For even greater flexibility, one of the optional benbo ball and socket heads can be added. Right now, we think the best tripod is the benro go plus travel tripod. One of the toe points feet broke, and online i found that the current manufacturer of these tripods is paterson photographic equipment, located in west midlands, uk. These heavyduty tripods offer great stability and are capable of supporting the heaviest of camera equipment, the no. The design the lower sections are the broader diameter means that the lower legs are waterproof up to the mid point of the legs which is great if you shoot in wetmuddy conditions or in snow etc. Does anyone know where i can find a manual for a mk1 benbo trekker tripod. If you like the features of the benbo trekker, but find it to light then the benbo mark 1 is your alternative.
I added an acratech leveller since feisol does not offer a leveller for their smaller tripods. So far i find it much harder and more time consuming to use than my 19. Mar 17, 2020 the benbo classic no 1 tripod is based on a wwii machine gun mount. During a photo shoot in cincinnati, one of the leg knobs was damaged. If youre looking at purchasing an induro tripod, you might consider this aluminum tripod if you dont mind carrying a little weight i dont, or you might look at this carbon fiber tripod if you have money to burn. The single bent bolt idea was used on ww1 machine guns, i have seen one in a museum over here. Tubular aluminium construction legs, unique, highly flexible main joint allows each leg to be indepe. The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. Dec 27, 2015 superb benbo 5 giant xl tripod, in very good condition, with a manfrotto 115 head. Well, i got a benbo trekker tripod off ebay with a stroboframe ballhead.
The benbo mini trekker tripod mk3 has a swivel head camera mount, it has all the features of the trekker mk2 but with shorter fixed length legs. You may want to measure the leg diameter and make changes before printing. Benbo tripod classic 1 in guildford, surrey gumtree. Benbo has taken all this on board and hence the benbo mk3 trekker tripod kit. This rotation also allows you to twist the legs and head to reach any. But a post on this site about benbo tripods has me questioning their stability. I have an original benbo 1 that still gets used from time to time. Had mine for 15 years bought this one for my son so he didnt keep borrowing mine no downside to it except maybe the weight for a long trek, but solid, long. Feisol classic ct3401 4section rapid carbon fiber tripod tripod bag feisol. These heavyduty tripods offer great stability and are capable of supporting the heaviest of camera equipment. The fitting hole fit well for my benbo 1 tripod leg without problem. Tripod similar to benbo classic 2 in canon accessories. The benbo trekker mk 3 is a light weight version of the benbo classic number one tripod with fixed camera mount. I have abused my kennett for over 30 years and it has never let me down.
Mobile photography talkandroid talkios talkwindows phone talkother mobile os talk. This was true with the original, it was true with the new model just a couple of months ago. For over 35 years benbo tripods have offered photographers a unique combination of these factors. The standard benbo 1 is the most generally useful as it is more rigid than the more lightweight versions on full extension, the really big ones i have the uniloc equivalent to the benbo 2 are really superb for really tricky macros, hafway over a. These heavyduty tripods offer great stability and are capable of supporting the heaviest of camera equipment, both the no1 and no2 tripods are constructed from the same tough aluminium tubing, with the no2 tripod offering extra height with its longer legs. Tripod similar to benbo classic 2 canon accessories in. Manfrotto compact advanced tripod 3 way head duration. Slik master classic, slik 700dx pro, benro travel angel new. It features exactly the same measurements except for the weight. The horizontal slider bar gives the user even more creative options and is especially useful for macro photography. This rotation also allows you to twist the legs and head to reach any position you want. Classic one benbo 1 in good all round good complete condition see photo, any questions now is the time thank you. Whilst we will pre authorise your credit or debit card at the point of ordering, no payment will be taken for this item until we have contacted you to confirm that we are in a. Be sure to pick up some tripod cases to protect your gear when traveling and to stash it away safely.
Benbo tripods are now easily available and are distributed by paterson in the uk. Aug 10, 2012 hi all, this is just an information post. We approximate your location from your internet ip address by matching it to a geographic region or from the location entered during your previous visit to apple. I was watching a movie thinking cool the sound is awesome, all of a sudden im hearing trumpets on my right.
A nice tripod to use once you get used to the severe floppiness that. Mobile photography talk android talkios talkwindows phone talkother mobile os talk. Neewer 2460cm handheld stabilizer with quick release plate 14 and 38. Im using it with a benbo carbon fiber gimbal head and my head is actually. Jan 08, 2016 why setting up a benbo isnt the problem you might have thought. Customer support sent a new one right away, at no cost. The latest version of this award winning tripod incorporates geared faces on the main joint components, ensuring that the joint can. The double ended center column offers a choice of standard 38.
Your feedback is valuable to us as it helps us improve gumtree. An increasing number of industry figures we speak to have been. Benbo trekker mk1 mk2 mk3 sep 1, 2012 i owned a benbo 2 in the past and was quite happy with its flexibility, but didnt care for the size and heft. We keep many of the accessories on our site in stock and even if we dont have the benbo classic 1. I have not been able to locate any benbo user manual online if such exists. The big drawback to the benbo 1 is the famous benbo drift. The bottom sections are completely waterproof so you can stand it in up to 80cms of water. Theres no pivot facility for the centre column but one leg can be. I own an old benbo tripod, the kind with the single handle that controls the positioning of all legs plus the center column. Both the no1 and no2 tripods are constructed from the same tough aluminium tubing, with the no2 tripod offering extra height with its longer legs. Hey all i was given this tripod head years ago but have never used it. Ive got the canon elan 2 with the bp50 battery back, 100mm f2.
