difference between two benro ball heads?

joetheslug said:
B1 load capacity = 12kg
IB1 load capacity = 7.8 kg
B1 weight = 400g
IB1 weight = 380
B1 height 56mm wide ×90mm high
IB1 height 52mm wide x 96 mm high
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Thanks the width is quite usefull. I probably didn’t work it right. Is the blue version a newer version of the B1 or are they just difference model ranges?
 
StewartR said:
Different ranges. Check out the Benro brochure - http://benroeu.com/portals/0/files/benro_photo_brochure_lores.pdf - the B series are on page 45 and the IB series are on page 48.
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Thank Stuart, I will take a look. That’s answered my questions, the IBs are magnesium whilst the B are aluminium and have a higher load rating for the same size. Looks like the B0s could be a potential option.

Cheffievrs said:
Are you thinking of replacing your uniqball then Rob.?
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No, I’m just researching lightweight options as the uniqball and tripod add up to just under 3kg. I’m thinking of a lighter tripod (around 1.5kg) for landscapes where I’m walking miles up hills/mountains.
 
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rob-nikon said:
Thank Stuart, I will take a look. That’s answered my questions, the IBs are magnesium whilst the B are aluminium and have a higher load rating for the same size. Looks like the B0s could be a potential option.


No, I’m just researching lightweight options as the uniqball and tripod add up to just under 3kg. I’m thinking of a lighter tripod (around 1.5kg) for landscapes where I’m walking miles up hills/mountains.
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If you can get hold of an Arca-Swiss P0 to try, it's my favourite walkabout tripod head by a country mile. Light, very strong, excellent friction adjustment and precision. Don't be put off by the unusual looks (or the price ;)).
 
Sorry I have no idea on the Benro heads.

However, if you can find one, the Triopo RS2 or RS3 may fit the bill. I use the RS3 as my lightweight head. With the addition of an Arca type clamp it is a bit over 300 grams. The Triopo RS series are very simple heads with only one control (lever) but my RS3 has the most solid lockup of any ball head that I have tried and mine was only £30! It is also the smoothest operating of any ball head that I have owned/tried out.

I think they may now be discontinued as I am struggling to find them on the web which is a pity. I cannot tell you what the RS3 version will adequately hold as my 4 series Gitzo tripod is too bendy and my Canon 800 F5.6 L IS is too light. Yes I am being serious. This is so small and light it is on my "Traveller" tripod.
 
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