Benro C-Series carbon fiber tripods are working proof you can engineer a lighter tripod without compromising the strength, rigidity, and performance characteristics professional photographers expect and demand from their gear. By incorporating 2nd-Generation 8-layer carbon fiber tube technology into the manufacturing process, Benro C-Series n6 tripods have proven to be 40% stronger - yet 15% lighter overall- than 1st-generation Benro carbon fiber tripods, not to mention the competition.
a short time span the Benro nameplate has firmly established itself among pros and serious amateurs alike as an uncompromising, world-class camera support system designed to perform smoothly and reliably in the studio or in the field.
By integrating advanced technologies into the manufacturing process, Benro’s engineering team has managed to reduce the wall thickness of C-Series n6 tripod leg tubes down to 1.0 mm (from 1.5 mm) without compromising the integrity – i.e. the structural, rigidity, anti-twisting, or vibration-dampening qualities of previous Benro carbon fiber tripods. As a result, Benro’s 2nd-generation, C-Series n6 carbon fiber tripods are 15% lighter, 40% stronger in load pressure, and 80% stronger laterally than earlier models, making them 60% stronger overall when compared to competitive brands.
By increasing the fiber-to-epoxy ratio, Benro engineers have improved the impact resiliency of C-Series tripods and monopods as compared to competing brands. In an independent laboratory test competitive carbon fiber tubes had a breaking point of 84.4kgs, while Benro 2nd-generation C-Series carbon fiber tubes were able to withstand an impressive 134.kgs. Globally speaking, Benro C-Series n6 carbon fiber tripods are the lightest high-performance carbon fiber tripods your hard-earned dollars can buy.
Adjustable Leg Angles
For an extra measure of flexibility, Benro tripod legs can be independently locked into place at 24, 55, or 80-degree angles to enable shooting in cramped quarters or on irregular surface areas. For lower-elevation shooting, the tripod legs can be spread at near-parallel angles to the ground.
Wing nut-style Column Lock
A wing nut-style center column-locking knob allows for secure, intuitive-action height adjustments on the fly.
Anti-Rotation Leg Locking System
A new anti-rotation feature prevents unwanted leg rotation even when the legs aren’t locked into place, enabling fast and fumble-free camera set-up times.
Reversible Center Column
The center column, which features a ridge-and-groove design to eliminate unwanted column rotation, can be quickly inverted for exacting, lower angle camera positioning.
Patented Dust-Resistant Rubber Lock Grips
Benro's innovative rubberized locking grips offer levels of weather and dust-resistance not found on alternate brand tripods. Once locked into position, sensitive threaded areas are sealed and protected from dust, sand, dirt and water, any of which can lead to costly repairs.
Patented Water Resistant Bushing Design
Most manufacturers use paper-based leg bushings, which over time absorb moisture and break down. Benro employs a patented, weather-resistant tap lock bushing system that is guaranteed to outlast and outperform the bushing systems used by costlier competitive brand tripods.
Head Mounting Setscrews
Three opposed setscrews provide an extra level of security when attaching the head to the tripod’s top-plate. Once secured into place, each of the setscrews can be tightened down to prevent the head from slipping and rotating out of position when the tripod is angled off center.
Spirit Level and Compass
In or out of the studio, a built-in spirit level helps keep your camera squared-off and level to your subject. In addition, a built-in compass provides orientation coordinates for recording precise camera positioning data.
Stainless Steel Spike or Rubber Feet
As shooting conditions vary, Benro tripods come equipped with a choice of screw-in rubber feet or stainless steel spiked feet. The rubber feet provide a positive, secure grip on smoother floor surfaces, while the stainless steel spikes ensure better stability when shooting in soil, sand, rocky cliffs or other non-stable terrain.
Center-Column Hook
A hook, located on the bottom of the center-column, allows you to hang additional weight from the tripod’s center of gravity for increased stability.
Closed-Cell Foam Grip
To provide a comfortable yet firm grip when carrying your Benro tripod, a thick layer of closed-cell nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) wraps around one of the leg surfaces, which makes carrying and working with the tripod a far more comfortable ordeal when shooting in cold environments.
Tripod Bags
Benro bags are made of top quality materials to provide the highest level of protection and ease of transport for your tripod and head.
Shoulder Strap and Carry Case
Benro straps and carrying cases are made of quality, high-durability materials to provide maximum protection for your tripod and head. The patented shoulder strap, included with every Benro C-Series n6 tripod, can be used interchangeably as a strap for the tripod or tripod bag.