Hi, I have been using a standard size Benbo tripod since 1987. I would highly recommend this tripod. I have used it with everything from 35 mm cameras right up to a 5 by 4 in sinar monorail camera.
It was a bit on the limit with the monorail but considering the weight of that Im not suprised. I have done copying work using a Mamiya RB67 (a heavy camera in itself) with the camera pointing down and the top arm horizontal no problem at all. I have also used this for weddings on numerous occasions and it just does the business.
All I would say is if you get caught in the rain with it just dry the top section of the legs as any moisture that gets into the bottom section can corrode the alloy somewhat. Other than that its bullet proof, highly recommended.
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Hi, I have been using a standard size Benbo tripod since 1987. I would highly recommend this tripod. I have used it with everything from 35 mm cameras right up to a 5 by 4 in sinar monorail camera.
It was a bit on the limit with the monorail but considering the weight of that Im not suprised. I have done copying work using a Mamiya RB67 (a heavy camera in itself) with the camera pointing down and the top arm horizontal no problem at all. I have also used this for weddings on numerous occasions and it just does the business.
All I would say is if you get caught in the rain with it just dry the top section of the legs as any moisture that gets into the bottom section can corrode the alloy somewhat. Other than that its bullet proof, highly recommended.