Benro Mach3-Stativ TMA47AXL

Good Points: Absolute incredible study as anything can go to the floor and way over head hight even without extended column Improvement Points: It's a little heavy but to be expected

Good Points: The height Improvement Points: Nothing, although chucking a ballhead in wouldn't hurt...

Just what I was looking for. This is big and sturdy with only two twist locks per leg makes it easy to deploy. I want it for city work (short trips), not much hiking, so no need to spend the extra $$$ for carbon fiber. A nice enhancement would be that the legs had markers or etching at every inch or two to make it easier to open the legs at the same length. Not knocking it at all, because no others have it.

Ordered this tripod as a replacement for my old Bogan. Nothing wrong with the old one except it is way heavy and not really a field tripod, more like a studio tripod. The Benro came with a great carry case, a dust cover, tools and replacement spike feet as well as a short center column. Stuff other manufactures at twice the price charge extra for. The build quality is excellent and should last a lifetime.

This is the perfect tripod for me. I have a heavy camera set-up with Ninja & Ronin & external microphone & light. The Benro Mach 3 holds the weight well and extends to 6 1/2 feet+.