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BENRO FLEXPOD SERIES

A-197 ALUMINIUM TRIPOD

PATENTED, MULTIFUNCTION DESIGN

Versatile Multi-Function Centre Column Allows for both Horizontal and Vertical Positioning.

See why Professionals are buying this around the world.

Information:

THE VERSATILE HVC FLEXPOD

The Benro HVC FLEXPOD features a patented, multi-function center column that can be positioned vertically or horizontally to provide optimum camera positioning to meet the needs of most any assignment. In the standard vertical position, the column works in a conventional manner. In the horizontal position, the center column offers you the freedom to position the camera in difficult and/or limited access areas, including the ability to extend the camera beyond range of the tripod legs when photographing flat art or similar subjects at floor level. The HVC Flexpod offers of all the features found on both the C–series carbon fiber tripods and A-series aluminum tripods, making it an excellent choice for both studio and location shooting.

Machined from high-quality extruded aluminum alloy, Benro A-Series tripods offer a smart balance of strength, rigidity, and flexibility designed to get you through the toughest of assignments. A wall thickness of 1.5 mm from top to bottom combined with Benro’s patented tap lock bushing system guarantee a sturdy, dependable shooting platform no matter where your work takes you.

In a short time span, the Benro nameplate has firmly established itself among pros and serious amateurs alike as an uncompromising, world-class camera support system designed to perform smoothly and reliably in the studio or in the field.

Benro Tripods have enjoyed incredible popularity in the USA and Australia. Benro tripods are known as Induro Tripods in the USA, they are practically identical in every single way except for the brand name. Outside of the US, the tripods are marketed as Benro.

Features:

	Multi-Axis Centre Column: HVC FLEXPOD tripods feature a patented, multi-axis center column that can be positioned vertically or horizontally to provide optimum camera positioning to meet the needs of most any assignment.
	Adjustable Leg Angles: For an extra measure of flexibility, Benro tripod legs can be independently locked into place at 24, 55, or 80-degree angles to enable shooting in cramped quarters or on irregular surface areas. For lower-elevation shooting, the tripod legs can be spread at near-parallel angles to the ground.
	Anti-Rotation Leg Locking System: A new anti-rotation feature prevents unwanted leg rotation even when the legs aren’t locked into place, enabling fast and fumble-free camera set-up times.
	Reversible Center Column: The center column, which features a ridge-and-groove design to eliminate unwanted column rotation, can be quickly inverted for exacting, lower angle camera positioning. *Picture displayed is of a C-Series n6 tripod.
	Patented Dust-Resistant Rubber Lock Grips: Benro's innovative rubberized locking grips offer levels of weather and dust-resistance not found on alternate brand tripods. Once locked into position, sensitive threaded areas are sealed and protected from dust, sand, dirt and water, any of which can lead to costly repairs.
	Patented Water Resistant Bushing Design: Most manufacturers use paper-based leg bushings, which over time absorb moisture and break down. Benro employs a patented, weather-resistant tap lock bushing system that is guaranteed to outlast and outperform the bushing systems used by costlier competitive brand tripods.
	Stainless Steel Spike or Rubber Feet: As shooting conditions vary, Benro tripods have the option of screw-in rubber feet or stainless steel spiked feet. The rubber feet provide a positive, secure grip on smoother floor surfaces, while the stainless steel spikes ensure better stability when shooting in soil, sand, rocky cliffs or other non-stable terrain. Both Rubber Feet & Spiked Feet come standard.
	Center-Column Hook: 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.

Specifications:

Model	A-197	A-198	A-297	A-298
Material	Alu. Alloy	Alu. Alloy	Alu. Alloy	Alu. Alloy
Max Tube D.	24	24	28	28
Min Tube D.	16	12	20	16
Sections	3	4	3	4
Max. Height	1580	1615	1775	1770
Normal Height	1280	1310	1470	1465
Min. Height	390	390	390	390
Folded Height	590	590	665	560
Weight	1.98	1.91	2.55	2.46
Rec. Max. Load	4.5	4.5	8	8

What's Included:

1 x Benro A-197 Flexpod Aluminium Tripod.
1 x Carry Bag.
1 x Shoulder Strap.
1 x Set of Rubber Feet.
1 x Set of Spiked Feet.

Suggested Tripod And Ballhead Combo For Camera And Lenses:

Tripods	A-068, A-069, C-068, C-069	A-168, A-169, C-168, C-169	A-268, A-269, C-268, C-269
Stature	150-160cm	160-170cm	170-180cm
35mm D/SLR	350D, 400D, 450D, D40 , D60	20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, D70, D80, D90	5D, 1D, 1DS, D700, D3, D3x
35mm Lens	≤ 50mm & ≤ 400g	≤ 200m & 800g	≤300mm & ≤ 1500g
Medium Format (120)		FujiFilmGS645, Mamiya7	Pentax 645NII, Mamiya645, Hasselblad 500 series, Pentax67ii, MamiyaRB67, RZ67
Medium Format (120) Lenses		≤ 80mm	≤ 180mm
4x5 Camera			≤ 2000g
4x5 Lens			≤ 150mm
5x7 Camera
5x7 Lens
8x10 Camera
8x10 Lens
Ball Head	BH-00, BH-0, KB-0, KS-0, KJ-0	BH-1, KB-1, KS-0, KJ-0	BH-2, KB-2, KS-1, KJ-1

Please note the above table is only a guide.

Warranty:

This product comes with a 1 year local distributor's warranty effective from the date of purchase. This warranty covers general manufacturing defects. This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions or failure from the improper service, modification, maintenance, repair, neglect, or abuse caused by the purchaser. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser, and is only effective upon the presentation of a receipt/invoice.

Additional:

The tripods are actually located in Australia, so there's no need to wait weeks for it to be delivered from overseas. Most items are available for pickup.

Please understand that on the rare occasion we may be temporarily out of stock. Our supplier is Australian based and can deliver items to us within 2 business days. Some items are not normally stocked by either the reseller (us) and the supplier, such items have to be ordered directly from the manufacturer, this normally takes 3-4 weeks.

About Us:

If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Otherwise visit our showroom in Richmond, VIC 3121 near the cnr of Victoria St and Church St (contact me to arrange an appointment). We the Official and Authorised Victorian resellers of Fomex and Benro Tripods (better known in the USA as Induro Tripods).

We are a registered Australian business with an ABN. All transactions are issued with a GST Tax Invoice.

Payment:

Paypal Only for International Bidders. Please contact me to find out how much it will post to your country.

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Pickup Available from Richmond Showroom.

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