The new Benro tripod line, Travel Angel A169 M8 + BH-0 Ball Head.
Folded length is 378mm weighing only 1.5kg sure suits to their Travel Angel naming.
Max weight it can carries is 4kg and max height is 1515mm.
Information from website:
TRA169
BENRO Travel Angel TRA-Series tripod kits have reverse folding legs and include a BH-0-M Single Action Ballhead. Providing photographers with the most economical and compact tripod available.
Height: 14.9" Folded / 59.6" Extended
Cat# 457-169
Specification from website:
| Maximum Load | 8.8 lbs (4 kg) |
| Max Height (24° Leg Angle) w/Column Extended | 59.6 in (1515 mm) |
| Max Height (24° Leg Angle) w/Column Retracted | 51.3 in (1304 mm) |
| Min Height (24° Leg Angle) w/Column Retracted | 18.5 in (470 mm) |
| Folded Length | 14.9 in (378 mm) |
| Number of Leg Sections | 5 |
| Leg Lock Type | Anti-dust and moisture seal |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes, with 2 stops |
| Center Column | Rapid |
| Spiked Feet | Optional |
| Head Mount Thread Size | 3/8"-16 |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) |
My previous night shots for The Westin Resort & Spa were taken with the Benro A169. Overall experience with it is great. It's easy to pack and bring up the plane as the folded size is not too big and fits my carry on luggage perfectly and does not contribute much of the weight to it. Stability wise, I've fitted my heaviest lens the Nikkor AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 ED-IF to my Nikon D90 (which adds to around 2.3kgs) on the Benro A169. It does not suffer any creep on ball head and tripod leg sections. However it takes more time to set up as it has 5 sections and for the ball head you have to use and Allen-key to fasten/unfasten the quick release plate to the tripod mount on your camera. My old cheapo tripod quick release plate have a built in fastener which I find more convenient. One less item to bring along in my camera bag :p
D90 35mm f/2 at 1/25sec f/2.8 ISO400
wow, nice tripod.
ReplyDeletebut i'm try to look for those mini one, too heavy to bring the big one every time.
hmm... i belief this is the mini-est so far :D
ReplyDelete15" long folded and 1.5kg is very small compared to normal tripods. hmm... there are lighter ones. Carbon Fiber :hehe: