My Benro C-069 M8 Travel Angel Kit

where did you buy this ?

Nvm just noticed you paid in pounds

How tall are you though ? I m 6'1 and i doubt i could get away with out any raising of the center column?

lol sorry 1 more question... any chance you could measure the diameter? at the biggest part when folded up? I assume that would be where the legs are near the bottom and the legs are folded backwards thanks!

Hi, diameter should be aroud 8-9 cm.

Did you buy spikes for your tripod?
I am thinking between 169 or 269..difficult

petris wrote in post #6987087
Did you buy spikes for your tripod?
I am thinking between 169 or 269..difficult

No, I don't think I am going to need them for my use.

To be honest I do not see a big difference between the two, maybe the max height could be the deciding factor.

To me it was important to have the lightest and smallest one, that's why I chose the 069.

Fedone1275 wrote in post #6961990
Hi, diameter should be aroud 8-9 cm.

I should be between 6 and 6.1 (185 cm) and it was okay for me with all 5 sections open and the column not raised. It was quite solid as well, I did not expected it to be so good.

I bought it from the UK distributor www.photopal.co.uk.

Fede

I think America needs to switch to metric... 6 and 6.1? >.> Meters? lol but tahts way too tall and inches is not 185cm What units are you using? >.> thanks

zeva wrote in post #6997514
I think America needs to switch to metric... 6 and 6.1? >.> Meters? lol but tahts way too tall and inches is not 185cm What units are you using? >.> thanks

Sorry I tried to say that I am almost 6'1 tall (1 meter and 85 cm...)

OHH! lol how much do u need to lean down for that tripod?

Which size one would be suitable for a 1-Series and 70-200 f/2.8L? I imagine that's the most I'd use with a compact tripod.

zeva wrote in post #6998039
OHH! lol how much do u need to lean down for that tripod?

Not much, it is not a big problem when considering that is a compact tripod.

Vascilli wrote in post #7314556
Which size one would be suitable for a 1-Series and 70-200 f/2.8L? I imagine that's the most I'd use with a compact tripod.

I would use at least the C-269 with your set up.

Federico

Vascilli wrote in post #7314556
Which size one would be suitable for a 1-Series and 70-200 f/2.8L? I imagine that's the most I'd use with a compact tripod.

See my previous post. I have a C-228 and a Markins Q3 to hold this combo. Benro has B-2 or B-3 as well as KJ-2 (or is it J-2).

Nice review. How is the stability with all the leg sections fully extended? It looks like the 5th leg section is pretty small in diameter so was just curious. I am debating between the C-069 or C-068 (4 leg sections). I have a 5DM2 with a 24-105L lens and only plan on using it with this setup and a flash. Do you think this setup is sturdy enough for that combination?

Thanks Steve. To me it feels stable enough, I was amazed. It is okay with my 5D and the 28-70L or the Sigma 150. 5th legs are small but very rigid as well.

But my first priority was to get the smallest size and the lightest one, so I am not too concerned if I have to hang a bag to the column or hold it to make it more stable (like when it is windy).

It really depends on what are your priorities, if stability is your MAIN concern than I would suggest the 068, to me size and weight are important, I like to shoot in relax and make the most with less equipment as possible.

Fedone1275 wrote in post #7420961
Thanks Steve. To me it feels stable enough, I was amazed. It is okay with my 5D and the 28-70L or the Sigma 150. 5th legs are small but very rigid as well.

But my first priority was to get the smallest size and the lightest one, so I am not too concerned if I have to hang a bag to the column or hold it to make it more stable (like when it is windy).

It really depends on what are your priorities, if stability is your MAIN concern than I would suggest the 068, to me size and weight are important, I like to shoot in relax and make the most with less equipment as possible.

I am glad to hear that it appears stable even with the small legs. After doing more research I think I also will go with the 5 section legs, since I also want a small compact tripod. I am now thinking of going one size up with the C-169, but unfortunately can't find any reviews of that model. The C-169 seems to be almost identical to the Gitzo 1550T in terms of dimensions: both fold up to around 14" long, and have approximately the same maximum height. It is also only around 1" longer than the C-069 when folded, and 1lb heavier overall. Decisions, decisions!

@Fedone1275 -- thanks for the brief review. i am also expecting my benro travel angel tripod today (or tomorrow, the latest), though it's the A-168 model which has only four (4) sections and it's legs are made of aluminum. i was also interested in getting the carbon fiber model but i thought i wouldn't notice the half a pound difference, i hope. i'm really happy to know that the C-069 is stable enough for the 5D and 24-70L as i have the same setup as well. i actually thought at first that i could just use this tripod with my wife's 1000D but not anymore. i'm planning to put on a manfrotto head though so that i can use my frotto plates (like you i have the heavy 055PRoB if i need a workhorse tripod) with both the A-168 and 055ProB. i hope i will be as content as you are when i get it.

i just got the A-168 and i didn't know that my order came with the BH-0, oh welps! and i'm impressed, holds the 5D MkII + grip + 24-70 2.8L very well with center column extended. i'll just share a photo or two of the A-168 to compare it with the C-069

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