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Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead

    • Original: $536.00
    • Save: $141.00
  • Price: $395.00
  • B&H # BEC2691TB1
  • Mfr# C2691TB1

Product Highlights

  • Supports 26.4 lbs (12 kg)
  • Extends to 5.44' (1.66 m)
  • Folds Down to 17.7" (45 cm)
  • Minimum Height of 17.7" (45 cm)
  • Weighs 3.8 lb (1.7 kg)
  • 5 Leg Sections
  • 180° Folding Mechanism
  • Small, Lightweight Ballhead Included
  • Dual Lock, Quick Release System
  • Single Knob Adjustment

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Need some solid support? The Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead is a professional-quality tripod with lightweight, high-quality carbon fiber legs for top performance.

This Travel Angel tripod is easy to carry, so you'll have it with you at all times. Travel Angel's unique 180° foldover design allows it to be collapsed into a very compact size that can easily fit into backpacks or luggage. When you need quick set-up, excellent maximum height and a rigid, stable support, the Travel Angel is an impressive performer.

This tripod also features individual leg angle adjustments, anti-rotation leg design, a reversible center column with spring loaded weight hook, anti-dust and moisture rubber leg lock grips.

The included B1 Ballhead is a lightweight (0.8 lb/0.4 kg), single-action head with a quick release clamp compatible with Arca Swiss QR system, single knob adjustment, and an integral level.

The tripod legs can be inverted and folded back 180° making it small enough to carry just about anywhere
Benro's innovative rubberized locking grips combined with anti-rotation legs enable fast and fumble-free set-up plus weather and dust-resistance not found on other tripods
A thick layer of closed-cell nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) provides a comfortable yet firm grip when carrying your Benro tripod
Removable leg and top plate screw together to convert from tripod to compact monopod without tools
Dual action heavy duty ballhead with Arca-Swiss compatible Quick Release Plate
For an extra measure of flexibility, Benro tripod legs can be independently locked into place at two different angles to enable shooting in cramped quarters, on irregular surface areas, or at ground level
A hook, located on the bottom of the center-column, allows you to hang additional weight from the tripod's center of gravity for increased stability
High quality, durable case with strap provides protection and transport for your tripod and head
5-section legs
Includes single action ballhead to match the size of the tripod; with a calibrated panning base, locked down by a single lock-down lever, and a dual quick release locking system
Offers two leg-angle settings to accommodate uneven terrain or awkward shooting situations
Anti-twist leg sections and a grooved center column make setup and breakdown quick and easy
Removable rubber and stainless steel spike feet provide a secure grip both indoors and outdoors
Small, lightweight included ballhead B1 has universal Arca Swiss compatible QR clamp, exceptional ball design, separate lock and drag adjustment knobs and an integral level
General
Load Capacity 26.4 lb (12 kg)
Head Attachment Fitting 3/8"-16
Maximum Height Tripod: 5.44' (1.66 m)
Monopod: 4.56' (1.39 m)
Maximum Height w/o Column Extended 4.62' (1.41 m)
Minimum Height 17.7" (45 cm)
Folded Length 17.7" (45 cm)
Weight 3.8 lb (1.7 kg)
Legs
Material Carbon fiber
Leg Stages/Sections 5
Leg Lock Type Twist
Independent Leg Spread Yes
Spiked/Retractable Feet Removable
Center Brace No
Center Column
Center Column Type Sliding
Center Column Sections 1
Head
Height 3.5" (90mm)
Load Capacity 26.4 lbs (12 kg)
Fitting Size & Type Head mount: 1/4"-20
Base mount: 3/8"-16
Weight 0.8 lb (0.4 kg)

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BenroC-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead
 
4.8

(based on 14 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (14)
  • Compact (13)
  • Easily adjusted (12)
  • Locks in tight (12)
  • Smooth movement (12)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Landscape/scenery (10)
    • Portraits (10)
    • Travel (10)
    • Outdoors (9)
    • Home (7)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (5), Semi-pro photographer (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (13)

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    5.0

    Great for travel!

    By Bamafanatic

    from Huntsville, AL

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easily Adjusted
    • Good Footing
    • Lightweight
    • Locks In Tight
    • Smooth Movement

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Travel

      Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

      The tripod is light and well made. Comes with a nice carrying case and converts to monopod quickly...a nice added feature. May be a bit light for very heavy gear.

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      5.0

      awesome tripod!!

      By Rich

      from ohio

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easily Adjusted
      • Good Footing
      • Lightweight
      • Locks In Tight
      • Smooth Movement

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Outdoors
        • Portraits
        • Weddings/Events
        • Wildlife

        Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

        Steady camera shots, super light, super compact, very sturdy. Still getting used to the ball head. My first one. Quality engineering. Great product, I love it!

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        • No

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        5.0

        excellent tripod kit

        By rich b

        from ohio

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easily Adjusted
        • Good Footing
        • Lightweight
        • Locks In Tight
        • Smooth Movement

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Outdoors
          • Portraits
          • Wildlife

          Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

          Studio, portraiture, still life

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          • No

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          5.0

          Fantastic!

          By Serge

          from New York, NY

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easily Adjusted
          • Good Footing
          • Lightweight
          • Locks In Tight
          • Smooth Movement

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home
            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Outdoors
            • Portraits
            • Travel
            • Video
            • Weddings/Events

            Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

            Absolutely amazing. I was using the cheapo tripods before this one and the second i saw the box i knew i had a quality product. it is sturdy. the positions are very customizable. love it!

