Benro S8 vs Manfrotto 504HD

[@ItsLindaMillerTime]

Just wanted to tell you that because of this video, I have switched to Benro :)! Excellent in convincing me, I have some Manfrotto products, and after seeing how well the Benro held your rig, that sold me into looking into the tripods, and I just ordered on. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this comparison.

[@szymonantosz6033]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Putting a small telescope on a video tripod gets a lots of risk in exact point you showed. Thanks a lot.

[@Birchwoodfb]

Your voice is incredible. Get into voice work for companies.

[@clivefinlay3901]

Very good demonstration, really showed how the Benro overshadowed the Manfrotto by a mile! 👍👍

[@bobcatwork]

That was one of the best reviews I have ever seen on KZbin. I wish they were all that thorough. I just ordered the exact same Benro, which is why I searched for some reviews on it and found yours. Thanks!

[@DonalRomano]

Joe, this was an awesome video and surely sold me on Benro! I just ordered the monopod, and next week the S8 tripod! Shout out from Chicago!

[@1ronman]

Awesome! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! I was thinking about buying 504HD, but now I can clearly see that it doesn't worth it's money compared to S8. Great video. Thank you! P.s. By the way, you have a great voice!

[@HeavenInspiredMovies]

Great comparison! Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@Coopersx1]

Thanks. Nice video and good looking rig! Great comparison for pretty equal products. Definitely needed for anyone who is torn between which to choose.

[@Avidcomp]

If I'm not mistaken, the counterbalance alone should hold your rig in position. Ideally you should need to compensate with drag. The drag is just to compensate on pan/tilt movement depending on which lens you're using.

[@craiglove]

Yes they should, but not at this price point. A $10k Sachtler will do it nicely. They can only do so much for $300 ya know...

[@MrRay645]

Never been a fan of Manfrooto heads either and cool video. Just wanted to add the reason heads rated for say 15 pounds can't hold a 10 pound rig like yours is the height... 10 pounds several inches above the center of gravity (COG) will "feel" like 20 to the head. if you had a fully adjustable counter balance rated for your rig weight and factored in the tall height it should stay EXACTLY were you let go no falling or returning (drop or bounce back) Its amazing how much easier smooth pans and tilts are when you have perfect counter balance and can set drag based of focal length.

[@davidglabais4919]

Awesome, thanks for taking the time to do this so well Joe.

[@kipling1957]

Hey it's the headless man! Whatever - great comparison, and you have one hell of a rig!

[@ParadigmReptiles]

Glad I saw this. I was leaning towards the 504HD prior to seeing it. Subscribed!

[@gotchastudio]

Great test! thanks. By the way, which model of quick release adapter you put on both head?

[@MattMolnar10]

Great comparison! Thanks so much! I was looking at the 504, but now I'm not so sure.

[@Rings13]

Nice comparison. And a very nice rig!!! Keep it up

[@NickAshleyOfficial]

How can I find that smart quick-release system that you are using?

[@StillPictureProduction]

Yes, the H10 has the 100mm ball head, which is great!!! This thing is absolutely sturdy.

[@vidcomm46]

Counterbalance also allows you to shoot and do moves more smoothly

[@OptimologyNet-SEO-Glasgow]

Great video. Worth stressing how important it is to be able to take your hands away without worrying about a disaster unfolding. And beyond that, from a basic filmmaking perspective, having to hold the camera up as you would with the manfrotto is just a complete nightmare; that would significantly impede your ability to follow action smoothly and make good videos.

[@Jsean]

I have the same manfrotto. The benro is a great value.

[@tommcgoldrick4903]

What were the quick release adapters you had one the tripods?

[@Pharesm]

Thanks for making this video! I have nothing like your rig, but the way the head works looks good! And if I buy anything smaller and lighter, features will be missing... So my camera with lens is under 1 Kg. So going by supported weight, its overkill. But going by the features, with every brand, I have to buy a head that's way over my weight it seems?

[@ingaman]

I watched what happened and I saw that too.

[@azhax6127m]

*Great review*. thanks man, i can't wait to see your features videos, especially review of Canon EOS 5DS R and XC10

[@conmigo11]

what kind of quick release is used

[@videoguyla]

Great video. Looks like the Benro is the winner.

