K&F Concept TM2534T Tripod Unboxing and Review

[@StephenMilner]

Hi I want to share my experience with K&F with you. I purchased K&F’s TC2335 in September last year for my vlogging camera. Whilst I was away on a photography trip in December, two of the tripod feet fell off. The feet are a push on design. I contacted K&F and they told me that they don’t have spares. I asked them to replace it under warranty and they ignored me. I have contacted them a number of times and they don’t return my emails. K&F take exception to the warranties that they will honour. I would not buy from them again. Great video by the way.

[@joegmm]

Just recd my tripod today from Amazon...great review and tutorial. Thanks

[@Arduinerd]

joegmm congrats! It’s an awesome tripod. And thank you for the comment :)

[@donpeach9400]

keep in mind extension of tube to the side is where the center weight add on comes into play for stability and total extension.just hang a sandbag weight or your backpack.it looks like the carbon fiber model is available for around 170 now so that's a great deal.good job

[@steveward8724]

I recently purchased the Zomie M8 tripod that appears to be this same tripod with a different name. I was having trouble removing the center shaft until I watched your video. Thank you for showing how to unscrew the hook so the center shaft can be inverted. Your video was very helpful.

[@Arduinerd]

No problem, Steve! I'm glad someone found it useful :)

[@alejandropatino7441]

Hi Steve! I hope they are very similar so you can help me out with one quick doubt that I have! What are the exact dimenssions of it? 14” or 19” when folded and 66 or 72 when fully extended? I need to know the smallest that I can get! Thanks!!

[@ronanrogers4127]

Thanks for the review. Just wondering why you no longer have it? I’m looking at this and the Vanguard.

[@vasilykomanovsky4234]

What about this tripod now, still good after 2 years?

[@clivegrant6113]

Bought 1 and loves it.

[@earljmaui_boy2546]

* * * When using the extended tube at the 90-degree position... two legs can be lowered at an extended position to offset the weight of the camera hanging over the third leg... One of the many variations of the legs to accommodate an infinite number of photographic situations... Too bad mine fell apart... I can't get the head back onto the center post... (sigh) * * * Until that time. . .

[@TracyShesocrazy]

Can you use a cell phone with this tripod?

[@emirdg1901]

Great review man! How's it holding up? I'm thinking of buying this over the Vanguard 263AB, any suggestions in this price range? (100-200) Thanks in advance.

[@Arduinerd]

Thank you! This one is still my favorite tripod to date. Although, I've never had a super expensive tripod to compare it to. I honestly think that in this price range, this is a killer tripod. I've put it to the test under significant pressure lately in some pretty harsh environments here in Alaska, and it has taken everything like a champ. The Vanguard 263AB also looks nice, but I like the compression type leg locks on the K&F one, as well as the extra feature to be able to angle the center column out 90 degrees. And I can't speak to the quality of the Vanguard ball head, but the one on this K&F tripod is unbelievably smooth when it comes to panning motion. That's one of the first things that really surprised me. I'm guessing both tripods will treat you well... but the quality on this one is definitely awesome. If you end up going with it, you won't be disappointed.

[@Evaquiel]

Can you recommend a video fluid head on this for video? I wanted to combine the travel compact and versitale nature of this one with professional light video making. Also, how is the full height for a 5,7 person (WITHOUT the center collum extended)? Great review, btw. Thanks a lot.

[@GospelMusicians]

Good stuff buddy

[@MrFuturehistory]

can the top ball head mount be removed so that I can put a video head on there instead?

[@MelissaMontgomery]

Any tips on how to position the legs to shoot overhead without getting the legs in the frame?

[@JayGrapherTh]

whats your current vertical video angle set up look like?

[@UndeadSpaceMonkey1]

Hey great review, was just wondering if K and F sent you the tripod or did you buy it yourself? thanks

[@Arduinerd]

Thank you! They sent it to me at no charge to test and review.

[@UndeadSpaceMonkey1]

@@Arduinerd Thanks a lot for the quick reply. I am Just curious because I am about to pull the trigger on this one and was trying to find a review that is unbias.

[@Arduinerd]

@@UndeadSpaceMonkey1 It genuinely is a nice tripod for the money. I would buy one if I wasn't a given one. The whole 90ﾟ angle evident in head thing I don't really ever use it myself, so I probly would purchase one without that because I don't ever see myself using it realistically.

[@Arduinerd]

90ﾟ angle pivoting head* sorry, using voice to text

[@ROASTEDREGIS]

Can you drop cam 90 degrees for vertical shot ?

[@dabj9546]

Yes

[@alejandropatino7441]

Hello, I have a question regarding the TM2534T tripod. What are the exact real dimensions of it? Because in your officisl web site it says 4 different heights! 14” and 19” when it’s folded and the 66” and 72” when it’s fully extended! So, which are the real ones? I would like to know exactly how many cm it is the smallest and tallest you can get from it. Thank you

[@Arduinerd]

alejandro patiño I actually no longer own this tripod. This one went to 72”. I did see they seem to have multiple measurements... I’m thinking they must be accidentally listing the dimensions of two different models they have.

[@abdelhadichtouki8293]

Can i use this tripod with a canon g7x mark ii ?

[@sasruthanethsith9341]

price plizz

[@felipemvera]

Were you using the same tripod to do the over head recording of the A cam video?

[@Arduinerd]

Believe it or not, I was using a jib crane for the overhead shot... I have another video where I review that jib crane. It's CamGear brand :)

[@muhibbin1432]

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[@DaxxLeee]

What is the “proper” or non “off brand” to this Tripod?

[@Arduinerd]

You know, that's a good question... I'm sure there's a Manfrotto legit version. Generally these Chinese tripods take from name brand designs, so your question is definitely a good one.

[@highmotion4289]

hi can the ball head be changed for a fluid head

[@Arduinerd]

HIGH MOTION Yes, definitely! The ball head unscrews to reveal a general 3/8” stud. You can swap the ball head out with other ball heads and fluid heads that have a 3/8 hole.

[@vincentvincent4167]

look exactly the same as the neweer....neweer cheaper