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Benro's products information update

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:24 pm
by birddog114
Update info of Benro's stocks arrived today;

New load of Benro products arrived today:

- C227
- C228
- C127
- C128

All Benro ballheads come with Arca Swiss QRP (Dove tails) and standard camera & lens plate (One fits all)

KB-1 (Similar size to Markins M-10, ball size is same as M-20)
KB-0 (Smaller than Markins M10, ball size is same as M-10)

Next week:

Aluminum tripod:
- A327
- A328

Ball Head
KB-2

Carry Bag:
- AC-12 (Suitable for G1227)
- AC-13 (suitable for G1325/ 1327/ 1348)

Monopod:
- MC-68
- MC-68

GregB, Genji, NikonUser, DionM, lezzacat: will ship to you next week once the KB-2 arrived.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:29 pm
by BBJ
Thanks Birdy i am sure they will be waiting with baited breath. So how did the KB2 go with the big lens on? Think that is the right 1, the bigger 1.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:32 pm
by birddog114
BBJ wrote:Thanks Birdy i am sure they will be waiting with baited breath. So how did the KB2 go with the big lens on? Think that is the right 1, the bigger 1.


As you have seen a thread from Glen with the 200-400VR early this week, It seems to work OK with the KB-2, I had no trouble with it, so far so good!

More stocks will arrive next week.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:35 pm
by wendellt
Hi Birdy

how about mine, can i get it on friday?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:35 pm
by Greg B
Thanks Birdy, you are a champion.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:37 pm
by BBJ
Sounds ok think he had the 200-400VR, i guess that might be heavier than the 300m of mine so could be ok. I will have a think as i realy could use something maybe i can swap over to the tripod, i dont use it often so i gather they will fit on, as i got Chi's old manfroto and has a poxy 3 way thing on it.
Just had my oposition around here try a couple lens as he brought a D2x so i had a bit of a play.LOL

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:45 pm
by birddog114
wendellt wrote:Hi Birdy

how about mine, can i get it on friday?


Yes, you can pick it up on Friday, but have to pick it up no later than 8:00am. I'm leaving after that.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:50 pm
by NikonUser
So birdy for those of us who have paid for a KB-2... did you get them this time around or are they also expected next week?

No pressure... just curious.

Thanks
Paul

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:50 pm
by leek
Can you supply Benro lens plates on their own???
I still need a lens plate for my 80-400VR and I suspect that the Benro version may be a cheaper option than the RRS 97L...

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 5:08 pm
by birddog114
leek wrote:Can you supply Benro lens plates on their own???
I still need a lens plate for my 80-400VR and I suspect that the Benro version may be a cheaper option than the RRS 97L...


Yes, I can, I thought you got the RRS 97L from other chap! So I didn't bother to ask you last week, actually the RRS LC-A11 Package is the great replacement lens collar and foot for the 80-400VR, it's far better than its original collar.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 5:08 pm
by Greg B
Good point Leek, I wouldn't mind a second plate for the 80-400 too.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 5:10 pm
by birddog114
I have to put in a claim:

Missing few plates of the heads :lol:

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:22 pm
by leek
Birddog114 wrote:Yes, I can, I thought you got the RRS 97L from other chap!


Unfortunately it got lost in the post :-(
But unusually for eBay, the guy has offered me a full refund :-)

It was a small packet, so there is no tracking information available...

If you can get me a Benro plate - I'd appreciate it...

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:33 pm
by Glen
BBJ, the AFI 300/2.8 is 2.95kg, the 200-400VR is 3.15kg, so 200grams heavier, don't think you will have any problem

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:35 pm
by birddog114
leek wrote: [
Unfortunately it got lost in the post :-(
But unusually for eBay, the guy has offered me a full refund :-)

It was a small packet, so there is no tracking information available...

If you can get me a Benro plate - I'd appreciate it...


I already emailed supplier, wait and see what they can do.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:38 pm
by BBJ
Ok thanks Glen, wasnt sure on the weight of the 200-400, will have to see how my weekend goes. Sales that is.

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:02 pm
by Glen
Hope it is a good one for you BBJ, another acquisition so soon after the AFI 300 2.8 cant be easy :wink:

PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:50 pm
by leek
Birddog114 wrote:I already emailed supplier, wait and see what they can do.

Thanks Birdy...