Today’s B&H Photo Video DealZone (one-day deal) is on Benro tripods, including the Benro FVY18AIH0 Velocity Series 1 with IH0 Ball Head for only $69.95. They are featuring a range of aluminum and carbon fibre tripods from $69 to $169.
The Benro FVY18AIH0 Velocity Series 1 with IH0 Ball Head is an aluminum tripod that weights 3.6 pounds that can hold up to 13.2 pounds; it folds down to 21.7″ with 4-section legs. It includes an Arca-type ball head, and at $69.95 it’s a steal!
Is the $69.95 a good tripod for 5d Mark III with 70-200 f2.8 lens?
I don’t think so. I didn’t see any reviews on that tripod, and don’t know anything about it personally, but if you’ve spent all that money on a body and glass, I wouldn’t take a shortcut with a tripod. I have the same body and the 70-200 f2.8L IS II and my Induro carbon fiber tripod does the job for me at a fairly reasonable price. I have a Sirui K40X ball head on it.
I thought about picking one of these up as a back-up or travel tripod but it doesn’t have any reviews.
Benro tripod is very good! I am happy with my 6 years old Benro. I don’t think it’s gitzo good but not necessarily worse than other brands we heard more often.
Chris Paxman
I got one – hope it can reasonably handle a 6D with 100-400 L II.
Debra Simpkins-Bauer
I spend the extra $20 to get the “larger” or more sturdy version (holds up to 17lbs…) and a plate that’ll work with my blackrapid setup. I hate having to remove plates just to use my strap.