Mach3 9X Carbon Fiber Series 3 Long Tripod, 4 Section, Twist Lock Legs, 69.7" Maximum Height, 35.3 Load Capacity- Black (TMA38CL)

Very sturdy, adjustments (legs center column) are smooth and secure and easily accessed with short small movements. Very lightweight however the lightness has one small drawback in that the legs are not heavy enough to fall out when released and must be manually extended somewhat. Not an issue with me. Also the screw locks on the legs while very smooth are not as quick as lever locks. Also not a problem for me. I like that the feet are screw in (also very smooth and sturdy) and not a cap. Comes with spike feet if needed for more stability. Also I like how the legs can be unlocked with one movement of a clip to flair out and get very close to the ground. It also comes with a second center column thats shorter for this purpose. As far as height, it will extend out 69" without the center stand which adds approx 12" more. The whole thing comes in a nice nylon carrying case with 2 side pockets for accessories and a nice cloth inner case for the tripod itself. Also has with a small tool set with an open end and allen head wrench to tighten up anything that may work loose. I have not used it long enough to see for sure but I dont see anything working loose anytime soon. Just seems like every screw or nut is such close tolerance that the tools wont be necessary. A bit pricey at 450 but well worth it.

Getting ready to purchase another one of these after heavy daily use since 2019. It's been a solid tripod for the last 7 years of my career and I have nothing bad to say about it.

What can I say about this tripod! Bottom line is, you get what you pay for! I really cant say much how it will perform in a long run, but just the way it was packaged, how easy it was to set up and overall feel is 10/10! I put my Sigma 150-600mm on it and did some test shots of birds and Oh My! Everything looks and feels Top Notch! I have had some cheap tripods in past and i cant stress enough, do not fall for cheap!!! You will regret it later! This carbon fiber tripod is very well built, sturdy and very high quality! No need to spend top $, at less than $400 you will get all you have ever wanted! Highly recommend to everybody! Great job BENRO and Adorama! Well done!

I love this thing. As far as size and stability go, it's a beast. I carry it on hiking trips for astrophotography, where stability rules, especially when you've got a 70-200 2.8, a full frame camera, a star tracker, and equatorial wedge. Most of my hikes are in the mountains, where wind is frequent. The weight hook on the bottom helps with that. It's not crazy light, but for a tripod of this size and stability, I think it's as light as it can be, and worth carrying. Folds up small enough to strap on top of my backpack. I never shoot astro on anything else anymore. This has become my favorite tripod, and I highly recommend it.

I own several Benro products, for the most part I am pleased with them. My single complaint on this particular tripod is the center column collar. It really has to be torqued down to make sure it doesn't move when a heavier camera/lens combo is put on it. Other than that, I recommend it.

Coming from a metal tripod this is a game changer. So sturdy and light.

This tripod is very sturdy. My previous tripod was a RRS and for a third of the price, this tripod is the way to go. It's great that it comes with the short center column. I'm very tall (6'5") and this tripod is the perfect height. Only downside is the feet. I've already lost 2 of them, so I'd reccomend getting some thread tape or something to stiffen the threads.

I am a hobbyist, not a pro. But for me this tripod is great for my non-lightweight option. It is sturdy, there are probably things that could be better, esp as a pro, but for my uses, I am very happy with this tripod. I used it and the Benro Geared head to photograph the Saturn and Jupiter conjunction with my 300mm prime. It worked great.The dual shafts... and just how stout this thing is really have impressed me. I can see myself being quite happy in the future.

Very much impressed. Solid and very stable. The leg collars are large thus giving a good grip and easily tightened. The rubber feet are stellar. They stick to a floor like glue. The spikes are going to be usufull in my case. Outdoors photographer. Windy places. I need steady. This foots the bill.

Love it but did have the white inner plastic tubing break which allows one of the legs to slide straight out and off the tripod which is problematic. Not sure why it has broken within the first week of use. Otherwise is sturdy and easy to use.

Upgraded from my travel tripod to something more sturdy. Excellent quality, legs glide with ease on setting up and closing down. Topped of with a solid Benro Gx30 bullhead, the set up has with stood strong winds and gusts, and all photos produced without blur.Slightly on the heavy side but that’s to be expected from such a large tripod. Highly recommend Bento anytime.

très léger, pas de défaut, un excellent pied pour la rotule BENRO

Muy buena calidad y no pesa nada para lo que es. Muy fácil de transportar y se monta en segundos.