BenroMach3 Long Carbon Fiber 3 Series Tripod (TMA38CL)

This tripod is the best I have ever owned. It is extremely sturdy and the height is exactly what I needed. It may be a little pricey but well worth the cost. I researched and went to a local camera shop and checked it out. Unfortunately they did not have any in stock just the demo.I needed the height and am not disappointed in the quality of this tripod. If you can afford this tripod, I highly recommend purchasing. I have gone through at least three lesser quality tripods and decided to spend the money on a quality tripod instead of continuing to purchase the $100 or less tripods.It is heavy and cumbersome when fully extended but it does not tip with all of my equipment attached. I use a Canon T7i with extended battery case attachment, a cold shoe that holds an external Rode microphone, and 5.5" external monitor along with all the cord attachments.I use this to record Sunday church service for online posting. I highly recommend this tripod and have not found anything negative even the cumbersome is a positive just means that being a short person I need help with the equipment but that was true of the cheaper tripods.

Okay first, let me just say that after going from a small travel tripod that weighs half a pound less and can pack down to fit into a backpack... this thing feels like it should have its own zip code. I knew it was going to be larger but I didn't truly know what I was getting into until it eclipsed my porch upon delivery and had to be wrestled inside the house. It has now taken up residency in my living room and is demanding township rights. And I even purchased one of the smaller options (2 series 3 section)! That said, it does feel sturdy and supports the weight of my 10-ton DSLR setup much more solidly than the travel tripod, which was exactly what I was looking to achieve. Even without a head attached, it stands about face-level to my 5ft 4in self. I particularly like that it has a hook at the end of the center section to hang a bag on, though I'm afraid my particular camera bag would break it as it's not a very heavy duty hook.As for the head, I opted for the Benro FS20PROC 2-in-1 Dual Panning Head rather than the standard ball head, which holds about half as much weight (still enough for my D850 and Sigma 150-600 together!) but boasts more adjustment options and also feels pretty well built. Eventually, I may splurge on the ball head to see just how much difference there is in quality/sturdiness. For now, since I haven't had it out in the wild yet, my review is based on first impression alone. This tripod is tall, solid, and large (but still portable if one has a sturdy constitution and an equally sturdy back).I will update my review once I've had a chance to use it as intended!

I had a rather expensive Enduro tripod break on me while on a job and needed a replacement tripod quickly. I seeked out the opinion of others and Benro was the resounding choice amongst professional real estate photographers. After purchasing this tripod I can see why. I am extremely pleased with this tripod. The center column and legs tighten easily. I am able to work quickly with this tripod. It is not as light as a traditional carbon fiber tripod. I would not purchase this if hiking, traveling, etc -- but for general overall day to day use -- it is GREAT. I bring it on all of my real estate shoots and have absolutely no issue lugging it around. It honestly is not very heavy. It is extremely sturdy, durable, and has a quality build. I would definitely purchase this tripod again if needed. Highly recommend.

Very sturdy, adjustments (legs center column) are smooth and secure and easily accessed with short small movements. Very lightweight however the lightness has one small drawback in that the legs are not heavy enough to fall out when released and must be manually extended somewhat. Not an issue with me. Also the screw locks on the legs while very smooth are not as quick as lever locks. Also not a problem for me. I like that the feet are screw in (also very smooth and sturdy) and not a cap. Comes with spike feet if needed for more stability. Also I like how the legs can be unlocked with one movement of a clip to flair out and get very close to the ground. It also comes with a second center column thats shorter for this purpose. As far as height, it will extend out 69" without the center stand which adds approx 12" more. The whole thing comes in a nice nylon carrying case with 2 side pockets for accessories and a nice cloth inner case for the tripod itself. Also has with a small tool set with an open end and allen head wrench to tighten up anything that may work loose. I have not used it long enough to see for sure but I dont see anything working loose anytime soon. Just seems like every screw or nut is such close tolerance that the tools wont be necessary. A bit pricey at 450 but well worth it.