Is Benro tripod any good?

[android17]

Ive been using those cheapo tripods all these while, and I finally cant stand it anymore (cant seem to hold my camera in place, keeps sliding).

Dont hv a big budget, so thinking of just getting something under $150, and came across this Benro brand in mass sales.

Tripod A200EX + ballhead BH-0

Is the above ok? Has a load of 2.5kg, I seldom go above 2kg so it should be enough for me.

Is this brand recommended?

Thanks

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

you're not a newbie...
why start a thread in newbies corner?

I use Benro. Seems good so far. I've read a number of negative reviews on this brand. Also read many positives.

 

[aethra]

i bought my benro in hk.. the price difference is significant.. it cost me hkd1050 there and SGD350 here..

i love my benro. no complaints so far.

 

[cubicon]

have A300EX .... can take the weight of my current setup and i have bring it out on a few trips already and not once do i have a stiff shoulder after the trip

doesn't feel flimsy ... only wish is that i shd have gotten the one with the panning one ... zzzz

 

[android17]

thx for all the feedbacks

you're not a newbie...
why start a thread in newbies corner?

I use Benro. Seems good so far. I've read a number of negative reviews on this brand. Also read many positives.

I started photography 6 months ago only, i think im still very noob

have A300EX .... can take the weight of my current setup and i have bring it out on a few trips already and not once do i have a stiff shoulder after the trip

doesn't feel flimsy ... only wish is that i shd have gotten the one with the panning one ... zzzz

The KB head? Hmm.... maybe I should get that head...

 

[Dream Merchant]

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384016

Food for thought, if you want to save money on tripods ... http://www.bythom.com/support.htm