The Tortoise Carbon Fiber 3 Series Tripod System with S4Pro Video Head from Benro is a portable travel-friendly system that supports up to 8.8 lb loads and has a working height range of 9.25 to 64.37". The head features a flat base, which makes it well suited to sliders and jibs, while the legs have a leveling ball to flat base head fitting, allowing you to mount the S4Pro to the legs and take advantage of the quick leveling capabilities of a ball base. The carbon fiber legs utilize twist locks leg locks for fast and secure setup. The head fitting on the legs incorporate a 1/4"-20 accessory mounting port, allowing you to attach a variety of accessories. The carbon fiber legs feature independent movement with three locking angles and a push-button locking system. The rubber feet feature three distinct contact surface providing a grip whether the legs are vertical, on an angle, or nearly horizontal when positioned. You can remove the rubber feet and replace them with the included spiked feet if you wish.

The S4Pro head has two steps of counterbalance and features fixed pan and tilt drag and has independent pan and tilt locks. The tilt range is +90/-65°, while the pan range is a full 360°. The included camera plate can be adjusted forward/backward to let you find the optimal balance for your camera. An integrated safety catch helps ensure that the plate doesn't accidentally slide free and introduce your camera to the effects of gravity. Two camera screws are supplied—1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16—that can be stored underneath the camera plate on the head itself, in dedicated slots. For attaching accessories, there's a 1/4"-20 threaded hole on each side of the head to which you can secure articulating arms.

8.8 lb Payload, 2-Step Counterbalance    Flat Base Fluid Head    Leveling Ball to Flat Base Fitting    9.25 to 64.37" Height Range    Three Locking Leg Positions    Removable Rubber Feet, Spikes Included

• 8.8 lb payload
• flat base with 3/8"-16 female
• 2 steps of counterbalance
• Fixed pan and tilt drag
• Independent pan and tilt locks
• +90/-65° tilt range
• 360° pan range
• Made of magnesium and aluminum
• Rosette adapters on the left and right side for attaching the included pan bar
• Sliding camera plate with safety lock
• 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera screws included and can be stored in dedicated spaces on the top of the head, underneath the camera plate
• Two 1/4"-20 threaded holes for accessories

• The legs include a flat base to ball head adapter fitting, allowing you to mount a flat base fluid head onto the legs and enjoy the quick leveling benefits of a ball base.
• The wide leg spread range of the tripod allows you to use it to get as low as 9.25" off the ground, and as high as 64.37" above the ground, while maintaining a stable shooting platform
• The legs feature an "Auto-Hold Leg Adjustment System" that allows you to press and release the leg lock, move that leg to position, and then press a button to release the lock on that leg to secure the leg angle
• Rubber twist locks allow you to loosen and extend or collapse each leg independently of the other legs. The rubber grips provide a good grip and are gentle on your hands
• The attached rubber feet feature three distinct angles to contact the mounting surface. This allows the feet to provide a wide contact surface for increased grip and stability when compared to standard conical shaped feet, when the legs are set to acute angles
• The rubber feet can be removed and replaced with the included spiked feet

  Related Questions and Answers

  Q: 1. Will the Benro 3-Way Geared Head (GD3WH) mount on this tripod?

  A: The Benro Tortoise Columnless Carbon Fiber Three Series Tripod with GX35 Ball Head will allow you to mount the Benro GD3WH 3-Way Geared Head BH #BEGD3WH if you remove the GX35 head, yes.

  Q: 2. Is this a fluid head?

  A: Yes this is a fluid head. I have not used it as much as I was hoping for yet. Probably because of the weight, but it's really smooth to use, so yes I can definetly recommend it :)

  Q: 3. For traveling would this be a good choice to use with a wimberly 200 + Nikon 500f4,fl,ed + Z9 (15lbs) ?

  A: The Benro Tortoise Columnless Carbon Fiber Three Series Tripod with GX35 Ball Head is an excellent travel tripod for the Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with Quick Release Base. The tripod will support the Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens and the Nikon FTZ II Mount Adapter.

  Q: 4. Can the S8 video head be used effectively on a monopod - specifically the Benro A48FD? Benro offers S4 and S6 monopod kits, but they don't offer an S8 monopod kit, and I'd like the better panning features of the S8 when I use the head on sliders and tripods.

  A: Look at the new Benro S7 video head, similar in weight to the S6 (which is great btw) but with the added panning adjustment of the S8 - the best of both worlds! Wish this existed when I returned my S8 to get the S6 because the weight (5.7lbs for the S8 vs just 3.2lb for the S7 and even slightly lighter for the S6) was just killing it's practical use outside the studio.

  Q: 5. What is the leg diameter?

  A: Leg Diameter 1.28" / 32.4 mm (Maximum) 0.86" / 21.8 mm (Minimum)

  Q: 6. Is there an accessory that allows for mounting the camera to the bottom of the tripod for low-to-the-ground shots?

  A: No, there is no adapter made that we are aware of that allows you to connect the camera ot the bottom of the Benro Tortoise Columnless Carbon Fiber Three Series Tripod with GX35 Ball Head. But the tripod does allow one to set it very low, 7.7 inches.

  Q: 7. is there a bubble of the leveling base ?

  A: The Benro Tortoise Column less #3 Carbon Fiber Tripod does not have a bubble level on its leveling base. This feature is typically provided on a compatible quick release system or tripod head.

  Q: 8. Is this capable of handling a FF mirrorless body plus a telephoto lens such as a 70-200 2.8? A reviewer was concerned about the capacity of the head.

  A: Yes it is a very strong head with friction control and able to handle a telephoto lens such as 70-200 2.8. Please check here the listing for the head only and there is another review here which is positive. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1576684-REG/benro_gx30_three_series_arca_swiss.html

  Q: 9. what is the height of this tripod when fully extended?

  A: The maximum height of this tripod is 56.30"

  Q: 10. Is the Benro GDHAD1 Tripod Spacer necessary when attaching the Benro 3-Way Geared Head (GD3WH) to this tripod?

  A: You do need the Benro GDHAD1 Tripod Spacer to use the Benro GD3WH 3-Way Geared Head with the Benro Tortoise Columnless Carbon Fiber Three Series Tripod with GX35 Ball Head. The geared head knobs are a touch too low and can hit the tripod.