The Rhino One Series Travel Tripod with VX20 Head from Benro combines a lightweight and versatile carbon fiber leg set with a dual panoramic ball head. With a reverse folding design, it is extremely portable and is equally suited for the studio, outdoors, and travel. The legs offer independent spread and three locking positions and incorporate automatic leg angle adjustment for fast and sure setup. The legs are reversible for inverted shooting and storage, and the aluminum leg spider features three 1/4"-20 accessory mounts for extension arms, monitors, lights, and more. For shoots where even a lightweight tripod may be more than required, the center column attaches to a removable leg to create a full-sized monopod.

Load Capacity: 35.27    Working Height Range: 65.2 to 18.3"    Folded Length: 18.7"    Dual Action VX20 Ball Head    4-Section Carbon Fiber Legs, Twist Locks    Weight: 3.22 lb

The VX20 Dual Panoramic ball head features dual panoramic mode, which allows panning head from its base and also from the quick release platform. The controls are simple, with ball friction adjustment built into the main lock knob, plus an independent pan lock. It includes a PU50X quick release plate and features a quick release plate safety lock.

Change leg angles effortlessly with the push of a button, then press the pre-locking button when the desired angle is reached.

The streamlined milled-aluminum leg spider allows the legs to be reversed for folding or inverted shooting. It includes three 1/4"-20 threaded accessory sockets, allowing lights, microphones, monitors, accessory arms, and more to be attached.

The center column and one removable leg combine to form a full-featured monopod.

The generously-sized center column locking knob enhances the locking strength of the center column.

Highly grippable twist lock collars make opening and closing legs fast and sure.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this come with 2 center columns and metal spikes like other Benro Tripods ?

A: This tripod only comes with one center column but it does come with spiked feet.

Q: 2. can you change the center column to shorter one? and what is the maximum weight capacity when using this as a monopod?

A: The Benro Rhino Carbon Fiber Three Series Travel Tripod with VX30 Head is compatible with this short center column: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1157964-REG/benro_csc3_carbon_fiber_short.html The load capacity for the monopod is the same as it it for the tripod: 44.09 lbs.

Q: 3. is the maximum height measured to the top of the arca mounting plate with the center column extended all the way or to the top of the tripod not counting the ball head and mounting plate ?

A: The maximum height is measured at full extension to the top of the camera plate.

Q: 4. What options are there for really low angle shots? Can the center column be reversed? Is there a shorter one for this?

A: Although the center column cannot be reversed on the Rhino Carbon Fiber One Series Travel Tripod with VX20 Head, you can put the legs into a low angle position.

Q: 5. can the ball head v30 be removed?

A: Yes.

Q: 6. In the Q&A a staff member says that the center column isn't reversible, but the product images appear to show it doing so. Can you please clarify if this is possible for macro or low angle photography?

A: Sorry for the confusion. The center column on the Benro Rhino tripod with VX20 head is reversible. You should have no issues using it during low-angle shots and macro photography.

Q: 7. Can this tripod be used with a gimbal head as well? Id like to use it for both the ball head and potentially a gimble head in the future but im not sure how well the gimble head would mount on the center column?

A: Yes. Simply remove the attached ballhead to reveal a 3/8"-16 mounting screw that can be used with your gimbal head. While it would mount without issue, take precaution when using larger gimbals/lenses/bodies as travel tripods are typically not strong robust enough to handle larger systems during bird/wildlife photographer well.

Q: 8. does it come with a tripod bag?

A: A padded carry case is included with the Benro Rhino Carbon Fiber Three Series Travel Tripod with VX30 Head.

Q: 9. How waterproof/water resistant is this tripod?

A: Benro does not list this tripod as being water resistant. Carbon Fiber is generally more water resistant than Aluminum. Also with the twist locks of this tripod, one can break down the tripod, rinse and dry the parts, then put it back together.

Q: 10. Can this handle something like a Sony FF body and a 70-200 f/2.8 GM?

A: Yes, the Benro Rhino Carbon Fiber One Series Travel Tripod with VX20 Head (B&H# BERHN14CVX20) can handle a full frame Sony a7, a9, or a1 series camera with the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master lens (whether version I or II). However, it would be a good idea to mount that on this tripod using the foot of the tripod collar mount on the lens.