BiscottiGelato

I bought C-069M8 before my Japan trip. Carried it all around Tokyo, on subway and walked tons with it. It's probably the lightest and smallest CF tripod one can find that still opens up to nearly as tall as a Manfrotto 190. Let's put it that way, my 40D + 17-55 is definately heavier than the tripod, imagine that. Some might say 5 section skinny legs with a sucky ball head won't cut it for DSLRs. I personally think it's okay given how small and light it is. With a pricet tag under 1800 HKD ball head included, I'm very satisfied. If I have extra cash later I might replace the ball head, but for now, I'm happy with what I got.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=619519

This guy is basically a rip off of the Gitzo GT-1550T, which retails for $700 USD. I played around with it myself, the Gitzo is definately more solid, but slightly bulkier and heavier despite both having 5 section legs. The twist locks of the GT-1550T requires only a single quarter turn and it give a very positive lock and unlock. The Benro will require at least two twist actions. For less than 1/3rd the price tho, Benro hands down!

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回復 19# daimo

For fraction of the price~

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回復 31# 布小熊

$1780 is 公價. I think they got the price on benro.hk. So hard to get cheated. Any lower than that is based on your bargaining ba. But even $1780 is an awesome price. If you go to eBay $300 USD flat is the going price for the C-069.

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回復 33# 布小熊

Actually oops... 好似加左價 http://www.benro.hk/goods.php?id=34

BiscottiGelato

Yes, the CF version is only about 20% lighter. But comparing the other specs between the A-069 and the C-069, the C-069 is rated for more than double the loading weight, and closes down to under 10% smaller, while loosing only 3mm on the opened size. When travelling, sometimes every ounce counts.

Of course, the A-069 is less than half the price... (under $800 HKD... even within 嘉嘉's budget)...

BiscottiGelato

450D + SSW ... A069 should be enough ..  (can't remember which one I got .. lol)

And she can put so ...
Catpiano 發表於 2010-8-11 12:26

Putting weight on the hook will exceed the loading capacity very quickly. It doesn't contribute to the stability if it's starting to get too heavy for the joints and the leg tubes.

BiscottiGelato

Thanks guys!
I came back and I got SICK in HK.... I was too tired to go to 鴨寮街 alone. So on my la ...
布小熊 發表於 2010-10-22 08:47

布小熊, you went to the wrong places I guess. I am told Benro stuff, full line-up, are everywhere in HK. Did you even check the addys in benro.hk?

BiscottiGelato

which MF? I guess it's not the ones where head and legs are separate?