Question about Benro CF tripod

[annnewjerz]

I'm looking for a new tripod and I'd like to upgrade from my aluminum Benro to a lighter carbon fiber version, but don't want to spend $$$ to do it.

In my searches, I found the Benro C-297EX Flexpod. (see link for more detailed information)

http://benrousa.com/products_details_C-297EX.html

I would really like a carbon fiber tripod and want one that is going to be as tall as possible. This one is only $279, carbon fiber and extends to over 70 inches with the center column all the way up. Although it looks like it's designed with macro photography in mind, does anyone see a reason why it would be an issue for normal photography purposes like fireworks, night-shooting, etc.?

The other carbon fiber option that I found through Benro that's a similar height is almost $500, which I don't think will be as easy of a sell to the DH and also wouldn't be a practical purchase since I don't do that much tripod shooting at home.

 

[YesDear]

Yo Ann! Long time no see.

I have two Benro's. both carbon fiber and love them both. That looks like a good one to me.

My little one is the travel angel. The bigger one I have had for 5-6 yrs and they do not make anymore.

I think it is a very good Tripod for the price and you know I care little about tripods!!!!!! LOL

 

[annnewjerz]

Yo Ann! Long time no see.

I have two Benro's. both carbon fiber and love them both. That looks like a good one to me.

My little one is the travel angel. The bigger one I have had for 5-6 yrs and they do not make anymore.

I think it is a very good Tripod for the price and you know I care little about tripods!!!!!! LOL

John!

You were just the man I was hoping would respond. I saw the Travel Angel series and thought those might be a good option, although they didn't seem to provide as much height as some of the full-sized options, so I figured this one would probably be better for me in the long run. Plus, I'm not the one who carries my tripod around (DH does), so I think he can tolerate lugging a standard sized tripod around for me. It's the least he could do.

I'm going to continue browsing around some more and also hopefully get out and do some local shooting with my tripod this weekend to make sure I want to upgrade and it's not just a case of NAS from returning to the Photo Board.