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2018-02-07T07:38:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Great bang for your buck

This tripod is surprisingly well built for the price range. Not sure about the drag problem of the other reviewer, the tripod is rated at 17.5 lbs I had a 7 lb cam on it and it operates smooth as butter.

Seth R.

2017-04-29T12:10:29

Rated 2 out of 5

Potentially good but poor drag

The legs are quite good. No complaint. The head has great potential. The counterbalance is even better than Manfrotto. However, the drag is just about non-existent. Even in full drag the head tilts as if there is no drag at all, or just about so. No way of adjusting it. If you use additional counterbalance to compensate (never a good idea), then the head pushes the camera up or down toward the horizontal position. It if wasn't for the drag being such a problem (non-functional), I would probably have given this 5 stars, as the rest is really good. I only used it for a few times in studio to test it, but may have to return it because of the drag problem.

Luciano C.

Benro A373F Specifications

  • Folded Length

    31.5" (80cm)

  • Weight

    11.02 lbs (5kg)

  • Max Load

    17.64 lbs (8kg)

  • Max Height

    63.78" (162cm)

  • Head Type

    75mm flat base with a 3/8" thread,

  • Tilt Range

    +90½/-75½

  • Counterbalance

    4-step

3 Accessories for Benro A373F Series 3 Aluminum Video Tripod with S8 Pan Tilt Head, 75mm Flat Base, 3 Leg Sections, Flip Lock Leg Release, 17.6 Lbs Capacity, 64" Max Height

  • All Accessories (3)
  • Quick Release Plates (1)
  • Tripod Head Accessories (1)
  • Quick Release (1)

About Benro A373F

The Benro S8 video tripod kit is jam packed with features that you actually need. Built for HDSLR cameras with rigs and long lenses or the latest video cameras, the S8 kit supports up to 17.6 lb. Equipped with a 75mm flat base with a 3/8" thread, the S8 becomes a versatile creative tool allowing you remove the 75mm half ball adapter to mount the head separately on sliders, jibs, or monopods.

Other features include: pan & tilt lock, pan & tilt drag, 4-step counterbalance, illuminated bubble level and two 3/8" accessory mounts for attaching monitor arms or audio recorders directly to the head. This allows you to attach accessories without needing a cage or rig to do so.

The S8 Video Tripod Kit is based on an eighth-generation design of single leg tubes and flip lever leg lock mechanisms. The tripod itself was made in combination with strategically select cast and machined aluminum and magnesium alloy components. Multi-angle leg locks allow each leg to be positioned independently for quick setup on uneven terrain. The rubber feet can be replaced with a set of stainless-steel spiked feet, which are included. For additional stability there is a weight hook at the bottom of the center column for hanging a camera bag or other weight.

S8 Video Tripod Kit Features

4-step Counterbalance
Counterbalance will help you counter the weight of your rig or heavy lens. Each step provides a different amount of counterbalance: 0 lb. (0 Kg), 5.5 lb. (2.5Kg), 11.0 lb. (5.0Kg), 17.6 lb. (8.0Kg).

75mm Flat base head with 3/8" thread
The S8 is equipped with a flat base with a 3/8" thread, allowing you to mount the head separately on sliders, jibs, monopods or half ball adapters. The S8 also uses a 504PL compatible QR6 plate.

Independent Locks
Both the pan lock and tilt lock can be turned on or off independently and are located on the operator side of the head for easy control. Tilt range for the S8 is +90½/-75½.

Continuous Pan Drag
Dial in the perfect amount of tension necessary with the variable pan drag.

Adjustable Leg Angles
For an extra measure of flexibility, Benro tripod legs can be independently locked into place at three different angles to enable shooting in cramped quarters, on irregular surface areas, or at ground level.

Flip leg locks
Tripod height can easily be set by a flip of the quick lock leg levers, which combined with antirotation legs enable fast and fumble-free set-up.

Choice of Aluminum Alloy or Carbon Fiber
Choose between the sturdy and affordable Aluminum Alloy legs or the lightweight and travel-friendly Carbon Fiber legs.

Carrying case included
Heavy Duty Case and Strap included for handy transport and protection of the tripod and head.

Stainless Steel Spiked feet
Easily swap out the screw-in rubber feet for the stainless steel spiked feet to handle virtually any surface.

S8 Video Head Features

4-Step Counterbalance
Counterbalance will help you counter the weight of your rig or heavy lens. Each step provides a differentamount of counterbalance: 0 lb. (0 Kg), 5.5 lb. (2.5Kg), 11.0 lb. (5.0Kg), 17.6 lb. (8.0Kg).

75mm Flat base head with 3/8" thread
The S8 is equipped with a flat base with a 3/8" thread, allowing you to mount the head separately onsliders, jibs, monopods or half ball adapters. The S8 also uses a 504PL compatible QR6 plate.

Accessory Mounting
Two 3/8" accessory mounts are included for attaching monitor arms or audio recorders directly to thehead. This allows you to attach accessories without needing a cage or rig to do so.

Independent Locks
Both the pan lock and tilt lock can be turned on or off independently and are located on the operator side of the head for easy control. Tilt range for the S8 is +90½/-75½.

Continuous Pan Drag
Dial in the perfect amount of tension necessary with the variable pan drag.

What's in the box:

  • Benro A373F Series 3 Aluminum Video Tripod
  • S8 Pan Tilt Head
  • Case with Strap
  • Benro 3 Year Warranty (Plus Additional 2 Years with Online Registration)