Benro launches lightweight aluminium tripods for outdoor photography

<p>The leading professional photographic tripod manufacturer Benro has launched a new range of travel tripods the Benro Slim. Lightweight and compact, the tripods come in carbon fibre and aluminium versions.</p> <p>Benro Slim kits designed for use with mirrorless cameras and DSLRs feature a removable ball head fitted with an Arca-style instant release plate.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/Benro_Slim.jpg" alt="News" width="351" height="401" /></p> <p>The newly launched travel tripods have adjustable leg sections for uneven terrain and difficult angles. While the aluminium tripod weighs 1.2 kg, the carbon fibre variety weighs a tad 1.01 kg. Both the tripods can handle a payload of up to 4 kg.</p> <p>The fact that the leg sections are fitted with twist locks with half a turn to open make the tripods extremely convenient for outdoor handling as they require less than 30 seconds to set up and start shooting.</p> <p>{googleAdsense}</p> <p>Benro Slim&rsquo;s carbon fibre and aluminium tripods have maximum height of around 122 centimetres (without the centre column), while with the centre column it can be stretched to about 146 centimetres. &nbsp;The minimum height is 40 centimetres, and when folded, the tripod measure about 51 centimetres in length.</p> <p>Photography enthusiasts can expect the Benro Slim carbon fibre and aluminium tripods to hit the shelves this month with price tags Euro 80 and Euro 120 respectively.&nbsp;</p>