Update April, 24, 2022: The tripod still works fine, but I tried the monopod feature and it fell apart after 1 use lol. It's the part at the bottom where you can hook something heavy underneath the tripod to keep it stable. That part is glued in place, and came off easily. It's very cheaply made. Thanks K&F Concept for sending me the tripod for review! 10% OFF code: KFCUS006 valid until August 31 for amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B081DYTR9J?maas=maas_adg_F3D3169EE24DFDCEF97CDBB175E71AFA_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&ref=myi_title_dp Products on K&F Concept shop: 10% OFF code: KFCA10 Tripod: bit.ly/3uAZZVB Filter: bit.ly/2TjVTnJ (review coming)
Hello Buck Daizylifter. Nice too meet you too. Where do you think is that new SONY ZVE-10 ? I heard gerald has it already but SONY is delaying it's release because it's reptilian technology with ACTIVE STAB in its heart !!
@@ThinkingOften sickness? I noticed he’s a lot thinner than his older videos. I was off RU-vid for a while can someone tell me what happened to him and if he’s fine now?
Back on the farm we had a three legged dog. We called him tripod. Strapped a Kodak Brownie onto him. Photos were a tad blurry. Printed to B&W. Abstract impressionistic. Ended up in an art exhibit in Uzbekistan. Sadly tripod went to bipod then monopod. A grave stone marks his final resting spot. On the cairn are the words “Stumped in the End”.
As it has no rubber feets it is useless on the floor. As it has no intercnangable spikes feets - it is useless on the grass. This useless tripos destroys other useless. Nice video, very interesting. *Best useless tripod!* feets are like tires for your car.
All I want is the perfect tripod! Have several. Always ended up using a cheap charity shop JC Penny one when I go out, I feel less concerned when it gets placed into dirt, bounces around in the back of a car. Vanguard is a nice brand too, but they tend to be heavy,
The Benro Aero S2 is the travel tripod to get. It has a fluid video head with a handle for smooth pans, rubber feet and spikes, turns into a mono pod, has a leveling head, its not flimsy, and has a hook in the center if you want to hang some weight on the bottom of the center column, and it has latches instead of twist locks. They make an S4 and S6 if you want a bigger one, but the S2 is the travel tripod. About $180 US $15,000 Canadian.
Been looking for a nice tripod, one of my issues are always the heads. I prefer a ball head with a locking plate, instead of the flash/light tripod style plates where you slide it in and tighten a screw. Do you know if these Aero tripods from Benro have anything like that? I noticed the aero 2 is also more of a video tripod with an extension arm.
The worst tripod I ever owned was a $400+ Manfotto that lasted less than 1 year. The best one I still use for 8+ years now. A Dolica carbon fiber. $99 from Costco.
@@Andybaby No, serious. I've put the Dolica through the worst and its never failed me. The Manfrotto in the same conditions had every possible area seize up making it useless in about 8 months. Its been an expensive paper weight for 10 years.
I have the Peak Design tripod (carbon) which I got during the kickstarter for around C$600. Honestly, it's not perfect, but I love using it in comparison to travel tripods like the K&F one here. The main reason is it deploys more easily and quickly in comparison to conventional tripods which require the legs to be inverted in the stowed configuration. Full marks to PD for thinking outside of the box.
I have been looking to try a new tripod. I just ordered one. Thank you for the 10% discount code! It is nice to be able to support you by using your affiliate link.
Legit lol'd a few times, quality stuff. I cant speak for how strong this tripod is, but CF is a lot stronger than most people realize. It can still break though.
Casey - You should be able to unthread the weight hook from the center column. Then loosen the center column friction. You can then pull the center column through and add it to the monopod leg. Then you'll find it to be a more useable monopod.
OMG I couldn't stop laughing. You're so funny. This video and your discovery of the tripod but still trying to be professional is basically gold content.
You're supposed to remove the middle pole to attach to the foam grip leg when using the monopod feature. This is usually the case for most tripods that have this function.
I have K&F tripod and back pack camera bag. I have found both to be of high quality and great value . Sure , there are higher quality options out there , but these are more than good enough and I would need to pay three times as much for a significantly better product.
