Description
K&F Concept KF09.098 Overview
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This 70″ Professional Carbon Fiber Tripod with Monopod from K&F Concept is a versatile and lightweight carbon fiber tripod that features an Arca-type compatible ball head, plus a leg that converts into a full-featured monopod for use when a tripod may be too cumbersome. In addition, the center column can be removed and inverted for low-perspective shooting or macro photography.
- 8-layer carbon fiber legs
- Removable, reversible center column
- Ballast hook
- Independent leg spread
- Removable leg converts to monopod/trekking pole
- Arca-type compatible ball head with quick release plate
K&F Concept KF09.098 Specs
Head
| Head Type | Ball Head |
| Base Mount | 3/8″-16 Female |
| Camera Mounting Screw | 1/4″-20 Male |
| Quick Release Plate Type | Arca-Type |
| Number of Bubble Levels | 1 |
| Friction Control | Yes |
| Independent Pan Lock | Yes |
| Ball Sphere Diameter | 1.4″ / 35mm |
Pan & Tilt Range
| Vertical Tilt | 90 |
| Panning Range | 360 |
General
| Load Capacity | 33.1lb / 15kg |
| Maximum Working Height | 70″ / 177.8cm |
| Max Height without Center Column | 56.7″ / 144cm |
| Minimum Working Height | 21.3″ / 54cm |
| Closed Length | 23.0″ / 58.5cm |
| Materials | Carbon Fiber |
| Weight | 3.06lb / 1.39kg |
Legs
| Leg Lock Type | Twist Lock |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
| Leg Sections | 4 |
| Leg Diameter | 10.0″ / 254mm (Maximum) 0.6″ / 16mm (Minimum) |
| Feet Features | Rubber |
Detachable Monopod
| Leg Sections | 4 |
| Monopod Foot Features | Rubber |
Center Column
| Center Column Features | Ballast Hook, Removable, Reversible |
| Center Column Extension Type | Rapid |
| Lateral / 90-Degree Center Column | No |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 4.315 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 24.6 x 4.9 x 4.1″ |
K&F Concept KF09.098 Reviews
Better than expected
By Brandon Rated 4 out of 5 Date: 2022-10-25
I was looking for a lightweight alternative to my reliable, but heavy Manfrotto 3021 legs that has been my daily driver for a long time. I took a chance on this tripod as it fit into my budget and is much lighter than my current setup. I wanted something that had reasonable height at least as good if not better than the 3021 and this is a couple of inches taller without extending the center column. The tripod is very light, and the hardware is good, if not great. The twist locks work well enough, but aren’t as smooth as other tripods. This is about right for the price point, so I’m not complaining. The legs do appear to be carbon fiber, which was a concern for the price. They appear to be the real deal (not plastic with CF stickers or anything). So the legs are good. The ball head is OK and perfectly serviceable. The Arca Swiss plate works with my L-brackets and plates I already have. Unlike nicer ball heads there is not a separate tension adjust and lock but instead you just have a locking lever. Again, it works but I decided to swap out my Demon ball head from my previous tripod. It’s taller and heavier than the included ball head, but the extra bit of weight was worth it. Overall this is a perfect combo for my usage which is supporting my cameras when shooting headshots and other studio situations using studio flash. It is steady enough for this work, but for the landscape photographer or other situations that require rock-solid support, I would look elsewhere. The tripod does have a hook at the bottom of the column for hanging weight so that can help, but the hook is a bit small. In the end I got what I was looking for and this is a great tripod when working within its limitations. The lighter load is great for carrying around the city to shoots at nearly half the weight of my previous tripod.
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