[@aleterro]

great video man.Straight to the point and Very Helpful!!

[@AlyaxeiDopkyunas]

Thanks for the review. You have Benro S6 and S8 heads, how do you think, for the reportage video on 5DMk2+70-200mm+RODE VideoMic Pro+ on-camera light (total weight ~3.0kg/6.6lbs) is enough S6? Are there many pros will give S8? Is Pan Drag really useful? Thank you.

[@MyJeanf]

Great video dude, one question do you feels confident in the acutal sticks being able to hold a rig as heavy as yours or would a tripod like the Benro BV8 with the double legs and spreader system be a sensible choice for a heavy rig. Thanks again for the great demonstration.

[@dokumentalny]

You need to know that i have bought Benro S8 PRO today, thanks for your video :)

[@visualconceptsstudios3279]

Great video! Thank you, I was looking to buy it and your video help made the decision

[@njweddingstudio]

Thanks for the honest review! Do you mind sharing what Benro sticks did you use in this comparison video and would you recommend them?

[@xXxAmadeuzxXx]

Thanks for the test! Going to get a benro instead.

[@dreampictures9990]

Joe, thanks for the review. I'd like to know your opinion about the tripod legs. Can we trust in it? How it works? Thanks a lot.

[@MirkoKay]

Great comparison, exactly what I was searching for. You got a very nice and relaxed voice by the way.

[@HoniSoitQuiMalPense]

Benro S8, no doubt man! Thank you ever so much, this is a very informative, useful test.

[@JoelS4000]

Great video comparison. I still prefer my rock solid Manfrotto 509 system for my Sony EX1 HD XDCAM. I am very happy with Manfrotto products.

[@terrencelindley2520]

Hello sir how are you? What kind of Davis&Sanford tripod sticks are these? Respond back when possible, thank you.

[@Polcjust]

thanks for the video, totally showed me what I was looking for so will go for that one!

[@kutitamas7999]

How do you think, which head better Sachtler System ACE M MS or S6-S8? Thanks.

[@jlippencott1]

It's not so much the weight, but the center of gravity that's causing trouble. You have a rail system on top of another rail system on top of a quick release. The stack is just too tall and top heavy.

[@yonoko6901]

sorry fom my bad english. when you set conter balance at max + the drag on the benro s8 can you tilt and pan very fluid (the same as it is set with no drag and no counter balance)? thanks

[@elitestudiostoronto8158]

how do you mount the Battery Pack to the Edelkrone rig? is it

[@troyphillips1077]

You didn’t balance the rig to begin with . Just saying! I still see what you’re saying but the whole rig should be balanced on the head also . It shouldn’t be solely upon the braking system. I too will probably buy the Berno head . Thanks a ton for the great video.

[@AlyaxeiDopkyunas]

And one more question, how do you think, which head better MVH502AH or S6. Thanks.

[@InahrobeProduction]

S6

[@C---M]

Nice comparison and good to know. Hope you're using that awesome voice to make money :)

[@mcpotts544]

right?

[@YevZakharov]

Very precise comparison

[@hubertosborne5886]

morgan freeman???

[@renatopico7549]

Obviously s8pro is more reliable head now I'm confident in my choice thanks man

[@EvilMoneyProductions]

Excellent video. Love the live comparisons. Just curious though, if comparing apples to apples, shouldn't you be comparing the S8 to the 509HD?

[@StillPictureProduction]

I was looking for this exact video because of 2 reasons: that the S8 and the 504 both carry about the same weight and cost about the same price. Why would you suggest the 509?

[@InahrobeProduction]

the 509hd carries more weight, you can't compare.

[@StillPictureProduction]

Hi, I just got the H10 instead. Had a GREAT Holiday sale at BH. Thanks very much again. :)

[@EvilMoneyProductions]

***** I was just thinking top model compared to top model. I didn't know Benro had one higher, the H10. Benro makes really nice stuff for the price, but the build quality is nicer with the Manfrotto heads. Benro seems to use a softer plastic. Plus, the 504HD comes in ball attachment, which is major. Not sure why Benro didn't do that. But, for the money, Benro is great.

[@puddytat62]

You really should not have to crank the tilt drag in order for it to hold a heavy rig..or in this case a medium rig..... the counterbalance should do the job in all honesty.

