Benro Theta: the Intelligent Modular Travel Tripod

[@thomaswentworth6433]

The unlocking of the comparator tripods was farcical. No one unscrews then that slowly.

[@petersola2982]

Buyers beware --- Benro has not been able to ship The Theta Tripod. Benro is over a year late. They do not even update their website. It is June 9th and the website still says it is expecting to start shipping in May. Have sent a bunch of messages asking for updates and lately for my money back and NO RESPONSES! Maybe they are having financial troubles, but this video is a joke! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! Benro customer support does not respond!

[@Prabhu_njd]

I'm in the same boat as you. No replies from them after multiple emails and still they failed to ship my tripod. It's been more than a year.

[@aggro_online]

Not sure why people are so spiteful toward actual innovation for a tool that largely has stayed the same for many decades. I've always seen room for improvement here, even just the one-twist lock and unlock would be a standout feature enough for someone like me to be interested. I hate tripods as I have to reposition constantly for my type of shooting, this makes that much easier. Question, does the GoLive module get power from the battery module? Honestly I would have loved it to be independent, it would be a great thing on its own.

[@CHLBUTTERWORTH]

I like the design, but I don't necessarily need the electronics. Will you be making a cheaper version without the electronics, as I like the compact design and extension method?

[@benroworldwide]

Hello. It's a normal non-electronics, waterproof tripod if you don't mount the smart modules on it. We have two models are available, Theta and Theta Max (a larger version). You are welcome to learn more on our project page: www.kickstarter.com/projects/benropolaris/benro-theta?ref=bzl3ut

[@unknowneuphoric1691]

Be carrefull, Benro does not send the tripode but keep the money : NO REFUND !! There is a lot of customers in this situation 😡😡

[@jonnymurgatroyd856]

Will this also work with Arca swiss style mounts or do I need to be using the benro quick clip.

[@NikhilShahi]

1) The battery contact is on the ball-head. So it can't be used near sea spray or water for the fear of it getting wet and getting damaged. 2) Deployment times are so exaggerated. You could have easily opened all twist locks as well as lever locks together in one go. Funny how you were trying to open one lever lock at a time to make it look longer. FYI, I can deploy both my twist lock and lever lock tripods in under 10 seconds if I want to. The question is, who cares if it takes 5 extra seconds to deploy? 3) Your ball-head design is a direct copy of the Peak Design tripod. 4) Finally, why would one need an auto leveling tripod built into the legs (more electronics to get damaged). Buy a cheap $40 leveling base for your existing tripod and level it in under 5 seconds.

[@benroworldwide]

Thank you for your comment. 1. The metal contact is waterproof and sandproof. You can even submerge the whole tripod under water. 2. The design of our leg lock a. sand-resistant b. can be disassembled without tools for easy cleaning c. made the leg automatic locking mechanism d. speed up the deployment speed and optimize the single tube leg locking adjustment structure. 3. You are welcome to visit our Kickstarter page to learn more about the design of the ball head and auto-leveling feature: www.kickstarter.com/projects/benropolaris/benro-theta?ref=bzl3ut

[@joronbrice]

Is there a detachable mini handle to do pan & tilt like a fluid head ?

[@nidellofficial]

Quick question before buying: is it possible to pan and tilt at the same time in Roll Locking Mode? In the video it is clearly shown that the head can pan, and than tilt as well, but not at the same time (what I mean is, for example, a 45 degree motion from bottom right to top left). 3:11

[@benroworldwide]

Of course, you can pan and tilt in the roll locking mode. It's for the flexibility to help you do compositions.

[@MartWilliams]

Can you lock the roll and tilt axis, leaving the pan axis free to move? Those of us who shoot real estate and architect would want to shoot that way, but it doesn't look like it does that.

[@davo733]

Bump

[@nalkhlaifi]

Beautiful tripod. However, in Tradition Twist lock, you were unlocking continuously. It requires half twist

[@isabella-z7o]

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[@Yutaka_BK]

If I purchase the Holy Grail Timelapse Module Set, will the light sensor work properly with the OM SYSTEM OM-1? The purpose is to shoot Holy Grail.

[@marxdesign]

A year later and the first 200 are being shipped. 🧐😕

[@martynunyabussiness8134]

When will we be seeing these?

[@JanLeviSanchez]

Is this arca swiss compatible?

[@Battlem0nk]

I would love a monopod with this quick simple one twist lock mechanism. Call it SupaDupaDupa?

[@kgoodman16]

Has a public release date been announced?

[@reinhardjurk]

I got the Theta by the Kickstarter project just a couple of days ago. I am *very* disappointed. Its very unstable and shaky, and the mechanics doesn't work at all. Very difficult to pull out and after a few tries, can't be fully retracted. Thank good Benro support is supportive right now, but I'm afraid that I have to send it back. Hope I didn't spend the money in vain...

[@raz9558]

Is the quick release plate an arca swiss plate

[@thobi6639]

great product for sure

[@Prolificposter]

Does it work with camcorders?

[@nalkhlaifi]

vertical center column required

[@quandomenguyen1129]

Very good!

[@gabriellorenzo6589]

can we attach a fluid head?

[@Primeros1000]

Awww 🤦🏽‍♂️why do I have to be poor! I want this tripod 😊

[@MalcolmHarris]

The design looks very familiar 🤔#peakdesign

[@_PaperbagGhost]

could dig into patents, but maybe peak design didn't patent that ball head design since its not the first time this is copied 🤔🤔

[@adrianwongmedia]

more competition is travel tripod space means better product for consumers. a peak design travel tripod that can self level itself. sign me up!

[@chriskendallphotography]

I’m going to Turkey in 10 days, the Faroes in a month, would be happy to film some footage and a review with the tripod if required. Free of charge. Just supply the tripod.

[@RichardLarssen]

:D

[@chriskendallphotography]

@@RichardLarssen worth a try 😀

When will I get my refund?

[@tschjortka]

When wil I i get my refund???????

[@gordoncahill1170]

OK you have 2 million dollars of customers money. How about delivery. It's over a year late.

[@michaelp9313]

Scam - for 6 months they have promised me a refund or delivery. Nothing has happened 🤬

[@박종열-h5n]

제품 배송이 1년 이상 지연되고 있으며, 심지어 일정 지연과 관련된 어떠한 정보도 제공 받지 못하고 있습니다. 물론 환불에 대한 어떠한 대응도 없습니다. 이 제품의 구매로 고생하고 있는 한 사람으로 여러분들은 절대로 이 제품을 구매하지 마시기를 권합니다.

[@maxcenevil]

At some point too much is too much.

[@tschjortka]

Do not waste your money and STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. Where is my money, you promised 2 weeks before????

[@michaelp9313]

When will I finally get my refund? I'm tired of the endless excuses and delays!

[@nachbelichtet]

A solution searching for an application

[@chumleyk]

Hardly you nerd.

[@tschjortka]

It’s a shame! Over a year delay, no response from the customer support. No answer, when you want so have your Money back. Stay away from this company!!!

[@martynunyabussiness8134]

What garbage this Kickstarter project is an embarrassment to the Benro name. I'll never buy another product from them again

[@dmnk3696]

Trépied commandé en mars 2023... toujours rien en juillet 2024. Benro se moque éperdument de ses clients. 😡