P.s I don’t actually sleep with my tripod, It comes into the tent with me but we keep things strictly professional between us!

For me it is easier to adjust the lowest sections of the tripod to suit the terrain I'm standing on. It only takes half a twist to release the telescopic legs, which is perfect for when you’re in a rush to get the tripod up. Maximum Height w/Column Retracted (cm): 135 Maximum Payload Capacity (kg): 14 Minimum Height (cm): 31 Series: Mach 3 Bubble Level: YES Converts to Monopod: YES Foot Mount: 3/8 Foot Size (mm): φ29. Since I first picked up a camera I’ve always had a tripod of sorts, cheap plastic ones, you know the ones where they only come in grey and black and the levers creek when you tighten them.I’ve had the old reliable Manfrotto 055 XProB, which served me well on moors and coast and is now residing in the loft with quite badly corroded leg clamps. Fast forward a number of years, I was still investing in cheap tripods and while my later purchases were a lot better they really lacked the refinement and quality when I really needed something I could count on.

What I need is a 7 foot leg to reach down from the top of rocks to get the composition I’m hankering for. Mach 3 is Benro’s most advanced range of traditional photo tripods which combines classic design with advanced materials. It will all depend on the length of the sections whether it would be better for sitting in a hide, etc, or standing only, whether to have 3 or 4 sections. The center column can be replaced with the included short column to allow the tripod to reach a minimum height of 12.

The best thing to do is go to the retailer and test it in all the positions that you would normally use the tripod in and with the head and scope, or camera sitting atop the tripod that you want to test. You have the right to withdraw your consent to receive our Friends of Benromach content at any time in the future via this page. Magnesium Casting: Wherever possible the Mach3 TMA38CL employs magnesium castings making it among some of the lightest tripods on the market. Converts to Monopod: Y Foot Mount: 3/8 Foot Size (mm): 29 Foot Type: Rubber Head Mount: 3/8"-16 Leg Diameter 1 (mm): 28.

I have been using Peak Design straps and their capture system along with my L- bracket which allows me to easily take it of my shoulder strap to then place it on the ball head. A huge, stiff, light, beautifully made 4 leg section carbon fibre tripod with magnesium fittings and lots of nice detail touches.Please complete the form below for a quote - Please be as accurate as possible to help us give an accurate quote. However, in using the Mach3 with that refractor and mount, there is an unacceptable amount of dampening. Converts to Monopod: N Foot Mount: 3/8 Foot Size (mm): 34 Foot Type: Rubber Head Mount: 3/8"-16 Leg Diameter 1 (mm): 36. As part of our most advanced range of photo tripods, the Mach3 TMA27A combines classic design with advanced materials. Being carbon fibre the weight saving is a big bonus and still has a great balance of being sturdy enough.