro lens with no problem. Many cheaper ones where the center column has a thin pivot joint are often unable to support a camera and heavier lens if extended more than half way.While not as good as a fluid head, the horizontal panning function of the ball head mount is fairly smooth, with a very consistent amount of resistance.Cons:Depending on preference, twist locks instead of lever locks for the tripod legs.While the horizontal function is great, there is no way to slide it in and out smoothly, thus you cannot use the horizontal slider function as movement in video use.Conclusion:Ideally, I would like to rate it 4.5 to 4.6 stars as an overall score, as while it did very well for my needs, there are areas that could be improved.

I had recently purchased a small Manfrotto tripod but it was too light and moved around when trying to take long exposures so I needed something sturdier. The TM2515T was recommended to me by a friend and with the all metal construction I figured it would be a better choice. It comfortably holds up my Sony A7Rii along with the battery grip.The bag that the tripod comes in is very nice and protective, it also comes with a smaller soft pouch to protect the tripod head. The tripod itself is very sturdy and has simple, easy to use locking mechanisms that hold the head in place right where I need it to be. The legs can extend to a crazy height and even then it is extremely sturdy and it includes a hook on the bottom to attach weights to weigh it down for windy situations. The tripod also folds down tio be very compact which makes it easy to bring with me on trips.There are two separate ball joints that lock in place using twist knobs and two seperate swivel joints that can also be locked into place. This allows for a ton of movement so you can put the camera right where it needs to be. The swivel joints turn extremely smoothly and I figure that people who do video can use that to their advantage.What I love the most about this tripod is the detachable tripod leg which you can combine with the head to use as a monopod. I do a lot of motorsports photography and this feature is super handy when using it to capture subjects in motion. Overall I love the tripod and I don't see myself switching to anything else for a long time due to the versatility and stability that this provides.

Once you’ve made the decision to move on past your first “$30” basic tripod there are sooooo many different choices / options - it can be hard to decide which one to choose from. This tripod is very light and portable and quick to set up, but most importantly, offers endless options for every imaginable shooting situation as far as angles / camera positions and what the tripod is standing on (even / un-even terrain, stairs, table tops etc) and is super good for low to the ground shots used in macro photography and some cinematic shots. Note: this is not a heavy, sturdy tripod which is what you’d want for study portrait/still/video work - if that’s what your after there are better options - this is a great on-the-go tripod option for your mobile photography needs.

I purchased this with my own coins!I have been using Tripods for a while now however they had no quality. They were good however did not give me the professional feel that I was looking for.Then K&F Concept TM2515T1 Professional 67 inch Camera Tripod Horizontal Aluminum Tripod. It has a 360 Degree Ball Head with a Quick release plate for my Sony ZV1.First, let me tell you about the bag that it comes in. It is beautiful. I never had a bag that came with a tripod or light that I cared about. This one is beautiful. I can almost use like a purse. It is quality made. I love that it is compact and flexible. The legs can adjust from 22” to 67” however portable. Can easily fit in a carrying bag.Also, it has a bubble level to make sure that it is level when shooting a video or picture. It can be turned into a monopod however that is a feature that I will not use. However, nice to know that it is there. Most important to me is that I can do overhead shots. Love it. This was the main reason I got it.Again this is a great tripod that I will use frequently. I am happy I made this choice.