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            • No

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            4.0

            Tripod

            By Divotmake

            from Sidney, Maine

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Compact
            • Easily Adjusted
            • Good Footing
            • Lightweight
            • Locks In Tight
            • Smooth Movement

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Travel

              Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

              Intend to use it for vacation travel.
              Compact size & Light weight.

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              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Benro Vs Gitzo: This Benro will save you

              By Thaddeus

              from New York City

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Easily Adjusted
              • Good Footing
              • Lightweight
              • Locks In Tight
              • Smooth Movement

              Cons

              • Tripod head okay

              Best Uses

              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Outdoors
              • Portraits
              • Travel

              Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

              This is a great tripod tha will save you easily about $300 bucks compared to a similar Gitzo. Made sturdily, light weight and comes with the a ball head with a quick release. Sweet deal. Easy to use, and no problems. Doesn't feel cheap at all. Proud of myself for not buying the more expensive one just because it has the name behind it. Sometimes bargain deals really are so. The head is okay. You might opt for a better ball head with the tripod. But, this is a great deal.

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              5.0

              Gitzo Quality at Half the Price

              By Nate X

              from West Lafayette IN

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Easily Adjusted
              • Good Footing
              • Lightweight
              • Locks In Tight
              • Smooth Movement

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Home
                • Landscape/Scenery
                • Outdoors
                • Portraits
                • Sports/Action
                • Travel
                • Video
                • Wildlife

                Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

                Benro has come a long long way since its humble beginnings. In the past I bought Benro because I couldn't afford Gitzo and the quality really did show: the twist locks were stiff and the large ballhead slipped under a slight load (100-400L at 400mm with 1D3). It wasnt obvious, but Benro was definitely subpar.

                Now however, I buy Benro because there really is no point paying so much if you can get the same quality at half the price. The twist locks are smooth and lock tight and there is almost no flex at all in the legs (of course if you put a heavy camera lens combination the last segments flex ever so slightly but it's literally not noticeable).

                The refinement in Benro technology has brought them up close to the level of Gitzo. It is not a cheap buy, but its more than worth every penny!

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                5.0

                Excellent product all around

                By ManfromnaM

                from Viet Nam

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Compact
                • Easily Adjusted
                • Good Footing
                • Lightweight
                • Locks In Tight
                • Smooth Movement

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Home
                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Outdoors
                  • Portraits
                  • Sports/Action
                  • Travel
                  • Weddings/Events
                  • Wildlife

                  Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

                  No complaint whatsoever! I used it with my Nikon D300 and a 17-55mm f/2.8 lens with very steady result. A quality Benro product.

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                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Great tripod

                  By Desmond

                  from Torrance, ca

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Compact
                  • Easily Adjusted
                  • Good Footing
                  • Lightweight
                  • Locks In Tight
                  • Smooth Movement

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Portraits
                    • Video
                    • Weddings/Events

                    Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

                    Very flexible and useful for any photo shoot. Lightweight and easy to set up.

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                    5.0

                    Just Great

                    By GregJK

                    from Houston TX

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Compact
                    • Easily Adjusted
                    • Good Footing
                    • Lightweight
                    • Locks In Tight
                    • Smooth Movement

                    Cons

                    • None

                    Best Uses

                    • Home
                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Outdoors
                    • Portraits
                    • Sports/Action
                    • Travel
                    • Wildlife

                    Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

                    Only one that I will ever need!!

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                    • No

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                    5.0

                    The perfect tripod

                    By Mike

                    from NY, NY

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Compact
                    • Easily Adjusted
                    • Lightweight
                    • Locks In Tight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Outdoors
                      • Travel

                      Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

                      The quality of a Gitzo tripod at half the cost.
                      I've found this to be the perfect tripod to travel with. It's ultra-light weight, holds plenty of gear/lenses and is super sturdy.
                      In fact, I've actually started using this when I'm shooting locally since it's just so easy to take with me and there's nothing I'm giving up when using it.
                      I couldn't recommend highly enough.

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                      5.0

                      Excellent Travel Tripod

                      By Omentltd

                      from Yokosuka Japan

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Compact
                      • Easily Adjusted
                      • Good Footing
                      • Lightweight
                      • Locks In Tight
                      • Smooth Movement

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Landscape/Scenery
                        • Portraits
                        • Travel
                        • Weddings/Events

                        Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

                        This tripod is very sturdy but really light weight. I like the fact that it has a lot of height, over my head with a 7d attached. compact when folded up, comes with spike feet in the bag, which is a plus and can turn one leg into a monopod, although I haven't tried that yet. Great tripod for travel or all around use. It is the only tripod i need.

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                        4.0

                        Great value

                        By BA

                        from NJ

                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Compact
                        • Lightweight
                        • Smooth Movement

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Home
                          • Landscape/Scenery
                          • Outdoors
                          • Portraits
                          • Travel

                          Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

                          Use in low light conditions and portraits for the most part.

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                          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          It's Good

                          By Recreational Photographer

                          from Danville, CA

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Light
                          • Small

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead:

                              I used it on my recent trip to Luray Caverns and the Washington DC monuments. The B-1 head supported my D80 + 18-200 lens with no problems. There was no "give" at all once the head is locked in. The twist lock system took a little more time to set up than my old flip lock tripod but it was not a big problem. It is light and small when folded and I love the ability to put it in my carry-on luggage. The included tripod bag is nicely built. The tripod feels very substantial. I have not yet tried the monopod feature.

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                              What's in the Box

                              Benro C-2691 Travel Angel Carbon Fiber Tripod with B1 Ballhead
                              • B-1 Ballhead
                              • QR Plate
                              • Carrying Case With Strap
                              • Spike Feet With Tools
                              • 1-Year Warranty
                               
                               
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