Benbo Trekker MkII
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Review of the Benbo Trekker MkII
| Pros: | Weatherproofing, low weight, invertable column |
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| Cons: | Basic ball and socket head, locking mechanism not to everyone's taste |
Manufacturer: Benbo
Model: Trekker mkII
Price: £135 (kit)
www.patersonphotographic.com
Designed specifically for the outdoor photographer, the Benbo Trekker seems to tick all the right boxes, with sealed, spiked legs offering full waterproofing, a remarkable column that can take your camera below ground level and a hook for hanging your kit bag on for added stability.
That said, its unique leg / column locking mechanism takes some getting used to, which is why the Trekker is often seen as the ‘Marmite’ of the tripod world – photographers either love them or hate them, with no middle ground. You can buy the Trekker tripod on its own or as a kit with a basic ball and socket head, with ‘basic’ being the operative word. It does its job with lighter cameras, but there are better heads available elsewhere.
Max. Height: 150cm
Min. Height: 0cm
Folded Length: 84cm
Leg Sections: 2
Head: Removable
Weight (inc head): 2.2kg
Max. Load: 4.0kg
Bubble Level: No
Quick Release: No
Hook: Yes
Case: Yes
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April 17 11:16
james hamilton-bird
For Macro work this is the best Yes it takes time to get used to the locking device so practise setting up without your camera on or it can take a nose dive like all things practise makes perfect..........after taking photos for 58 years this is a unique bit of kit. www.flickr.com/photos/birdseyeviewphotos for my Macro shots