WTB Tripod and ballhead

JimClarkJimClark Registered Users Posts: 305 Major grins
edited July 28, 2007 in The Kitchen Sink
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important." C. S. Lewis
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  • photobugphotobug Registered Users Posts: 633 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2007
    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.
    Canon EOS 7D ........ 24-105 f/4L | 50 f/1.4 | 70-200 f/2.8L IS + 1.4x II TC ........ 580EX
    Supported by: Benro C-298 Flexpod tripod, MC96 monopod, Induro PHQ1 head
    Also play with: studio strobes, umbrellas, softboxes, ...and a partridge in a pear tree...

  • JimClarkJimClark Registered Users Posts: 305 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2007
    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.
    "Christianity, if false, is of no importance,
    and if true, of infinite importance. The only
    thing it cannot be is moderately
    important." C. S. Lewis
    http://www.photosbyjimclark.com/
  • photobugphotobug Registered Users Posts: 633 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2007
    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...
    Canon EOS 7D ........ 24-105 f/4L | 50 f/1.4 | 70-200 f/2.8L IS + 1.4x II TC ........ 580EX
    Supported by: Benro C-298 Flexpod tripod, MC96 monopod, Induro PHQ1 head
    Also play with: studio strobes, umbrellas, softboxes, ...and a partridge in a pear tree...

  • JimClarkJimClark Registered Users Posts: 305 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2007
    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...
    "Christianity, if false, is of no importance,
    and if true, of infinite importance. The only
    thing it cannot be is moderately
    important." C. S. Lewis
    http://www.photosbyjimclark.com/
  • photobugphotobug Registered Users Posts: 633 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2007
    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 :D. 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:
    177985971-M.jpg

    Here, with all accessories shown -- strap, bag, instructions, and a small wrench:
    177985466-M.jpg

    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):
    177986301-M.jpg

    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):
    177986860-M.jpg

    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
    Canon EOS 7D ........ 24-105 f/4L | 50 f/1.4 | 70-200 f/2.8L IS + 1.4x II TC ........ 580EX
    Supported by: Benro C-298 Flexpod tripod, MC96 monopod, Induro PHQ1 head
    Also play with: studio strobes, umbrellas, softboxes, ...and a partridge in a pear tree...

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