HorusBennu Products Thread

@ Seasentinel

Which HB tripod do you have?

Sirrith wrote in post #16209360
Instead of swearing off twist locks, perhaps you should swear off cheap tripods? The best tripods use twist locks for good reason (RRS, Gitzo etc...).

My only bad experience with twist locks on tripods is from Gitzo. That is the reason that I will never trust a Gitzo again. It is a pity that all the cheap ones have to copy that bad design.

I have a Sirui tripod, and to my surprise the twist locks are actually working, even in the cold. At least for one year.

Hello,

I recently purchased a Horusbennu A8 travler tripod with LX-3 ballhead. I did a video review of it and posted it on youtube. I have never done a review before so as a result the video is terrible But hopefully it will provide some insight to folks looking into this tripod / ballhead.

I wanted to do the review because folks on this thread as well as a few other videos on youtube were very helpful to me when looking for a tripod.

The review can be found here: http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=4CBawOFBddc

Seasentinel wrote in post #16207379
I bought a tripod a few years ago and I have to say it didnt hold up too well. I bought it based on the reviews here. The twist legs rarely stay locked and the rubber covering over the twist part comes off fairly easy. I have had my camera with lens attached of course fall over about 5 times because of this tripod. I've had a broken 10-20 and a the lastest a bent hood on my 8-16. I'll double check to make sure the legs are locked but it somehow comes untightened when I walk a few feet away. I'm beyond frustrated at it to the point I hate it but currently I can't seem to pin down a tripod I can afford that has clip legs...never again will I get screw legs....is lightweight and compact. I do urbex photography and am hiking and climbing over things so it needs to be compact and lightweight. I've tried the travel Angel but it was far too flimsy with the 18-250 attached and again had issues with the twist legs :/

Which Horusbennu tripod have you had problems with? My C-3540V is still fantastic after a couple of years of use.

I have been looking at the Horusbennu tripods recently but im a bit confused.

I have saw this one - http://www.ebay.co.uk …_trksid=p3984.m​1423.l2649

C2240X - £57.66
8X Carbon
4 Section
22mm leg diameter
44cm Folded Length
138cm max height
0.87kg weight
8kg load

This seems ideal for what im looking for (a lightweight tripod that folds short used exclusively for hiking and possibly travel)

However when I compare it to this one - http://www.ebay.co.uk …_trksid=p3984.m​1423.l2649

FX-8442TT - £153.42
Carbon
4 Section
28mm leg diameter
42.5cm Folded Length
150cm max height
1.12kg weight
18kg load

The second one has slightly thicker tubes, folds to a slightly shorter length, has a taller max height, is heavier and takes an extra 10kg load but its over twice the price.

The lower height of the first one doesn't bother me for what im going to use it for and the 8kg load limit will be plenty for the kit I have.

I cant find any info on the C2240X on this site. Has anyone used it? Do you think it will be a decent travel/hiking tripod? £57.66 seems too good to be true!

I have the FX-9353TT. Very happy with it so far (have had it for about 5 months). It is super-light, super-strong and very steady. Versatile, came with the extra shorter column. You can detach the strap from the bag and put it on the tripod (very convenient when hiking with it on me -the tripod has an extra hook for that). Level, compass, 360 degree leg movement, double safety tightening on column, compressed air in the leg sections, modern design and look. I am 5' 3'' and a woman, this thing is LIGHT. Couldn't be happier.

Just ordered an LX-5 ballhead yesterday and it's on the way...I can't wait to get it and try it out

I have the 9353TT. Very happy with it. Used it in the desert a lot, in the mountains, abused it, carried it on long hikes (so light and easy to carry!). The legs come in and out with an air/hydraulic system, so you don't need to turn and turn forever (just a tweak and they are released). Very stable, tall and well-made. Paid $385 in 2013 for it -new- on eBay. It turns to a monopod if you want, comes with extra head for it too. The bag is thick and well-made as well. No problems at all. Perhaps my only concern is that in the case something happens to the tripod there is no support that I know if. Other than that, I couldn't be happier with the quality and the stability of this tripod.

I realize this is an old thread,... hope someone is still listening. Have an opportunity to jump on a Horusbennu FX-8349TT CF with a Desmond dual slot ball head model # DLOW40. Went thru most of the pages here and didn't see either model #,... also searched the model # and nothing. I'm guessing the model came out after Feb 2015,... the last post here. Would appreciate hearing from anyone using this duo. Thanks!

Hankosaurus wrote in post #15303820
For those who may be interested in how to get a threaded rod to come out of the end of a metal tube and grasp a ballhead, here's a sketch of the DIY method I used.

A is a threaded Tee-nut. B is a wooden cylinder turned/cut/trimmed to fit the inside of the tubing (G) with a little "encouragement" from a rubber hammer. C is a threaded rod, 3/8 inch in this case. Washer D and nut E work with the threaded rod and Tee-nut to lock the threaded rod with just enough extension to fit into the base of the ballhead properly. Screw I is run through the wall of tubing G into wood, just to make sure the wood goes nowhere once set. Then the head of the screw is cut off and polished flush with the tubing, so as to not impede its sliding action. F is a large washer which sits on top of the tubing and mates to the base of the ballhead H.

Thanks ! ; this is much appreciated.