MeFOTO C2350Q2 (Benro C2691TB1) Overview/Review

This is going to be more of a picture journey then it is going to be a review. I don't really have much to base my opinion off of because I have not owned that many tripods. Thus take my opinion with the knowledge that I don't have a Gitzo or Fiesol to compare this one too. However I do know what good craftsmanship looks like, and can at least give you an idea of how this tripod is built.

Also - I apologize about the pictures. I was home sick yesterday and the weather was gloomy. All I had was my 580exii. So many of these pictures are far too dark and unedited. Thus they are nothing to look at

Legs fully extended. The locking and tightening method for these legs is superb. Very strong and sturdy. The grips don't move and feel great in your hand.

Full extended monopod. It's quite tall. Likely 6 - 6'2 feet without a camera on top.

Fully compact and ready to travel

The provided Arca swiss plate and where it's inteded to lock into

Overall - The tripod is excellent quality. Greater then what I expected. Everything about is is well done, down to the annodization. There is barely any plastic on the entire thing.

I would recommend it to anyone looking for a travel tripod that doesn't want to spend 600$. I don't see how it could get much better then this. It's beautiful.

once again - sorry for the dark images. I provided some review of each piece in the pictures. But personally when I look at reviews of stuff. I look at the pictures and the overall experience. So I kept it short. I also have not seen anyone else with this tripod, so pictures are even more relevant.

What is the total weight, if you don't mind.

Thanks for the picture review!

obie131 wrote in post #13985084
What is the total weight, if you don't mind.

Thanks for the picture review!

I believe it is 3.7 lbs total

Max weight it can hold is 26.5 lbs

Nice first impressions (I do agree anodized stuff looks sexy, and I really want to get a tripod with anodized stuff, but I'm afraid it would be too flashy, and attract thieves more than a boring old black one would)...but thanks for the write up, I'll check into that model...when I tried out a few Benros, I wasn't impressed with the grip on the knobs (they were sliding around), maybe it was just a beat-to-hell display model...would love to see your impression of this tripod after you've used it for a while.

Also...love your signature, good for you for offering to help others out just because you're a nice guy!

Good looking tripod, being a racer I love the flashy color just add a few sponsor stickers! Give us a follow-up review after using it in the field.

Thanks for taking the time. How much did you pay?

LowriderS10 wrote in post #13986735
Nice first impressions (I do agree anodized stuff looks sexy, and I really want to get a tripod with anodized stuff, but I'm afraid it would be too flashy, and attract thieves more than a boring old black one would)...but thanks for the write up, I'll check into that model...when I tried out a few Benros, I wasn't impressed with the grip on the knobs (they were sliding around), maybe it was just a beat-to-hell display model...would love to see your impression of this tripod after you've used it for a while.

Also...love your signature, good for you for offering to help others out just because you're a nice guy!

It's not that flashy honestly. I mean, it stands out. But if someone is going to steal your stuff, it's likely going to be your camera. I'd be surprised if a thief knew the price of a tripod.

Also - The grips on here are slightly different then the actual Benros. Its one reason I wanted to buy this model over them. The grips on the legs are built differently and look better. I played with them quite a bit and things didn't seem to slip from what I can tell.

T2i4me wrote in post #13987963
Good looking tripod, being a racer I love the flashy color just add a few sponsor stickers! Give us a follow-up review after using it in the field.

Will do

jrmy wrote in post #13988098
Thanks for taking the time. How much did you pay?

350$ Total. Great price for both the tripod and head. The quality of this tripod is, once again, astounding for the price. I don't have anything to compare it too, but I couldn't see it getting much better than this.

Thank you for the detailed walkthrough of sorts. Really good to see the product up close as these on eBay can be very vague and not as detailed as you might like (or sometimes misleading).

I was considering the same tripod albeit the C2340Q2 due to the lesser number of sections for better leg section width.

Curious though, did you look at the likes of HorusBennu before choosing? Their tripods seem to have similar quality and price but they have models with thicker leg sections.

tman2782 wrote in post #13988508
Thank you for the detailed walkthrough of sorts. Really good to see the product up close as these on eBay can be very vague and not as detailed as you might like (or sometimes misleading).

I was considering the same tripod albeit the C2340Q2 due to the lesser number of sections for better leg section width.

Curious though, did you look at the likes of HorusBennu before choosing? Their tripods seem to have similar quality and price but they have models with thicker leg sections.

I did look. But after reading quite a few complaints on these forums. I decided against it. I did this for two reasons

1) I don't really see any major complaints about benro. However, from what I have read about the HorrusBennu's, they are not on the same quality level. Although the price is relatively the same

2) The fact that B&H carries Benro for roughly 520$ for the model I got, gave me the impression that the quality and history of Benro is more reliable. Just via the fact that they would carry the product gives me more incentive of their manufacturing.

Armitage wrote in post #13989755
1) I don't really see any major complaints about benro. However, from what I have read about the HorrusBennu's, they are not on the same quality level. Although the price is relatively the same

Really? Searched a bit through and couldn't find anything really bad about HB just yet, will trudge through again.