[@puddytat62]

I was told by a local reseller that Benro is essentially a knock off company of Mandfrotto products. Maybe that it is true but clearly from this test the S8 seems to be an improvement over a well respected Manfrotto 504HD/ Curious to see how the Benro holdsup to daily useage. This video shows a pristine unused one so not surprisingly it seems to be working extremely well. I am writing this question two years after your test so perhaps you can fill us in on how well the Benro has performed for you in the last two years.

[@dnickbright]

They will say that because it is newer. We always used manfrotto and have had to replace 3 in the past 2 years. We just switched to benro in hopes that it will be more reliable

[@craiglove]

I have both Manfrotto and Benro and prefer the latter. The 500AH head is fine for no frills lightweight stuff. I hated the 502AH and returned it. The spring was way too strong. Tilt lock is on the right side (?). The B7 Benro is perfect for me and my DSLR's. Excellent products for the price for sure...

[@Sweence]

Great review. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@KTHKUHNKK]

I subscribed I liked and I hit the. Beautiful brother. You should have gone on Penn & Teller FOOL US You sound like a magician. But seriously the benro really does Rock. I have a tripod that will take a half ball. Well that benro tripod head work on my tripod ? I'm only using a Sony nx5u camera with a monitor on it. I think your tripod had has the lighted bubble correct ? Great job on the review buddy, no Kidding KK Motion Pictures also on KZbin

[@JonPais]

very nice comparison. Thanks so much!

[@shin-ishikiri-no]

This guy is so cool.

Ok..ok..ok ... :) Abi sarmış çift kağıtlıyı çekmiş videoyu. Hakkını vermek lazım işi iyi biliyor. Thank's man very helpful video.

[@donaldpedigo296]

Really Good Review & Comparison......Will you please take a moment to suggest a Fluid Head for a Small Mirrorless...Lumix FZ300....??......I need a Fluid Head with Predictable & Adjustable Tilt & Pan Drag & Counter-Balance....similar to this Benro S8....but maybe a bit smaller in size....75mm Ball Mount or traditional Flat Mount....With Respect & Appreciation...!!!

[@InahrobeProduction]

benro s6 tripod

[@donaldpedigo296]

Thank You.....

[@craiglove]

I just got the Benro S7 and love it. With the S7 you get panning drag which you do not get with the S6 I believe. I use it with my 5D3 and 80D and it is perfect!

[@potroputlimited]

Thanks. This is helpful.

[@MrRich-nn5vk]

Thanks

[@DonnyHall]

Thanks for the info and the video.

[@RizHail]

great to the point video. thanks

[@r3nlot]

thanks!!

[@ONeillKeeganJay]

Benro S8 fluid head review

[@Academiamlmdigital]

excelent...tks.

[@AndyCS419]

Damn Morgan Freeman!!

[@Edsonguerreiro-fr2fz]

Ok

[@Virtyland]

Comparing a maximum setting for counter-balance of Benro and 3/4 setting of Manfrotto is completely wrong. Set Manfrotto on setting 4 and see how max is compared to max. I had 504HD holding a Kessler 8ft jib with stripped 5Dm2 and 6kg counter-balance without any major problems (it was pushing the limit, but still holding fairly well).

[@wulf9gang]

virtyland 3 is the highest setting, it goes .. 0, 1, 2, 3 .. 0 doesn't actually count because it has 0 counterbalance. Plus the 504 kit is $700-800 and the Benro s8 kit is $400-550.

[@vinnunani3989]

benro is alwes good

[@xxphactor]

I prefer Sachtlers. Buy the best....and cry once!...lol

[@user9hundred]

Please. Make it shorter next time.

[@bikefreek]

I cant believe you have all that crap strapped to a 7D.....

[@SonDialer]

Dear ‘white people’ i know you think that you’re being flattering, but the choir of comments about his voice are akin to the (alleged) phenomenon of white women constantly asking to touch black girls hair. His voice is a typical african american draw, one of many, maybe from the Northeast by way of the south. Nothing exotic to see here...

[@chinafoodphotolover4130]

you get thousands of dollars worth of gear if not 10.000 plus and you cannot even make a video with a persons head showing. wtf is wrong with you.