[Leica] Tripods - the Benbo

[Frank.Dernie at btinternet.com (Frank Dernie)]

I quite agree Raimo, Benbo actually make a range of tripods though, I have 
two a huge beast (Benbo 2) that would support a car (and weighs almost as 
much) and a smaller one with even more adjustments which is actually by a 
spinoff company and is by miles the best tripod I have ever used for macro 
and awkward locations. It takes a bit of setup though, three hands would be 
useful...
cheers,
Frank

On 25 Apr, 2012, at 05:59, Raimo K wrote:

> If you do a lot of photography close to the ground (or close-up 
> photography in general) the best tripod is the British made Benbo. No 
> screwing apart anything or switching columns, it just kneels down as low 
> as you want. Easy to use after you get the hang of it. Durable, too - I 
> have had mine for maybe 30 years. It?s not for very heavy loads, though.
> All the best!
> Raimo K
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: Aram Langhans
> To: Leica Users Group
> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 3:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Tripods - The Induro
> 
> 
> Bought my father in law an Induro and he loves it.  I have used it, also,
> and it seems as good or better than my Gitzo.  How well it will stand the
> test of time is to be seen, but it seems to be very sturdily built and the
> finish quality is top notch.  Only complaint is that to use it at ground
> level requires you buy the short center column, so you would need two heads
> for quickness.  My Gitzo center column comes apart and you screw the head
> back onto the tripod with a long threaded rod that fits into the bottom of
> the center column.  A bit awkward, but it does work.  I think they have
> improved the design since I bought mine.  My old Velbon carbon had the best
> solution with the center column, but it was not the most reliable tripod,
> having the legs fall apart twice.  At least it has a life time warranty.
> 
> Aram
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: H&ECummer
> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 7:46 AM
> To: lug at leica-users.org
> Subject: [Leica] Tripods - The Induro
> 
> 
>> Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:57:55 +0530
>> From: Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Leica] Tripods
>> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> 
>> I have almost decided to invest in a carbon fibre tripod and quality ball
>> head to maximize the potential of the Nikon D800e which I will buy as soon
>> as it is available here. It must be compact as well for easy packing on
>> photo journeys, and as light as possible. I have no idea about
>> tripods/heads/QR Plates, so any suggestions? The profusion of different
>> models leaves me dizzy...
>> Cheers
>> Jayanand
> 
> Hi Jayanand,
> You might recall the tripod that I brought to India on my first tiger photo
> shoot and never used!!
> It is an Induro Co 13 carbon 8X (made in China) and fitted with a quick
> release Joby head fitted with a bubble level (very handy for panos)
> 
> Here is a review of a similar Induro model to add to your confusion!!
> 
> <http://www.ronmartblog.com/2011/06/review-induro-carbon-8x-ct014-tripod.html>
> 
> I look forward to your D800E pictures.
> Cheers
> Howard
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information