Benro
Benro Mach3 TMA47AXL Extra Long Aluminium Tripod 3-Section Twist Lock
An aluminium tripod supporting 20 kg with a maximum height of 216.2 cm and twist-lock legs
- Supports heavy cameras up to 44.1 lb for steady shots
- Reaches 85.1 in maximum height for elevated perspectives
- Drops to 18.7 in minimum height for low-angle work
- Weighs only 6.83 lb for easy location transport
- Twist-lock legs with rubber grips for quick, weather-resistant adjustment
Extra-long aluminium tripod
The Benro Mach3 TMA47AXL is a Series 4 camera tripod built for photographers who need extended vertical reach. Its three-section aluminium legs use twist-lock mechanisms for fast, secure height changes. A short column is included for low-angle work, and the whole unit weighs 6.83 lb (3.1 kg). It supports loads up to 44.1 lb (20 kg) for professional camera and lens combinations.
Maximum height 85.1 inches
The defining specification is the maximum working height of 85.1" (216.2 cm), which lets you shoot over crowds or capture wide landscapes from an elevated viewpoint. The minimum height reaches 18.7" (47.5 cm) when the short column is fitted, giving a broad vertical range from a single tripod. Aluminium construction with magnesium castings keeps the weight down while maintaining rigidity.
Outdoor and studio photographers needing height
This tripod suits landscape, event and architectural photographers who regularly work above eye level and value the element-resistant twist locks. It is less appropriate for ultralight backpacking kits where every gram counts, or for tabletop and macro setups that demand a lower minimum height than 18.7". Buyers who need a carbon-fibre leg set should look elsewhere.
Highlights
- Supports heavy cameras up to 44.1 lb for steady shots
- Reaches 85.1 in maximum height for elevated perspectives
- Drops to 18.7 in minimum height for low-angle work
- Weighs only 6.83 lb for easy location transport
- Twist-lock legs with rubber grips for quick, weather-resistant adjustment
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How much weight can the 20 kg load rating actually hold when the tripod is set up at full height?
The 20 kg rating applies with legs fully spread and centre column lowered; at maximum 85.1" height stability decreases so keep heavy rigs lower or add a weight bag.
What does the twist-lock mechanism secure, and does it limit how low the tripod can go?
Twist locks clamp each of the three leg sections independently; they allow the minimum height of 18.7" when legs are splayed wide and the short column is fitted.
Will the 6.83 lb folded tripod fit in a standard carry-on bag, and how long is it when collapsed?
Folded length is 47 cm; at 3.1 kg it fits many carry-ons but check your airline's size limit before travel.
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