I have the same tripod but with the 2 twist locks on each legs, its a superb tripod. F-stoppers did a review of tripods and this came out top, beating Gitzo and others at 3 times the price (£350 versus £1000). I carry it for mountain photography and the flexibility and stability are superb.
@paulcomptonpdphotography4 жыл бұрын
i have the mack 3 48 and i LOVE LOVE LOVE it... never let me down at all
@bigshotmedia2 жыл бұрын
Love my Mach 3 as for your English its better than most Americans including me. happy New Year my friend!!
@peterjulianphotos46594 жыл бұрын
So glad you went to portrait @ 2:05 - then 20:28 - Nooooooo, then at 4:00 seeing the shadows and light interplay across the forest floor and silhouetting of the midfield tree - Woooow
@jeffreyhawker90424 жыл бұрын
It's a bubble level here in the US, not sure what Thom and Nigel would call it :) I actually bought the Benro TMA47AXL Extra Long Series 4 Mach3 Aluminum Tripod last month as a back-up to my Robus RC-5570 Vantage Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod, both are outstanding. For the Benro, I took Hudson Henry's recommendation of wrapping the proximal segment with bike handle wrap, so that I don't have to touch the cold aluminum during the cooler seasons, amazing how cold those puppies get, even in modest temperatures. Hope to see you next year for the 2021 Dolomites workshop with Samuel Scicluna (hint hint)
@tonygreenwoodN104 жыл бұрын
We (they) would call it a spirit level!
@geofflicense45323 ай бұрын
Hi I’ve ordered the three leg, Mach 3 aluminium tripod and following seeing your review i can’t wait for it to arrive, i only wish i could visit the troll forest to get some of the moody shots you captured. I have sponsored you as i find your review style informative without being too over the top.
@ralphwatson70364 жыл бұрын
I love my aluminum Mach 3. I wanted something heavy to mount my astro tracker on, and I found it. The aluminum version is about the same weight as a Volkswagen beetle.
@riddles11374 жыл бұрын
I recently did the unthinkable and left my Manfrotto on the beach! I bought the Benro Travel Angel to go to the Japan Rugby World Cup back in October and it's a brilliant piece of kit but wanted something heavier for those more challenging weather conditions. Weighed up Benro against Gitzo but simply can't justify the huge difference in price for similar specifications. Took delivery of the same model featured here 3 weeks ago and I'm so pleased with it. The quality really is extremely good!
@JohnPaul-ii4 жыл бұрын
Thankfully no trolls in the forest today. Nice pics considering your lack of time. At about 6 inches difference in height between the 3 and 4 sections tripods, the one you have may perform better in uneven ground areas where the longer legs may just be a benefit. Thanks for sharing again Mads
@MLC484 жыл бұрын
Every review of this tripod is positive! Mine will be arriving tomorrow. The bubble is called either a spirit level or a bubble level. I have a ball head already and so I'm trying out the Benro GD3WH 3-Way Geared Head. Thanks for the review and stay safe there in Denmark.
@stevengangwisch17924 жыл бұрын
I'm loving my Benro Mach 3 (TMA48CL)... paired it with an Acratech GXP ballhead. Works like a champ, strong and steady. Always enjoy your videos!
@fredheyburn6379 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you steven I love my Benro Mach 3 I wish I had bought one years a go best you can have
@Berry_N4 жыл бұрын
Watching this on a dreary overcast January day. What lovely sunshine (and photos of course, as always!) 🌞
@daelpixphotography2 жыл бұрын
The 'levelling indicator' is what I would call it in English. (I'm from England) :) Others may call it a spirit level, but this is incorrect because spirit levels are used in joinery/woodwork/building sites etc
@SteveP_24264 жыл бұрын
It's called a bubble level in English Mads. I almost bought a Mach 3 but I don't like centre columns and also like to do panos (Benro could only offer option of a Levelling base) so I got a Rollei Rock Solid Alpha (came with spikes) plus a bowl adapter and for lighter travel I've also got an ifootage TC7 fastbowl (has spikes built in!) courtesey of seeing Thomas hHaton use one for his panos. I went for 3 sections not 4 for both tripods for the reasons you mentioned. Time will tell how the Rollei stands up to use but can't fault Benro's reputation. Enjoy your Mach 3 :-)
@chrisroot71824 жыл бұрын
I have owned this tripod for just over a year and have no complaints!
