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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    That may be so as a generalisation, but while revisiting the thread (because I'm on the fence about going back to quick release clamps instead of twist locks) I found a review of the MT055CXPRO3 by The Center Column, which states: "Manfrotto has traditionally stuck with flip locks for the legs...
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    Hope I've not caused any offence. It was my own stupidity in not reading your post properly that prompted the enquiry... I'm as embarrassed as a red herring!
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    I didn't have them side-by-side, so all I can say is that for my relatively simple needs, viewing only (no photography or video) and usually in favourable weather, it has never even crossed my mind that the Gitzo lacked for stability. There are several threads on the Forum relating to the...
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    You're right - I completely misread fazalmajid #23. I'm going to go back and edit, so as not to confuse anyone any further, not least myself.
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    And you've adopted the Stars and Stripes (a gauche, avec votre avater)... what has France done to upset you? :) .
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    Sorry, I'm a bit late to reply to this one, but I returned the Manfrotto. Having scoffed at another member saying the lever locks would 'bite' your hands, it happened to me, a couple of times... and it hurt! So instead, I bought a Gitzo carbon GT2545T travel tripod which was mint used, from a...
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    Got the tripod (Manfrotto MT055CX Pro3) - it's like new, so I'm pleased about that. First impressions are that it's sturdy and light. Much sturdier (as you'd expect) and not much heavier than the Befree GT, and the carbon is warm to the touch - it's going to be a lot more comfortable in winter...
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    When I say I'll report back, Peter, please don't expect a scientific comparison, since my current tripod is a four-section Befree GT and my last aluminium 055 (which I used for years for photography) was sold last year, so an 055 side-by-side is not possible. Strikes me that tripod purchase can...
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    So, I bought a Manfrotto 055CXPRO3, the current model, for £179.00 (plus post) in mint condition from ffordes photographic, UK. Should get it Tuesday - will report back once my scope has been serviced. Now on the hunt for a Manfrotto MVH500AH head. .
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    That might be the way I'll go - with an 055 or Gitzo carbon tripod. Having just spent way too much on a new hifi system I was trying to get the tripod on the cheap, but I might have to swallow the cost and see it as a long-term 'investment', and my scope deserves it. There's always a way to...
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    In certain circumstances it's the best idea, IMO. But let's not do politics... we've made our points. ;) .
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    On that basis alone, I'll stay with Manfrotto. Thanks for the replies.
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    Benro vs Manfrotto stability comparison

    I have a Kowa 773 and - because 60x is actually useable - want a more stable tripod than I had for my 60mm Opticron. Has anyone compared the Benro Mach 3 TMA27A to either the Manfrotto 055XPRO3 or the Manfrotto 190X or XPRO? (All current models.) I'm mostly interested in the stability-to-weight...
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