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<blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 540455" data-attributes="member: 9240"><p>Interesting thing here (not that it matters any more) that I did not realize when I purchased it. This is <strong><em>not</em></strong> the same as the Roadtrip. The <em>Travel Flat</em> series is named such because it truly folds flat. The legs are set such that they fold in to lay 3-at-a-side. Because of these there is no center column permanently mounted to the legs. This is very confusing when you see the photos on the B&H site because it clearly shows a telescoping center column. Going to the Benro site it seems that the column is "removable" and sits between the legs and the head, essentially meaning that if you want to alternate between using it and not using it you must remove the head, add the column and replace the head (leaving the column on extends the overall length permanently by probably 6-8").</p><p></p><p>I'm not thrilled about this as I would generally need to center column to get the camera eyepiece close to my eye level (full extension is only 5 feet without it), but there is an added advantage to having a tripod that will literally "fold flat" to be placed on the top of your suit case or on the side of a backpack.</p><p></p><p>It'll arrive today so I'll have a chance to play with it over the weekend. No regrets. I just wish the details had been clearer on B&H's site.</p><p></p><p>FYI, it is <em>not </em>listed as discontinued on the Benro site.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BackdoorArts, post: 540455, member: 9240"] Interesting thing here (not that it matters any more) that I did not realize when I purchased it. This is [B][I]not[/I][/B] the same as the Roadtrip. The [I]Travel Flat[/I] series is named such because it truly folds flat. The legs are set such that they fold in to lay 3-at-a-side. Because of these there is no center column permanently mounted to the legs. This is very confusing when you see the photos on the B&H site because it clearly shows a telescoping center column. Going to the Benro site it seems that the column is "removable" and sits between the legs and the head, essentially meaning that if you want to alternate between using it and not using it you must remove the head, add the column and replace the head (leaving the column on extends the overall length permanently by probably 6-8"). I'm not thrilled about this as I would generally need to center column to get the camera eyepiece close to my eye level (full extension is only 5 feet without it), but there is an added advantage to having a tripod that will literally "fold flat" to be placed on the top of your suit case or on the side of a backpack. It'll arrive today so I'll have a chance to play with it over the weekend. No regrets. I just wish the details had been clearer on B&H's site. FYI, it is [I]not [/I]listed as discontinued on the Benro site. [/QUOTE]
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