HorusBennu Products Thread

Very curiously awaiting review of the Horusbennu FX-7439TT.

Keep us informed

Just purchased a LX-5 ball head and GH-3L Gimbal.

I ordered the Horusbennu C-2540 with LX-3 ballhead on 4-10 from dhsummer. It shipped on 4-15 and I received it last Monday 4-18 by FedEx. It all seems to be very well made. It's my first carbon fiber pod and first BH and the only thing I can compare it to is my 30 year old Slik U212. I'm very impressed with the LX-3. All the movements are well damped and it takes very little turning pressure to securely lock the ball, even with my gripped 60D with Tamron 70-300 VC. The legs are very sturdy for their diameter. The section diameters are as follows: Largest-24.9mm or .982". Next-21.7mm or .856". Next-18.7mm or .737". Smallest-15.7mm or .622". The flip locks are some sort of plastic and seem a little flimsy but they lock firmly without any slippage. The legs do not rotate-locked or unlocked. With the monopod leg removed, it makes an extremely light and tall monopod-56 1/2" without head. It took me about 90 seconds to convert it to a monopod. All this comes in a nicely made nylon padded case with an inside zipper pocket, carry handle and shoulder strap (for case). The ballhead comes covered with a drawstring bag. Overall I'm very pleased with this combo and as soon as this so called spring takes shape, I plan on trying this baby out-outside. Only time will tell how this thing holds up.

I forgot to mention that the whole unit with head and in the case weighs 4 lbs. 12 oz.

Congrats fluter52. I like hearing good things about this combo. It's on my list.

@fluter, man you got your stuff quick. I order just the Lx3 ball head on 4/11 shipped on 4/14 and I'm still waiting for it. Tracking shows that it's with the air carrier. I can't wait to mount it on my benro. Too bad I won't get it for my San Diego/sea world trip this weekend n

fluter52 wrote in post #12267747
I ordered the Horusbennu C-2540 with LX-3 ballhead on 4-10 from dhsummer. It shipped on 4-15 and I received it last Monday 4-18 by FedEx. It all seems to be very well made.

It's my first carbon fiber pod and first BH and the only thing I can compare it to is my 30 year old Slik U212. I'm very impressed with the LX-3. All the movements are well damped and it takes very little turning pressure to securely lock the ball, even with my gripped 60D with Tamron 70-300 VC. The legs are very sturdy for their diameter.

The section diameters are as follows: Largest-24.9mm or .982". Next-21.7mm or .856". Next-18.7mm or .737". Smallest-15.7mm or .622". The flip locks are some sort of plastic and seem a little flimsy but they lock firmly without any slippage. The legs do not rotate-locked or unlocked.

With the monopod leg removed, it makes an extremely light and tall monopod-56 1/2" without head. It took me about 90 seconds to convert it to a monopod. All this comes in a nicely made nylon padded case with an inside zipper pocket, carry handle and shoulder strap (for case).

The ballhead comes covered with a drawstring bag. Overall I'm very pleased with this combo and as soon as this so called spring takes shape, I plan on trying this baby out-outside. Only time will tell how this thing holds up.

Thanks for the info!

All your pictures appear to be down, madman!

That aside, I'm very interested in the C-2540 kit... I really don't like the name of the brand though

Sirrith wrote in post #12270338
All your pictures appear to be down, madman!

That aside, I'm very interested in the C-2540 kit... I really don't like the name of the brand though

Ya, Photobucket was down for me since last Tuesday, it is back up!

Anyone have experience to compare the various HB setups to a Feisol/Photoclam kit? HB is quite a bit cheaper, and seems to be more deluxe in terms of features on the legs.

fluter52 wrote in post #12194199
I've been watching this and other threads about Horusbennu tripods and heads and reading other reviews with interest. Yesterday I made an offer on a HB C2540 carbon fiber tripod with a LX-3 head. The listing was a Buy it Now or Best Offer for $225. I offered $190. In 16 hours they apologetically countered at $200. Needless to say, I accepted. Now I'll anxiously wait to see how long it takes to get here. If this tripod/head combo lives up to the hype, that's a fantastic price for a carbon fiber tripod with a quality ballhead. I'll give a review once I receive it.
http://cgi.ebay.com …415647dab5#ht_1​8437wt_912

I ordered one of these this morning. Can't wait to get it!

I think I might get myself a FX 34Q with the C-2540 legs in the near future darn you POTN, making me spend money I don't have!!

BTW madman, any chance of that fx 34q review coming soon?

Sirrith wrote in post #12281251
I think I might get myself a FX 34Q with the C-2540 legs in the near future darn you POTN, making me spend money I don't have!!

BTW madman, any chance of that fx 34q review coming soon?

I am extremely busy currently and I have not had a chance to do much photography with it or write a review. However what I have done it has performed well, I would recommend it.

Thanks to themadman, I placed an order for the fx34 on Wednesday night. It got shipped on Thursday and was at customs for only half a day on Saturday. Today I received a note on my door when I got home saying they missed me. Sadly, I'm not gonna be able to pick it up till tomorrow morning. Juss wanted to let someone the timeframe incase they are wondering about ordering something internationally. Thanks again themadman!