@lymancopps59573 жыл бұрын
I have moved away from the center column and ball head as I don’t like to keep leveling my camera every time I move up or down. I have a Leofoto legs with 15 degree leveling base and plan to put an Acratech pano head or fluid head atop.
@fannyandersson33304 жыл бұрын
I really like your forest photos! A combination of abstract-moody-calming-colours! Impressed of the tripod!
@MadsPeterIversen4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, Fanny! :)
@scotty44184 жыл бұрын
Looks a beast of tripod Mads. Been considering switching from my Manfrotto and been toying between Benro and 3 Legged Thing. Leaning towards the Benro as it offers the option of going for a geared head instead of a ballhead. Great images at the beginning too, sunlight looked beautiful coming through the trees
@matthewhenry62814 жыл бұрын
I have a Manfrotto tripod. It has 4 sections, which I like as it’s a little more compact for when traveling. However I am looking to get a new tripod as I’m not a fan of the central column. Although I’m more looking at getting a 2nd tripod for b-roll, so something smaller and lighter. I do love how this one has the ability to switch out the central column, as sometimes that extra height is needed.
@rawchrisbrown4 жыл бұрын
I have a smaller Benro and love it, deffo will be going for another if I want to go bigger
@casperghst424 жыл бұрын
If you decide to use spikes (they are good when you’re on frozen ground), then make sure to use some grease so that they don’t get stuck (should also do that with the rubber feet) - especially when you shoot in or near salt water. If you would ignore the price, then you should look at the Gitzo GT3543XLS which is at the max 207cm, then you only need to extend 2 sections to reach 150cm .. weight is the same as a the Benro, but cost around 850€. I’m using it with the Benro B3 ball head.
@PhenoV4 жыл бұрын
Pffft I wish my "in a hurry, think a few might work" -images were as nice as that! Looks like that place has huge potential, amazing work Mads.
@jimtipton88884 жыл бұрын
I have that exact set up and LOVE it. Great value and well built. Recommend it highly.
@808flyer84 жыл бұрын
Aloha Mads! Beautiful photos and tips as always - thanks for sharing. I have the same Benro Mach 3 tripod with a Sirui K-20X ball head and love it. I’m not a small guy and it fits me well. Stay safe and healthy. Mahalo and Aloha.
@thesharpercoder4 жыл бұрын
I am an old school DSLR shooter. Most of carbon fiber tripods are simply not robust enough. It is easy for the rig to become top heavy with a 70-200mm lens. There is no raising of the center column, because that only raises the level of instability. I shoot with older Benro Alloy tripods, Combination Series 3, which is similar to today’s Mach 3 Series. I love them. Oops, did I forget say I have two of them? The heavier alloy legs are very good on windy, gusty days. The tripods are like tree trunks. I notice he has a carbon fiber model. They are lighter, but they are not quite as robust for a DSLR. They may be perfect for the weight of a mirrorless body and its’ lenses. I expect him to reach that conclusion in a full review video.
@lookforbeauty19644 жыл бұрын
The tripod I got and it is superb !!!. I rarely use the central column as with the legs is more than enough for me Thanks Matt
@binalefebvre74013 жыл бұрын
I love Benro. I have 1 mach3 TMA38CL with ball head B3 and 1 FGP28A with ball head B2. It's really two great tripods
@nunocarneiro4644 жыл бұрын
You are testing the wrong tripod, everybody else is testing the new peak design 😂 i'm with you 👍benro is half the price and twice the tripod, great photos as usual, i always struggle to find any composition in the woods
@hansgunnaraslaksen72904 жыл бұрын
Some forest magic right there Mads!
@b.d00913 жыл бұрын
What's the model no. Does benro TMA27A can handle nikon big telephoto lenses with gimbal head
@jss275604 жыл бұрын
I have the TAD37C, not sure what's the difference. I haven't used it too much so I'm not sure how good it is.
