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Re: [OM] Benbo tripods - which?

Subject: Re: [OM] Benbo tripods - which?
From: "David Brown" <keswick@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 17:07:04 -0000
Giles - I have a Trekker, which is very versatile and quite light
(advantage and disadvantage of course). IMHO a 300mm would be pushing it. I
also have a heavier Manfrotto (055), which is of course not as flexible. I
try to take the Trekker when walking/climbing.

The ball head with the Trekker is useless for anything bigger than an XA.
I've just bought a Manfrotto 352 B&S for the Trekker which is much better -
KJP have a load of used mint for 15UKP and this would be enough for 300mm,
but not a lot bigger.

The Benbo 1 is of course much sturdier. In the end I decided that one
tripod couldn't cover everything I wanted but one of these could do it - if
you don't carry it a lot or if you are stronger than me :)

David

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> From: Giles <cnocbui@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] Benbo tripods - which?
> Date: 08 November 1998 21:42
> 
> 
> I am considering purchasing a tripod in the near future and think a 
> Benbo would be the go.
> 
> I would welcome any views or opinions on the Treker vs the No. 1.
> 
> Would the Treker handle a 300mm in a light breeze?
> 
> Giles
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