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Blueberry69

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20 Jun 2011 - 8:52 PM

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Hi

I've now ruined 2 Manfrotto tripods within 2 years due to salt water corroding the hinges, legs, etc.

Can anyone suggest a tripod that will have some protection from salt water? My husband has suggested the Benbo as they have sealed legs. I've had a quick go with his and to be honest, I think I would end up throwing it into the sea due to it's very strange operation!

My kit comprises Canon 5D Mk II, 17-40, 24-105 & 100-400. I do a mixture of landscape and seascapes and also macro photography.

Thanks for any input
Kerry

justin c

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20 Jun 2011 - 9:16 PM

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I would persevere with the Benbo, they're not difficult to use or get the hang of and are in fact a lot quicker to set-up than a conventional tripod.
Sea water is likely to destroy most tripods unless they are thoroughly stripped down and washed each time, but a very tedious process it would be.

KevinEllison (e2 Member)

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20 Jun 2011 - 10:23 PM

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Quote: I would persevere with the Benbo

Totally agree..it's what I use in mud, sand etc. and once you're used to it, it reaches wierd angles - low level etc. very easily, with no clips/catches to get gunged up and corroded. Many folk sneer somewhat at it, then grudgingly admit it's damn good...
This is a bit like people wanting a very solid, totally lightweight and low cost tripod...hard to achieve and don't like to hear the truth...!...(and I use a Manfrotto in less threatening situations.)

justin c

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21 Jun 2011 - 5:28 PM

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Quote: Would the Benbo Trekker be a better option?

It would be fine for a very lightweight camera. But with a full size DSLR I would be very careful with it's stability on hard ground, let alone trusting it to support an expensive camera/lens in the sea.
Tripod's soon get lighter to carry once you're used to them and you get used to carrying the weight.