Benbo Mk3 Trekker kit tripod review

Length (closed): 84cm
Height (legs extended): 150cm
Number of leg sections: Two
Maximum load: 8kg
Weight: 2,000g
Contact: www.patersonphotographic.com

The Benbo is a unique tripod design that, quite honestly, you’ll either love or hate. 
The legs are based around one joint that can be tightened or loosened to allow the legs to be repositioned. Although it can take a bit of getting used to, this system allows the Benbo to be incredibly flexible and perfect for shoehorning into spaces where a normal tripod wouldn’t be able to operate. The ball head that is supplied with this kit is adequate, if not truly impressive. The rubber feet come with a spiked tip, which is perfect for digging into a grassy or gravel-based surface and there is a hook to hang a kit bag or ballast from. If a lot of your photographic work is over uneven surfaces or at low-level, then you could find the Benbo Mk3 Trekker very much to you liking.
Verdict
The Benbo may not be an immediate choice, but if you go to a dealer and try one out, it may just change the way you use tripods.

Build quality: 5/5
Features: 4/5
Stability: 5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Overall: 4/5