There are no products available that fit the selection you requested. My hunch is that if i find a machinist to custommake something like this, by the time all is said and done i will have spent nearly as much or as much. As per most accessories listed on this website we do not have the resources to maintain stock info on several thousand smaller items. I turned my head to the sound wondering where these trumpets are coming from and realised it was the iphone.
The benbo trekker mk 3 kit consists of the ben107 trekker mk3 tripod, a ben299 compact ball and socket head and a ben503 carry bag. Ive spent some time lately with the benbo trekker mk3 tripod. The double ended centre column offers a choice of standard 38. Benbo tripods the benbo trekker mk3 morrisphotographic.
Discussion in accessories started by arimus, feb 25, 2006. Im trying to find a good tripod for macro photography, and i thought i was going for the benbo 1 or 2. There is no way to tighten down the lever enough to fight the bent bolts tendency to slowly drift when the geometry is in relatively hightorque configurations. Benbo 2 tripod with 1 head which is either can get to any angle or position dispatched with royal mail 1st class. Heavy but capable of holding even the heaviest kit steady. Youre unlikely to return to a standard tripod for plant photography. If you choose different criteria, you may get more accurate results. Tripod stand mount holder for digital camera camcorder phone iphone dslr slr.
Benbo tripods, trekker tripod kits sharif photographic supplies. Has anyone used a tripod for the iphone 6 that they would. British photographic industry news may 2019 by bpi news issuu. Benbo carry bag for benbo no 1 tripod wex photo video. I appreciate the reply, and yes, if a piece as you describe could be machined it would solve my problem. Benbo classic 1 tripod kit best price at bristol cameras. Benbo 2 tripod kit with ballandsocket head and bag. Additionally, you get a vinyl carry case that features a carry handleshoulder sling and is secured by a zipper. Discussion in accessories started by pjdilip, aug 10, 2012. Its styled like a traditional leica m rangefinder and brings a host of updates to the hugely popular original leica q typ 116 that was launched in 2015. Paterson were also well known for, amongst other things, film processing equipment. The latest version of this award winning tripod incorporates geared faces on the main joint components, ensuring that the joint can be locked firmly without undue tightening of the locking handle. Find out more about the benbo 1 tripod kit with ball head and bag. This product is either directly despatched from our supplier or is produced to order.
We are not able to respond back to you, so if the ad remains on site after 12 hours then we have chosen to leave the ad live. Feisol classic ct3401 rapid 4section carbon fiber tripod with. This lightweight compact tripod is ideal for photographing flowers and other lowlevel nature subjects, or indoors as a tabletop tripod. The latest version of this award winning tripod incorporates geared faces on the main joint components, ensuring that the joint can be locked firmly without. Benbo trekker used in film days but not yet for m43 but will do so now as. May 17, 2018 i have an original benbo 1 that still gets used from time to time. We take a trip to the beautiful cornish coast to take a look at the versatile benbo trekker tripod. This was true with the original, it was true with the new model just a. The single bent bolt idea was used on ww1 machine guns, i have seen one in a museum over here in the uk. Benbo tripods have been around for over 35 years and theyve got a love em.
One big thing is how cumbersome it is to attach to the camera. Ideal for use where the tripod needs to be carried considerable distances. The double ended centre column offers a choice of standard 38 or 1 4 fixing for ball and socket heads. Manfrotto befree one compact tripod as new never been used comes with everything. Oct 12, 2009 the benbo trekker mk3 tripod i tested here was a kit that comes with the benbo compact ball head for immediate use right out of the box. The trekker is light enough that i can carry it all day without much trouble, but solid enough. Why setting up a benbo isnt the problem you might have thought. The fif19cib0 carbon fibre transfunctional ifoto series 1 tripod kit from benro is a 5section tripod with reversefolding legs that folds down to 36cm. Getting a tripod which isnt quite up to the job is a false economy in the long run. The best way to describe the difference between a benbo and a traditional tripod is. You can buy the trekker tripod on its own or as a kit with a basic ball and socket head, with basic being the operative word. It certainly is a unique design and it makes all sorts of peculiar positions possible easily.
My benbo 1 tripod feet or cap was broken, decided to model it, print and replace the broken cap or feet. The original version was the kennett tripod manufactured by kennett engineering later renamed the benbo and the current benbo 1 is essentially the same. Benbo classic no 2 kit paterson photographic equipment. Tripod extends to 71cm28 closes to 55cmm20 approx weight 1. When the center column is extended, you can get a bit of wobble as the pole flexes but to be fair no other tripod will extend as far as a benbo. Jun 23, 2012 we take a trip to the beautiful cornish coast to take a look at the versatile benbo trekker tripod. I neeeded replacement rubber feet for my old mk1 tripod, which had been abused by too heavy a load of telephoto lenses. What kind of wizardry does the iphone 11 pro have in its speaker sound. Benbo multiangle head fits any std tripod asking price see description item.
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