Is this Benro carbon-fiber Travel Flat tripod a great little tripod or what? Compare the specs and prices between the Benro and the Gitzo equivalent.
Main specs: C-1190T vs GT-1542T
Max Load: 17.6 lb vs 15.4 lbs
Max Height: 52.6\" vs 45.8\"
Folded Length: 16.3\" vs 16.7\"
Leg Sections: 5 vs 4 sections
Weight: 2.2 lbs vs 2.2 lbs
Price: $348.00 vs $490.00
The nicest thing about the Benro is that it is 6\" taller than the Gitzo w/o using the center column, as I like to use my tripod.
Don\'t get me wrong ... I love Gitzo tripods and I am currently using a GT 2540 with a Z1 monoball and RRS lever-clamp ... but I need something very light for travel. Would be nice if it has 4 leg sections instead of 5 but, well ... I guess you can\'t have everything.
Does anyone here have any experience with this tripod and can weigh in?
