K&F Concept 32cm/12.6″ Mini Tripod for Action Camera
K&F Concept 32cm/12.6″ Mini Tripod for Action Camera, Compatible with GoPro Hero 12/11/10/9/8/7/Max, DJI Osmo Action 4/3/2/1, Insta360 One R/RS & Other Action Cameras
| Weight: | 67 Grams |
| Size: | MS03-12.6" height |
| Dimensions: | 15.8 x 4 x 3.3 centimetres |
| Brand: | K&F Concept |
| Model: | KF09.133V1 |
| Part: | KF09.133V1 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
| Dimensions: | 15.8 x 4 x 3.3 centimetres |
| Size: | MS03-12.6" height |
The phone mount/frame arrived very well packed in a professionally printed box bearing the K&F branding.
Although listed as being for ‘iPhones’ the rig will accommodate ANY modern phone as the main holder is of the standard spring loaded type found on most mobile phone video accessories.
All parts of the folding frame appear to be made from a quality anodised aluminium and all hinges operate smoothly.
When in use the frame holds your phone securely and with it’s two side handles allows you to smoothly video in all directions minimising any jerkiness.
The frame features a multitude of accessory mounting options with three cold shoe brackets, five 1/4-20 threaded holes and even an Arca Swiss compatible plate at the bottom of the phone holder allowing the unit to be mounted on a tripod.
When not in use the whole device folds into a compact unit that can be stored in a decent sized pocket.
Another very high quality accessory from K&F.
I have only recently become aware of the K&F Concepts brand after purchasing their latest rather astonishing set of ND filters, with built-in adjustable circular polarisers, for the DJI OSMO Pocket 3. So when I saw this selfie-stick I thought I’d give it a punt.
It’s nice and sturdy and has a built-in 1/4″ screw and phone mount. It’s also supplied with a GoPro mount adapter. There is a ballhead on top which aids easy camera positioning. The tripod legs can be optionally deployed or used as a large handle.
The Selfie Stick It is also supplied with a Bluetooth remote which can be used to trigger a mobile phone.
I can therefore use this with my GoPro MAX (360 degree) camera, my DJI OSMO Pocket 3 and my iPhone 15 Pro Max. By using the DJI MIMO App I can adjust the view of the camera / exposure / focus remotely.
Arrived today, seems a great tripod, sturdy as hell, love tbe built in phone holder and will be perfect for filming my wildcamping videos on my DJI osmo action 4… however, the handle needs rubberised grips! It’s got a patterned “grip” on each leg, but they could have easily made it rubber for extra grip, especially when wearing gloves, might have to put some silicone blobs/tape on myself
Out of the box, it comes with everything you need to get started. Comes with a standard screwhead but you also get an adapter for Gopros and other actions cameras. This is surprisingly light weight and super convenient to start to using it on the go. The Balljoint is pretty good too. Not too firm or too loose like you get in some cheap tripods. Everything feels well made. I’ve mounted my mirrorless on this and my DJI Pocket 3 whilst I’m travelling. On super un-even surfaces, I wouldn’t recommend putting a lot of weight on it as I wouldn’t call it too stable when it’s extended fully. Overall pretty great selfie stick/tripod. Definitely taking it with me on the move!
Brought it out with me on a run. Snapped as soon as I tried to adjust angle of the GoPro. Didn’t even apply much pressure.
Update: Customer support was very friendly and they quickly sent me out a free replacement. Was very easy to do after I emailed them
This selfie stick bundle comes with everything you need to get going. The mount allows the standard camera tripod screwthread and included is the adaptor to add a GoPro/Sports camera. The stick itself is generally lightweight and a good thickness to hold comfortably – even with big hands. The ball socket joint allows you to achieve any angle possible and it locks tight and securely when in place. The 3 legs split out from the handle to form a very secure tripod. At a low level, this has comfortably held an SLR digital camera. The stick itself extends to an impressive height/distance, but at this height, I would only use the more lightweight cameras/phones. As it is such a stand-alone item you can create quite a distance between you and the camera, so the remote is very useful for long-range shots.
This is a really nicely made selfie stick from K&F. It extends smoothly, with a good amount of friction meaning it’ll stay in which ever position you place it. The stick grip area is made out of silicon making the contact point easy to maintain a firm grip, versus not. I like the addition of the 1/4″ screw connector at the bottom of the stick to add a tripod. I will say at this point level it’s very easy to find selfie sticks that come with a tripod included versus this one that does not. This feels like a premium product and will certainly please those seeking such an item.
The overall length is excellent, as demonstrated in my photo. Plus when extended it’s still very stiff versus not.
It’s important to me when attaching an expensive piece of equipment to a selfie stick that it’ll remain attached. This stick certainly provides that reassurance. Plus really like the idea of being able to add my own mounts to the stick beyond the simple GoPro option.
4/5
This is a large, combined tripod and selfie stick with a monstrous 1.57cm (60 inch) length fully extended allowing some selfie action in wide panoramic shots if that’s what floats your boat.
This company are producing some quality branded photography accessories and this fits right it with their other products. In line with their branding, it is black with burnt orange accents. In fact, the metal fittings are all this colour. This gives it a real classy look in my opinion.
