gary_marr

<p>Thanks very much, Nick:<br>

Purchased it from the used equipment section of B & H website. They are still available, last I looked. They are described as n6 but in the specifications it does say no interchangeable feet for spikes. Also, there was a little plaque in the parts bag with a 2005 date which must be the date it was made. So, an innocent error on their part I am sure; they are very reputable. I got it for $270.00 and it really isn't used; condition is described as brand new in manufacturer's packaging which is accurate. I think it is something new they have had around a long time that they are trying to get rid of. It seems like a really good buy, even though not exactly what I expected. Even though not really an n6 it seems very sturdy, and, like yours, it is plenty tall so I should never have to use the center column which is a good thing for stability. Unless you are really tall I'll bet you can use yours just fine without the center column. I thing I will keep mine, mainly for around the house and shots of all the birds in the trees right across from my balcony and maybe pick up something a little lighter for packing around sometime in the future. <br>

Thanks again,<br>

Gary</p>

<p>Hello: I just purchased the Benro C-427 and have a little problem: I can't figure out how to change from rubber feet to spikes. The crappy Chinese instructions look like the rubber feet just pull straight off and the spikes are underneath. The Benro website states that the rubber feet screw off and the spikes screw in. I got no spikes in the accessories so hopefully they are underneath the rubber feet. Either way, I can't get the rubber feet to budge. They look like they are sealed on. Are there any Benro owners out there that can help please?</p>