BenroTravel Angel Kit S2 Carbon Fibre Tripod 4 Section V1

I researched available tripods intensively before choosing this. The main manufacturers have comprehensive ranges on offer but I couldn't find a single shop which stocked more than two or three manufacturers products. I saw Benro products on display at a photo show in Preston and spoke to the rep who I found to be very knowledgeable and helpful. I also looked at a couple of detailed reviews on DPreview, a couple in photo magazines, and read other buyers product reviews. I was happy to pay more to get a really good tripod as I felt it was the sort of thing you don't buy too often. Better to buy one good one. As with many things, tripods are a compromise - weight vs stability, height vs stability, portability, size etc. You can't have it all! I opted for this because:a) it has four leg sections and is reverse folding - therefore about 18" folded length (not bad) and more stable than 5 section legs.b) the leg diameter of the top leg is thicker than some lighter weight tripods, giving better stabilityc) the head has one combined aduster for ball friction and lockingd) carbon fibre legs for lightest weighte) one leg removable to use as a monopodI am extremely happy with my purchase. Quality is first class - streets ahead of any Manfrotto I saw in the shops. Weight is 1.8 kg - fine for carrying around without being so light it gets blown around. Carrying case excellent quality. Folds to 18" length and not too bulky. Very rigid and stable. Highly recommend it.

Wanted a lighter tripod for my landscape photography as I got tired carrying a big heavy one on long hikes.I was surprised how sturdy it is for a light weight travel tripod.Quality is top notch and it's easy to take apart for cleaning for example after some seascape photography.

very sturdy and lightweight

Love this little Angel. Just what I wanted for Christmas.

I'm thrilled with the features of this tripod; I had been researching for days to decide what I should buy. Although I started out with a budget half the cost of what this tripod costs, I think it is worth it. In addition, it arrived sooner than expected.

De tout mes équipements photos, choisir le bon trépied a été la tâche la plus difficile. J'avais besoin d'un trépied ultra léger, et très très compact pour pouvoir faire de longue randonnée, ou de l'apporter avec moi lors de mes balades à moto. Et bien je suis extrêmement content de mon choix, il est au-delà de mes attentes. Encore mieux que ce que les descriptions en disais de bon. Je mesure 5'7" et sans avoir à utiliser l'extension, mon appareil photo arrive juste à la bonne hauteur. Il est juste parfait.Je le recommande à ceux qui veulent un trépied très léger, très compact, très agréable à manipuler.

Muy buen tripie la relación precio calidad es excelente, práctico y muy liviano, la calidad es muy buena y da la sensación de seguridad al usarlo.Lo recomiendo ampliamente

Un peu cher mais la qualité est au rendez-vous, léger et solide, à voir à l'usage, pieds en carbone résistant.

Sehr gutes und leichtes Stativ, bin begeistert. Auch der Kopf ist gut verarbeitet und hält einiges an Gewicht, auch in Schräglage!