Uniloc tripod

ive owned a benbo for years, they are amazing but heavy. if you want stable, versatile and bullet proof go for a benbo mk1. there not light to say the least but there great. best description i read was when unlocked its like wrestling a set of bagpipes :p that sums them up really. dont bother with the smaller trekker type versions as there are better light weigh pods available, but the big clunker is ace
 
Got a Uniloc 1700 system major on way from eBay. One came up for sale which hadn't been used as a hammer.

The center column with elbow looks useful :-)

How long did it take to get used to it?
 
not long at all, but its a very versatile system that comes at the expense of being a bit unwieldy while unlocked. keep a small amount of tension on it while adjusting the legs or it just go's were it wants. centre column is the only one on a tripod ive ever found any use, its great for macro. you will ether love the system from now on or sell it within a week or two hating and cursing it. there's no middle ground with these really:D
 
Well it arrived. Found it intuitive and easy to set up...

Unfortunately it isn't the major model as described so it's going back to seller.

The only one in good condition that's been on there for ages. Oh well.
 
Gungnir said:
Well it arrived. Found it intuitive and easy to set up...

Unfortunately it isn't the major model as described so it's going back to seller.

The only one in good condition that's been on there for ages. Oh well.
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thats a shame, if you liked it and the size and weight is ok with you would the benbo mk1 work? its very solid and they usually turn up 2nd hand
 
It didn't feel heavy at all. Like weight in a tripod. Carbon fibre shock absorbtion isn't a match for mass in the wind.

Liked the Uniloc/Benbo column as it meant I could add 2kg counterweight from boom arm to bottom if desired.

Thank you for continued help :-)
 
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