@travisfry91194 жыл бұрын
I have this same tripod. It's been great for me. It can be a bit much on some longer hikes though.
@AlynWallace4 жыл бұрын
I love sessile oak tres! I also love my Benro Mach 3. Some lovely images dude.
@williemacdonald724 жыл бұрын
I got a mach 3 after seeing your review of them the other year Alyn. I just wish I could have afforded the carbon fibre one as the aluminium one is bloody hefty.
@ytubekl2 жыл бұрын
Hello Peter, I am a long follower of you, admiring your works, I'm in the myth of buying the Sony a7r4, I own the Sony a6600 for few months and love it, I have the wide angle and mid range lenses from Sigma , and was thinking of buying the Sony 70-300 4.5-6.5 , please let me know if this is good enough for the far away landscape instead of buying the 2.8 F stop since the price is so pricy for that far away photography I will most likely shoot during the day , great works as always and love your creativity, I'm an architect by proffesional and enjoy to see your works.
@samuelleanos4 жыл бұрын
How do people get low angle shots with that center column in the way?
@omerkhan6802 Жыл бұрын
Im interested in the Aluminium version of this tripod. Good video man.
@ylemort4 жыл бұрын
I have the same tripod and head I do not separate any more. Even in very strong wind it remains stable
@Highdepthfilms4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful set of Photos, But I have to ask, the green in the photo at 3:45 is that a sunflare? just seems a bit blown out on the green?
@FredrikLarssonPhoto4 жыл бұрын
I cant find a matching 3section tripod. The largest carbon fiber 3section I find is the Benro TMA37C.
@preyes6210114 жыл бұрын
Hi guys any advice using a Benro FTA28CV1 in Iceland enviroment??
@peterpalupski2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Very informative
@savagefrieze46754 жыл бұрын
Level or leveling indicator is perfect.
@PhotoTrekr4 жыл бұрын
I have the same tripod, the TMA38CL Mach 3, that I use with a BH40 ballhead for travel. And it's no where near the quality of my Gitzo carbon fiber tripods which are about twenty years old and work perfectly. In fact I sent the first one I ordered back to B&H because the leg locks and legs were so sticky and gritty. The second one was better, but had the same issues. The first trip stuff started falling off of the tripod. So, I'm not a big fan of this tripod. But, you get what you pay for and it was much less than Gitzo or RRS tripods and it fits in my checked luggage. So, I'll continue to use it.
@williemacdonald724 жыл бұрын
I've been using Benro Mach 3 tripods for almost two years and I love them. They are sturdy as hell and easy to set up with the twist leg locks. My only gripe is that I could only afford the aluminium one rather than the carbon fibre, so it is a bitch to take up into the hills.
@paynescaping89572 жыл бұрын
ditto
@leto_len4 жыл бұрын
Love Benro. Have 2 mach3 & travel pro. Both great tripods Beautiful images in video
@bvaldes87914 жыл бұрын
Pictures were beautiful!! WOW Tripod it’s HUGE....
@rajeshs19784 жыл бұрын
Fantastic captures man
@valk-photography4 жыл бұрын
Nice captures in the forrest Mads ! I find woodscapes / forrest photography really challenging, especially when there are no leaves on the trees or there's no fog. The tripod and ball head looks sturdy and high quality .... is it not light weight enough for traveling ?
@midge1484 жыл бұрын
I’m using the three section version....it’s an extremely well built tripod 😁
@SundropArt4 жыл бұрын
I like Benro, super quality...greetings from black forest
@ianbarnes14064 жыл бұрын
Recently bought the same tripod to replace my ancient and heavy Manfrotto 055 aluminium tripod. I think it's a great tripod for the money
@tompetersphotography4 жыл бұрын
Stunning light Mads shame you missed the best light, but still some lovely images
@paulduckworth11214 жыл бұрын
Great video. BTW, the "built in levelling indicator" is usually called a spirit level in English :)
@o.preuss_photography2 жыл бұрын
How tall are you for comparison?
@randallpeck60564 жыл бұрын
Nice shots as always... and that thing is called a "Spirit or Bubble Level".
