Benro TRAB169 Travel Angel Tripod Kit Reviews
| 10 of 14 people found the following review helpful  Good Tripod Legs, So so ballhead, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Benro TRAB169 Travel Angel Tripod Kit (Electronics) This is my review of the A169M8 with B-0 Ballhead. I tested this with a D80, D40, Sigma 10-20, Sigma 50-150, Nikon 18-200, Nikon 18-55 and SB600 flash.When lock downed properly, the tripod can handle the combined weight of a D80, Sigma 50-150 and Sb600 flash (about 3.8 lbs). I thumped it and do a light tripping motion to the legs and it supported the weight. It feels pretty rigid and subjectively, vibration seems to stop within the second. I compared it with the Manfrotto 190XDB and I liked it better, the vibration seems less severe. The 190XDB vibrates like a ringing metal, while the A160M8 feels like its damping the vibration. I do not have a heavier setup, so I do not know if it can hold the 17.5 lbs weight. I did try to slightly lean on the tripod with the camera on and the tripod can handle the weight. While the tripod legs is pretty good, the ballhead is not very impressive. I have no experience with a ballhead, so my expectation... Read more 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful  Nice if being light and small is important!, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Benro TRAB169 Travel Angel Tripod Kit (Electronics) I specifically bought this tripod for airplane travel. I had taken my old tripod to Hawaii with me, and it almost filled a large suitcase by itself. I knew I needed to get something smaller for my next vacation (I have kids, not much room for my stuff). I shopped around and decided this was a good weight and length for the price. It really makes a big difference that the tripod stores with the legs inverting and sit snugly around the ball head. This saves alot of length so can even put it inside a normal daypack. I took this on my trip out to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons a few months ago. I used it all over the place and had no problem taking it with me on trail hikes. I noticed one problem that my old large tripod does not really have. I ran into some stiff winds and the tripod had a vibration in these winds. You would not want to do long exposures in this situation. Most of my photos were unaffected, but it is a concern. It basically has replaced my old tripod. The head moves... Read more 0 of 1 people found the following review helpful  excellent travel tripod, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Benro TRAB169 Travel Angel Tripod Kit (Electronics) Was happy to find the tripod would hold a 70-200 f2.8 IS with 1.4 teleconverter from the base of the camera with no issues. Setup is easy once you have done it a few times, and had no trouble with the locks. |
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Product Description
The Benro TRAB169 Travel Angel Magnesium Alloy Tripod with B-0 Ballhead is a professional-quality tripod that has lightweight, highest quality aluminum alloy legs for top performance at an economical price. In addition, magnesium is used for all die-cast parts. Despite its lower weight, magnesium is more rigid than aluminum, and has the same strength per volume. Travel Angel tripods are easy-to-carry so you’ll want them with you at all times. Travel Angel’s unique 180 degree foldover design allows them to be folded into a compact package that can easily fit into backpacks or luggage. However, when you need quick setup, excellent maximum height and a rigid, stable support, Benro Travel Angels are impressive performers!Travel Angel tripods feature individual leg angle adjustments, anti-rotation leg design, a reversible center column with spring loaded weight hook, anti dust and moisture rubber leg lock grips, and reversible 1/4"-20 to 3/8" mounting threads.LEG SECTIONS 5 MAXIMUM HEIGHT 58.5 NORMAL HEIGHT 51.3 FOLDED HEIGHT 14.1 LOAD CAPACITY 17.6
- Removable rubber and stainless steel spike feet provide a secure grip both indoors and outdoors
- Anti-twist leg sections and a grooved center column make setup and breakdown quick and easy
- Dust and water-resistant leg lock design prevents dust or moisture from entering the interior of the leg twist-locks.
- The matching ballhead has three independent locking knobs to separately control general positioning, panning, and friction control
- Offers two leg-angle settings to accommodate uneven terrain or awkward shooting situations
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