WTB Tripod and ballhead

JimClark

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Have a Benro M-258n6/M-228n6

JimClark wrote:

I would like something like the Gitzo Explorer G-2220 ...I would be open to something similar by another manufacturer also.
I should add the bigest setup I have is a 20D and a sigma 100-300 f4 and a 1.4x tc

I have a Benro carbon-fiber M-258 n6 (a.k.a M-228 n6 -- same item, just a name change) http://benro.cn/Product/1/pa2.html . I am looking for ~$180. My Benro ball head is not for sale, though ;-). If interested, drop me email or a DGrin PM.

JimClark

Thanks for the reply but I think i would like one that goes lower than this woe does at 12 inches.

Thanks though

photobug wrote:

I have a Benro carbon-fiber M-258 n6 (a.k.a M-228 n6 -- same item, just a name change) http://benro.cn/Product/1/pa2.html . I am looking for ~$180. My Benro ball head is not for sale, though ;-). If interested, drop me email or a DGrin PM.

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JimClark wrote:

Thanks for the reply but I think i would like one that goes lower than this woe does at 12 inches.

Wow, that's low!

I'll just post the tripod in the Flea Market, when I get around to it...

JimClark

Can you send me some pictures?

Jim Clark

photobug wrote:

Wow, that's low!

I'll just post the tripod in the Flea Market, when I get around to it...

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Benro M258/M228 n6 tripod

Can you send me some pictures?

Below are some shots I just took. It's a Benro M228, which Benro recently renumbered as the M258-n6 (undoubtedly to match Gitzo numbering changes), with no changes in the actual product that I can tell.

All M258-n6 specs are listed on Benro's page http://benro.cn/Product/1/pa2.html . Benro is an established Chinese company making professional-quality tripods, that is now up-and-coming on the international market. Many of its models recently started selling under the "Induro" brand name in the U.S. (at much higher prices!).

Anyway, I've had this tripod for a short time and have been quite happy with it. The previous (I believe, original) owner said that he sometimes noticed the anti-rotation not working on one of the segments, but I haven't noticed it, myself. I am only selling it because I just got back from China with a NEW Benro carbon-fiber tripod with some additional features . This tripod should accept all standard ball heads, such as those from Benro, Kirk, RRS, Acratech, Gitzo, etc, etc.

Here it is, all folded up:


Here, with all accessories shown -- strap, bag, instructions, and a small wrench:


Here it is, standing erect at its shortest height with the legs at minimum locked spread (the legs will also spread out much farther, to get lower to the ground):


And lastly, here it is at full height (center column can extend up for an additional 8 inches or so of height); this is a lousy photo but I was trying to include the tall patio chair next to it for a rough sense of scale):


I'm looking for about $180 for the tripod and $10 for shipping costs (actual shipping cost will probably be more; I'll eat any difference). If Paypal is used, I'm willing to split the PayPal fees.

I also have a Bogen-Manfrotto 3059 side/macro arm, which allows shooting straight down without the tripod in the shot (and of course it works with the Benro tripod!). I could also include it for an extra $26 and I'd cover any extra shipping cost if shipped with the tripod.

Cheers