BenroMach3 2 Series Aluminum Tripod (TMA27A)

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.

Really great tripod for the money to replace my well used Bogen tripod. Well built, sturdy, tall (which I really like) and has the features I need. Use it with a Really Right Stuff BH-55 ball head. Comes with a decent case that is just large enough to accommodate the tripod with the ball head attached.

This tripod is fantastic and half or even quarter the price of other brands, yet it has all the features and comparable build quality if not better than some of the higher priced tripods. Rock solid even in windy conditions when completely extended. This is a top of the line tripod at a fraction of the cost of other name brands. I have friends that have manfrotto gear and it's not even built as well as this is. I purchased the gearhead to go with it and with the tripod and gearhead it meets or exceeds the quality of other name brand setups much more expensive than this. This is a high-end product at low end pricing. I would highly recommend this tripod series to anyone. I currently have the aluminum style but plan on purchasing the carbon fiber for photography expeditions. Same exact tripod only a little lighter than the aluminum version. Depending on what version of The Mach 3 series you purchase it even can be transformed into a monopod. Comes with a swap out short Center column for extremely low shots, changeable spiked tips for dirt, sand or gravel set up. Hands down the best tripod for the money!!! I would highly recommend this tripod to anyone looking for a quality piece of equipment that will last for years! I will definitely be purchasing another aluminum Mach 3 series for additional cameras and a carbon fiber Mach 3 series for a lighter alternative for backpacking photography excursions.

I was very happy with my 200 dollar travel tripod until I purchased a long lens. 200-600 zoom. Suddenly I had 2 new problems. Being a travel tripod it was designed and built with light components. With a mirrorless camera and a standard lens using the tripod was not a problem. Throwing a long lens on there and whoops, shake city. I tried every trick I could find but only one thing could fix it. A solid sturdy tripod. I spent days researching and evaluating and decided on this Benro model. I’m a serious amateur but I have a limited budget and went with the aluminum version of this model at 1/2 the price. I don’t hike 15 miles with my gear so this was a no brainer. I ordered the Benro gimbal with this but that is in a separate review. This tripod is a huge step up from my travel unit. Three section leg design, less wiggle on joints, larger tubing, 1” vs 1/4” on the smallest tube, Benro vs my travel unit. More stops, wider head plate, easier securing rings and amazing quality. I would recommend this to everyone. I have looked at the high end 1K units in the store and they simply don’t offer an upgrade over this that can come close to justifying the price. If you like big brand names and price doesn’t matter go for it but if you want to spread your money around on heads or other equipment this is absolutely the way to go. I put a borrowed head on this and it is rock solid. No shake no missed photos anymore. Great purchase.

I had to wait for it to arrive but once it did I am very please. It is light weight but sturdy. Comes with ice picks which is a nice feature to have. I have not used it yet as it has been in the -30's for temperatures but can't wait.

Purchased this tripod after getting a Benro gimbal head which has an excellent quality. This is no different. Looks solid and durable. More than enough for an average user. The carrying back is a bonus. Probably a bit too heavy for traveling or hiking but you trade weight for stability in a lighter traveling tripod.

Fenomenal producto y vendedor.Llegó en el tiempo estipulado y en perfectas condiciones.Muy práctico, resistente y de buena calidad los materiales y ensamblesLo recomiendo mucho

This is an excellent tripod with the benefit of four section legs which enable use on very uneven ground with large differences in the levels. Fully extended the height of the head is over 6’. I am using it with my Swarovski BTX 30 x 85 field scope which is mounted on the Swarovski gimbal head and balance rail, a fairly heavy combination. It comes with its own carry case and tools.

This product is not cheap but you can tell where your money goes, worth every cent, wish I had bought before wasting money on cheaper tripods that don't last or are too flimsy. You get what you pay for - brilliant engineering.