I ordered the big one so this is a substantial selfie stick at over a foot (30cm) long in its most compact state. In selfie mode the plastic handle is gripped and the head can be extended out as far as necessary. Given its maximum length is 157cm (60 inches) even a camera begins to feel heavy when fully extended and may limit the time spent filming this way. Of course, this is not peculiar to this device, it’s just physics but worth mentioning. If it’s too heavy then reel it in a bit!
In tripod mode, the handle opens up into 3 legs which can be secured using a tightening ring. The head can then be extended in the same way as when in selfie mode. Again, there are compromises here. In order to get so much length into such a compact design you end up with less than heavy duty parts. The legs only form the base and as such the rest of the height is just the telescopic steel part which will wobble about a bit if it’s at all breezy. It’s not necessarily a design fault, it’s just the result of a design compromise when combining the functions that this device was built for. It’s also just physics again.
The head is a metal ball in a plastic socket and provides full pan and tilt. There is a slot, allowing the ball to be placed at right angles to the head. This actually allows the phone head to get really low down to the ground perspective. The thumb screw lock secures the head well. There is a standard tripod thread on top and also included is a cleverly designed, compact, folding phone clamp head. The spring on this is strong and I am happy to put my phone on it without fear of it falling off. Also included is a go-pro connector. If I was to find fault with this at all, it’s working out how to open up the tripod legs. It’s not obvious and I think the designers might have put a little bit more energy into making it obvious. It’s a small gripe, one that may well get fixed in future iterations. On the whole, I really like this product and will be putting in my day bag when out and about.
Very compact tripod selfie stick. Takes very little space in a bad and is lightweight. So it is easy to carry it with you for the times when you need it.
Firstly, here are my main highlights for this product:
Very lightweight
Has vibration reduction
Very small when collapsed
Not very long at max extension
Mostly plastic
This is marketed as an action-cam specific product and has clearly been designed around that, but it could also be used with other types of camera via adaptors (not included). It is a very lightweight product with plastic parts so I personally wouldn’t put anything heavy on it; certainly nothing bigger than a compact camera or a small ILC with a pancake lens on.
The overall design is compact and everything folds up nicely to take up minimal space in your backpack or big pocket. As it is so small there is a price to pay, and that is the lack of reach, at just over a foot.
Operation is simple and works flawlessly. Having such a light stick with a light camera on can cause slight stability issues in windy or rough environments but if you plan with that in mind it’s not going to be a problem. There is a shock-absorbing ring in the telescopic tube that helps reduce this, so it has been thought about by the designers, which is good to see.
The price of 19 seems a little high, although this is better quality than most of its competitors. If you can pick it up for 15 or less then it would be a great buy.
Nice shorty stick to hold my GoPro for a general vlog or exploring, compact for easy storage and lightweight, smooth expand and close, inexpensive and less bulky than my other sticks!
As tripods go this one is tiny, when gripping it in my hand it is pretty much invisible with less than a cm sticking out below, it’s also very light making it perfect for vlogging.
It’s the usual K7F Concept quality in that it does feel premium without a premium price tag, the legs and mount are plastic whilst the extending pole is aluminium, though extending is stretching things, as you can see from the accompanying photo it has very limited reach.
It has the ubiquitous 3 finger mount so should fit most action cameras on the market, this isn’t removable so bear that in mind when purchasing, there is no option to use it as a 3/4 screw mount.
I ordered this for an Insta360 One R, and did have a slight concern, this camera s has a cage with very fat fingers, whilst I nmanaged to attach it to the tripod I was a little worried something might break, and if it were the fingers on the tripod then that would be rendered unusable.
This camera though seems to be an exception as all my others fit with much less huffing and puffing .
If there is one thing I’d change about this it would be the mount, I can’t help but feel that metal fingers would be far better, even if the cost were greater.
That aside, I love it and it has the added benefit of being an invisible selfie stick due to its minuscule proportions.
This is a super compact tripod that is really lightweight and sturdy, it’s the perfect mini tripod for saving weight and space and ideal for me for my outdoor adventures , wild camping and trekking.
The tripod is easy to use , just pull the legs out to form the tripod and pull the top of the tripod to choose the length up to 32cm , you can adjust the length by 5 segments , the pole of the tripod is lightweight aluminium or metal, it slides out easily but also feels firm and durable , it’s a good design for action cameras such as gopro.
The hand grip feels comfortable when closed , there are rubber grips on each leg of the hand grip so you can get a good grip and hold of it.
It really is mini but is so useful, it fits in the palm of my hand and weighs less than 80g and fits in your pocket with ease.
I’ll definitely be using this to save space on my wild camps , it comes with the attachment and screw designed for action cameras so I can quickly fit my gopro to it in seconds when needed.
This is an excellent lightweight option for a small tripod for action cameras
The main advantage of this selfie stick/mini tripod is its size. At only 13 cm long and with a diameter of 3cm its small and can easily be popped into a pocket. Unlike many selfie sticks this one is not designed for a phone but has a GoPro style mount. It extends from 13cm to 33cm, which although not the greatest of extensions is probably enough for most tasks, particularly when held at arm’s length. When extended the sections stay in place so its rigid and does not collapse as many other sticks do, the centre extension poll is metal and has 6 sections. The handle is plastic and rubberised to aid grip splitting into 3 sections that fold outwards to form a steady tripod like base. I like that I can attach my GoPro (Hero 7 black) to it without any additional joints, it just screws straight on, as it makes the whole assembly simpler and stronger. I have longer versions, but they don’t provide such a solid mount and to be honest I am enjoying the compactness of this version.