Some time with the BA225 tripod from K&F Concept

bdery · 07-20-2021, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by Viking42

I was browsing around online for a Sirui, but no luck finding one. You mentioned it's been replaced - do you happen to know the new model number?

A quick B&H search suggests that this one is the aluminum version, I'm sure you can find the carbon fiber equivalent rather quickly.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1420912-REG/sirui_sut005sk_t_005sk_al...981&

**Viking42** · 07-20-2021, 01:35 PM

Thanks for that! I looked through their site and found a bewildering number of similar tripods from Sirui. Good of you to pull that one out of the lot

**i_trax** · 07-20-2021, 02:08 PM

There is also very well priced Carbon Fiber tripod

ZOMEi Q666C Folding Carbon Fiber Portable Tripod to Professionals Easy to Operate as a Travel Companion,Camera Tripod

bdery · 07-21-2021, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by Viking42

Thanks for that! I looked through their site and found a bewildering number of similar tripods from Sirui. Good of you to pull that one out of the lot

I've been impressed enough about their filters, and honestly surprised about the quality of those, to give a go to this tripod.

Their filters do not suffer from the comparison with other brands and, in some cases, are better (lower colour cast for instance). They're now my go-to filters (I have the magnetic set, it's simply great and so convenient).

jcdoss · 02-05-2023, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by bdery

I've had some time to experiment with the BA225 tripod from K&F concept...

Thanks for writing this up. It's very helpful as I've been looking at one of the K&F models. I was originally shopping for a monopod for use with my K-1mii and large lenses (K500f4.5 and A*600f5.6), then it occurs to me that a tripod with detachable monopod can be had for not much more. The height is what drew me to the K&F model... I'm fairly tall and appreciate not needing to stoop. I wanted to ask a couple questions... First, how has your tripod held up over the past 18 months? Would you still recommend it? Also, what do you think about its suitability for the larger lenses (3kg, 4kg with camera) I intend to use on it? Thanks in advance!

bdery · 02-06-2023, 06:56 AM - **1 Like**

Hi!

Originally posted by jcdoss

First, how has your tripod held up over the past 18 months?

It has held up just fine. It's not my main tripod (that would be the Peak Design Travel Tripod) but my son uses the K&F frequently. No sign of degradation on it, it works the same as it did on day 1.

Originally posted by jcdoss

Would you still recommend it?

I have the same opinion about it, which is to say it's excellent for the price you pay. It's better than it should be at this price point, but it's still a moderately priced and lightweight tripod. If you have reasonable expectations, it will serve you well.

Originally posted by jcdoss

Also, what do you think about its suitability for the larger lenses (3kg, 4kg with camera) I intend to use on it?

You shouldn't have any problem. I would recommend the same precautions as with any other light tripod: use the hook to stabilize if doing long exposures with heavy lenses, don't extend the center column unless you need to, don't tilt the head too much with heavy loads to preserve balance. With that in mind, the tripod will serve you well.

07-20-2021, 02:08 PM	#18
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07-20-2021, 05:14 AM	#16
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357 Original Poster	Originally posted by Viking42 I was browsing around online for a Sirui, but no luck finding one. You mentioned it's been replaced - do you happen to know the new model number? A quick B&H search suggests that this one is the aluminum version, I'm sure you can find the carbon fiber equivalent rather quickly. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1420912-REG/sirui_sut005sk_t_005sk_al...981&

07-20-2021, 01:35 PM	#17
Viking42 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Caledon, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 504	Thanks for that! I looked through their site and found a bewildering number of similar tripods from Sirui. Good of you to pull that one out of the lot

07-21-2021, 05:28 AM	#19
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357 Original Poster	Originally posted by Viking42 Thanks for that! I looked through their site and found a bewildering number of similar tripods from Sirui. Good of you to pull that one out of the lot I've been impressed enough about their filters, and honestly surprised about the quality of those, to give a go to this tripod. Their filters do not suffer from the comparison with other brands and, in some cases, are better (lower colour cast for instance). They're now my go-to filters (I have the magnetic set, it's simply great and so convenient).

02-05-2023, 10:14 AM	#20
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,769	Originally posted by bdery I've had some time to experiment with the BA225 tripod from K&F concept... Thanks for writing this up. It's very helpful as I've been looking at one of the K&F models. I was originally shopping for a monopod for use with my K-1mii and large lenses (K500f4.5 and A*600f5.6), then it occurs to me that a tripod with detachable monopod can be had for not much more. The height is what drew me to the K&F model... I'm fairly tall and appreciate not needing to stoop. I wanted to ask a couple questions... First, how has your tripod held up over the past 18 months? Would you still recommend it? Also, what do you think about its suitability for the larger lenses (3kg, 4kg with camera) I intend to use on it? Thanks in advance!

02-06-2023, 06:56 AM - 1 Like	#21
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357 Original Poster	Hi! Originally posted by jcdoss First, how has your tripod held up over the past 18 months? It has held up just fine. It's not my main tripod (that would be the Peak Design Travel Tripod) but my son uses the K&F frequently. No sign of degradation on it, it works the same as it did on day 1. Originally posted by jcdoss Would you still recommend it? I have the same opinion about it, which is to say it's excellent for the price you pay. It's better than it should be at this price point, but it's still a moderately priced and lightweight tripod. If you have reasonable expectations, it will serve you well. Originally posted by jcdoss Also, what do you think about its suitability for the larger lenses (3kg, 4kg with camera) I intend to use on it? You shouldn't have any problem. I would recommend the same precautions as with any other light tripod: use the hook to stabilize if doing long exposures with heavy lenses, don't extend the center column unless you need to, don't tilt the head too much with heavy loads to preserve balance. With that in mind, the tripod will serve you well.