Nice job keeping the mike out of the shot; I'm thoroughly convinced not to buy this tripod but......I've clicked on the notification bell just in case you review a real tripod. Fun video !
I have a Neewer brand tripod arriving today for review. Both Neewer and K&F make some really good stuff. I have a variable ND filter from K&F that I just love, no X ever from stop to stop. Cheers man 🍻.
On my K&F BA225, the top section that holds the ball head completely snapped off! - I had to use one of those adhesives that you mix to glue it back on as superglue wouldn't hold it, knock on wood it's been holding well since - at the price though for a carbon fibre tripod I guess I can't complain too much , easy enough fix :)
@@cameraconspiracies Yes yes! I supposed it was! Please kill that lens, don't make me spend 500 USD! Thanks for being a source of inspiration in many aspects of life (you inspired me to move forward in many things). Forever grateful. You deserve your success and more. Keep it up. Your bosses will receive a blow shortly, maybe you will be able to speak freely in the future. I'm so happy today after watching some senators from the US finally acknowledging things. Best regards from Argentina!
I was going to say I had the same tripod but mine is a 3 Legged Thing Punks Brian. K&F strait gaffeled there design. I like the design though especially the twist to extended the legs much faster once you get used to it.
@@aditya_gupta I’d recommend buying a good quality tripod straight up, they last forever. I bought a mid range Manfrotto, been using it for 20 years, still going strong.
I got the Concept in the mail today with the ball head. Max height 78". That's crazy. Better everything on it. 85 bucks on eBay with that really swank case and free shipping. That's nuts.
I have the aluminium version of this and it’s not too bad if you don’t use the bottom section extended. I have heavier tripods that don’t get used so much if I am carrying it more than about a mile.
@@juanselobo I still use it pretty regularly, often without a head, there are cheap manfrotto style plates and clamps that I will screw directly to the legs. Quite often there is little need for any tilt and you can use the centre column if you need to pan. I also use gimbals which can place a camera anywhere. Being well balanced is always best. Carbon fibre is very light and strong, having large diameter legs gives good stability.
You should just be able to tighten the bottom section and have all the joints lock, without having to tighten each one individually. Another great video! Glad I hit subscribe before you hit 100k! Congrats! Might have to buy a Panny Pony or Tonéh shirt to help celebrate!
I have a zomei that seems to be this exact tripod. Price was about the same too. If it's a rebrand type thing I can confirm just a very light, small tripod and I've had no problems using my a7r3 and sigma 14mm 1.8 on it.
Can't imagine you'd have a bigger setup... me "here hold my beer" considers options with DSLR and 600mm lens or Mamiya RB with 500mm lens (or maybe the Speed Graphic) non top 8KG but all are big and bulky..... I'd be happy with this with my MFT or Fuji rigs though
I have this tripod and to be honest I wish I hadn't. When it arrived a leg was loose, I tightened it but it still worked loose every time I used it, I contacted K&F, they were pretty useless. A couple of weeks ago the ball head fell off and the little spring loaded weight catch fell off as the nut was not secured. I have now stopped using it as I have lost all confidence in it. Not their best product
I much prefer tripods with four section legs instead of five. Just a tad longer but more usable with heavier gear. Check the Innorel RT40C in carbon. Around 200 CDN $, a weight limit of 12 kilos, and a nice panning head.
This had the worst audio out of all your stuff that I've watched (a lot), but yet interesting to hear the tone/depth of the sound depending on whether you were approx 1ft away (unnatural somehow), 3ft away (perfect, what is that mic???), 6ft away (a bit quiet/soft/too-far-into-the-noise-floor). Very interesting. By variation, rather than the usual well done consistency :-)
There are always downsides to lightweight tripods. A tripod's job is stability, and there's just no substitute for weight in those cases. With that said, I love my Manfrotto BeFree Live because it's stable "enough."
That's what I thought, until a foot broke off. And that was the aluminum model. So now I can only extend it for two segments (the leg with no foot is retracted and I can't get it out) and it's basically useless. I'm never going that lightweight again.
Would love to know if this has Acra swiss compatible, being I've spent 20 minutes and can't find that it is, im guessing its not :(. Also, completely lost my shit with the vlogging at 50mm was not expecting that
