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Pan handling A quick press of the pedal and the three- legged tripod base is locked into position
Pole position
Step on and a twist of the wrist gets the Benro ready to roll Pedal to the metal
enro’s new Supadupa Black Diamond carbon-fibre monopod offers fast action thanks to all- metal twist locks and a unique
smooth panning without having to lift or reposition. For outdoor terrain, it can be swapped for the supplied spike foot. The monopod costs £150⁄$140. Add the base pedal foot (see below) for fast control. The £100⁄$100 Benro Minimax is a smaller and more portable monopod, weighing just 0.36kg⁄0.79lb while
foot-operated base. The travel-friendly monopod alone weighs in at 0.5kg⁄1.1lb yet can support payloads up to 40kg⁄88lb. Its six-section design extends to 165cm⁄65.7in but folds down to just 42cm⁄16.5in, while the twist locks and a CNC-machined aluminium flip lock allow rapid, one-handed height adjustment. At the bottom, a rotating rubber foot incorporates a V-shaped bearing, allowing
supporting up to 20kg⁄44lb. With a collapsed length of just 37cm⁄14.6in, the carbon-
fibre Minimax extends to 163cm⁄64in thanks to its seven-section design. benro.com
It’s all about that base - no trouble
pedal and it instantly locks at 90° to hold the monopod upright on flat ground. Another tap releases it again, while an adjustable tension control determines how freely it moves. The three legs spread to 54cm, with two stop positions providing different footprints. Machined cutouts reduce weight, while rubber feet provide grip.
An ideal accessory for any monopod that uses a standard 3/8in-16 thread is Benro’s new £95/$100 VT4 Monopod Base, which adds three-legged stability without sacrificing freedom of movement. Its clever feature is a foot-operated pedal. While tracking action, the articulated ball allows smooth movement, but press the
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