[Shoulder Strap] Very original product suitable for a standard monopode with an unexpensive thread adapter

[Zipper] I tried the BH-300....too bulky. I've had the original pan/tilt head. My medium sized tripod was overwhelmed by the 300, but this fits just fine and works very well for my EM-1 mk iii and 300mm with 2x. Controls are easy to access, and weight works well for me.

[Yes] In preparation for my trip to Alaska at the end of May, I have been researching cameras and best lenses to bring, type of backpack, walking sticks and or monopod or tripod, clothing, and more.
Today I received my new Trekking Poles from B&H in NYC. it took a few days longer to receive due to the Jewish Hokiday of Sukkah.
As Fed Ex rolled up I thought we were getting some art from Co one day earlier. I didn't expect the poles since I never received a shipping notI ce. I was pleasantly surprised, removing poles from the box.
It was well packed and surprisingly bigger than the poles themselves.
I have two sets of poles. One set is lightweight and made of carbon with great shock reduction. I have used them happily for two years, mostly in the summer in Breckenridge.
In my search I googled trekking poles convertible to a Monod. The less I take in accessories the more room I have for lenses.
I chose the Kahuna Sticks FWS-26. Weight 12 oz each. Removable cork handle allows mounting of camera body directly, or on a ball head. I will discuss my camera and lenses in another post. I have a Newer ball head.
The bottom rubber tip pops if to reveal metal pointed ends for walking on gravel, dirt, etc it underwear to allow mounting a removable tripod base on the 3/8 inch screw. This was a separate purchase. Customer Service was helpful answering my question if my tripod base would fit. I will recommend they add this an accessory to the poles. A photo of the Specs in included.
I immediately set it up, took some photos of the poles, ballhead and tripod base by Koolehaoda Mini Tripod purchased elsewhere.
The poles cost $89.97 with no shipping costs. Kahuna wanted same amounts for two plus $15.00
Preliminary trial of setup- easy. Three screw parts tighten sufficiently to secure poles.
Height washouts be suitable for most shots.
I will take some outings with the poles over the coming weeks.
So glad I found these!
So I highly recommend these as an accessory.

[Yes] I haven't put this through the wringer yet, but I have initial impressions.

Strengths:
Light
Strong
Smooth panning
Smooth plate release
Bubble levels

Potential weaknesses:
The pan tension screw seems to be an all or nothing deal. The panning is smooth and has a fair bit of resistance so the screw really only serves to lock the panning. Maybe the panning will become less resistant over time

The 'ratcheting' mechanism for tightening the ball is a great feature since you aren't limited by turning once right or left then running out of room to turn. IMO, it would be nice if each turn added resistance more slowly so fine tuning the tension was easier

[Zipper] Well built. Affordable. Works with d5300, d7500 flippy floopy screens without hampering operation.
Would buy again.

[Yes] This item is available in both 1/4-28 and 3/8-16 handle versions. To get the 3/8 option order the HD (heavy duity) model.

[Black] Sturdy build with super smooth adjustments. Currently using with a Sony a6300 and 12mm on a slider for indoor fitness shoots. The ball head mounts quickly and setting up the camera is a breeze.

[Black] I wanted a compact tripod for an upcoming overseas trip and this looked like a good fit. I already have two Induro tripods and heads but they are still bulky for airline travel, hiking and city vistas. This Field Optics model is surprisingly sturdy and keeps my DSLR very stable. The lower overall height is fine as I intend to use it low down for waterfalls, landscapes and city lights. The reverse folding center section makes it very compact so its easy to drop into a camera shoulder bag. I added a skinny ballhead to keep the overall weight down. Very happy; lets see how it performs next month in the UK.

[Black] To be completely upfront, I purchased this pan head as an inexpensive quality-of-life upgrade for my copy stand, which I use to photographically digitize film negatives and slides. Essentially, it probably won't move very much for the next several years. However, in setting everything up, I noticed a few things:


1. The milling and forming of all the components is excellent. I have significantly more expensive tripod heads that don't feel as substantive or tightly assembled.


2. All of the locking knobs are superb. There's hardly any movement once you have things set and locked down, which, again, I can't say the same for other ball heads I own.


3. Even though I'm not using it for myself, I tested the included quick release plate and found it to be quite excellent. It secures quite nicely, it doesn't foul the tilt/swivel screen on the X-T100 I'm using, and I can't think of many cameras where it would cause a problem.


If I weren't making this an explicitly single-use device, I could easily see this as an inexpensive entry for anyone looking to make stitched panoramas, architectural photos, or even as a portable tripod head for video.

[Empty] I was a bit uncertain about buying this tripod due to the utter lack of almost any reviews anywhere on the web. But don’t let that discourage you in the slightest!

This tripod is ridiculously light. It folds down to just a bit over 1 foot long, yet when extended fully I only have to bend slightly and I’m 6’ tall. It is carbon fiber which for anyone that’s felt it before does give it a plastic like feel but it is very strong. Also the locks on the leg extensions and middle shaft unscrew to unlock, but never stop so if you were to keep unscrewing they would come off. But understanding that, just unscrew them a small bit, extend into position and then retighten them down to lock. The leg locks that allow you to flip them 180 degrees have a pleasant clicking into place so you know when you have them in the right location. And when flipped around for maximum compact size, with a small head (like my Sirui C-10S Ball Head) that extends a bit beyond the legs, it still fits easily in the included bag. The bag is well made and almost feels as heavy as the tripod, with solid stitching and included shoulder strap.

Having said all that I should make clear that because of this light weight, long legs, and flexible carbon fiber build, it can have a bit of a wobble. On long exposures you will want to use a remote or app to trigger the shutter. You could drop the middle shaft so the camera is sitting on the legs, which does help a lot, but then it’s sitting rather low. I know that sounds like a big negative, but I’ve noticed this on a lot of tripods with tall center shafts so I’m not dropping a star. Besides this is meant to be a travel tripod and this WAY out shines its faults.

Overall, understanding how to use this tripod will allow for ease of use. And its ridiculously small form and light weight make it an unbelievable travel companion that I am VERY happy I purchased. I look forward to taking longer trips with it in my pack and almost forgetting it’s even there.