Benbo or Uni-loc Tripod

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p.1 #1 · Benbo or Uni-loc Tripod

A while back a buddy of mine let me use his tripod... it was either a benbo or a uni-loc... you know, with the single knob to adjust the leg angle?

I *REALLY* liked it, but he's not sure which one it was...

I'm thinking of getting one... do any of you have them? Which one is better? (for weddings, portraits, etc, with a 1D series body and usually heavy L Lenses)

Can you get either one in Canada? Can you get a uni-loc anywhere outside of the UK?

Nov 20, 2008 at 10:13 PM

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p.1 #2 · Benbo or Uni-loc Tripod

I don't know about uni-loc, but Benbo is sold thru Paterson. and Paterson is sold thru Daymen dealers. Call your local Photography store (not big box). are you in western Canada?

Nov 20, 2008 at 10:26 PM

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p.1 #3 · Benbo or Uni-loc Tripod

ya, Edmonton area

Nov 20, 2008 at 10:28 PM

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p.1 #4 · Benbo or Uni-loc Tripod

I have a Uni-Loc and love it.

I much prefer it to my other Bogen/Manfrotto tripods.

That said...it is "unique" (well almost, as Benbo is almost identical).

It is a metal pod so heavier than the CF models so popular now.

Even the ball head works well.

I am very happy I got mine and consider it a great/cool/smart design and the workmanship is very good too.

Good luck with your decision.

Nov 20, 2008 at 11:49 PM

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p.1 #5 · Benbo or Uni-loc Tripod

there are several shops in Edmonton that are Daymen dealers. Maybe Blacks or McBains.

Nov 23, 2008 at 12:43 AM

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