@MadsPeterIversen4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good to know, bubble level :)
@Bob4golf14 жыл бұрын
my Benro is a couple of years old but I quickly got tired of the action of the twist locks and went back to my Gitzo.
@keithpinn1524 жыл бұрын
Hi Mads: Your images were beautiful even though you thought you were being rushed. I am looking at this same tripod to replace my old Manfrotto CF tripod, so I would be very interested in a review once you have had some time to give it a true work-out. Keep safe and cheers! Keith Pinn (Ontario Canada)
@johnjr474 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video, how do you like your Benro ballhead B3 ?
@lorenzquerubin77664 жыл бұрын
Hi! Mads love your videos. I just bought same tripod and ballhead, can’t wait for it to arrive this weekend. What tripod do you use for travelling?
@Professor_Internet_PhD4 жыл бұрын
That big one is my "travel tripod" 😂 I love it; it's really well built, but yeah it can take some time to set it up.
@9125824 жыл бұрын
Very nice video as always Mads . but please get something to cover that white lens!!!
@MadsPeterIversen4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am not sure what you mean?
@9125824 жыл бұрын
@@MadsPeterIversen Haha, don't worry. I have Canon lenses and the big white ones stand out so I have neoprene covers so that I don't show up so much. Nikon is easy and better all their's are black. On a more practical tact, these big lenses need protection and cases are big, The neoprene covers protect well and are very compact and light. I can highlky recommend www.outdoorphotographygear.co.uk/
@martynunyabussiness2 жыл бұрын
Wonder 1 year later if you still like the tripod.
@MadsPeterIversen2 жыл бұрын
I do ;)
@martinmurel1014 жыл бұрын
Great video! What's you thoughts about the Benro B3 Ballhead?
@MadsPeterIversen4 жыл бұрын
So far, it's decent. Not really something special, but gets the job done :)
@martinmurel1014 жыл бұрын
Okay, thanks :) I'm looking for an upgrade from my cheap tripod and ballhead :)
@Adventurousphotographer4 жыл бұрын
Really great video! I love the fact that it was sort of a 2 in 1. I’m looking to buy the benro do you still like it?
@ViktorKotschy4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mads, What do you think about the sony 100-400 GM lens? Was it worth to buy it?
@captainheelhook4 жыл бұрын
Viktor Kotschy Same question for me! And Mats did you consider the 200-600 during your decision making?
@JaypeaFoto Жыл бұрын
Nice tripod.
@arielalejandrogarma36724 жыл бұрын
Very nice tripod 👌👌
@ralphnetta45634 жыл бұрын
Come on Mads, are you kidding with this video!
@glenns0014 жыл бұрын
i quite often prefer the video compositions of youtubers than their photo compositions
@vargavideo4 жыл бұрын
3:20 and 4:15 - nice!
@simonharding56964 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have that very tripod, and it is also my "travel" tripod. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone :-)
@MannyScoot Жыл бұрын
I have the aluminum Mach 3 and it has three of those twist locks and it weighs close to the Carbon Fiber and I bought it on a ebay auction brand new for $74.00 bucks ..... I'm Happy .....that small leveling window is called a Leveling Bubble .....I put a Manfrotto XPRO 3-Way, Geared Pan-and-Tilt Head .... and oh yeah baby ......I love her ......
@FredrikLarssonPhoto4 жыл бұрын
I really like my Benro tripods. My favourite is the TMA27C with a RRS BH-40 BALL HEAD :) Great combo! Just 3 sections aswell
@paullachapelle74774 жыл бұрын
Thank's Mads and congratulations to Sophie for her PHD
@kendickson73214 жыл бұрын
The level on the tripod I would call a "Spirit Level" in English
@johnhitchon80433 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter. I have sent you a message on Messenger. Cheers.
@ralphnetta45634 жыл бұрын
I find it hard too believe that a photographer of your caliber would ever purchase or use a tripod like this one unless it was handed to me or my Gitzo or RRS was not available. Disappointed.
@DaviSiqueiraSilva4 жыл бұрын
Well, I think this is just another proof that what makes the photo is mostly the photographer, not just the gear.