BENRO SLIM TWIST ALUMINIUM VIDEO TRIPOD + S2 HEAD

BENRO SLIM TWIST ALUMINIUM VIDEO TRIPOD + S2 HEAD

The Benro Slim Twist Aluminium Video Tripod with S2 Video Head is a versatile, lightweight and compact professional camera support system designed for photographers, videographers, content creators, filmmakers and birdwatching enthusiasts who require dependable stability, smooth camera movements and exceptional portability without the bulk of a traditional full-size video tripod. Combining Benro's innovative SLIM aluminium tripod design with the precision and flexibility of the Benro S2 Pan and Tilt Video Head, this complete video tripod kit delivers an excellent balance between performance, convenience and affordability, making it particularly suitable for mirrorless cameras, compact DSLR cameras, lightweight camcorders, spotting scopes and compatible video recording equipment. Engineered with a distinctive slim-profile magnesium alloy shoulder, the tripod features a streamlined construction that significantly reduces its folded dimensions, allowing photographers and videographers to transport their equipment comfortably during travel, outdoor adventures, documentary productions, interviews, wildlife photography sessions and everyday content creation. Despite its compact design, the Benro Slim Twist Video Tripod supports a maximum equipment load of 2.5kg, providing a stable platform for compatible camera and lens combinations while maintaining excellent portability. The aluminium tripod weighs approximately 1.5kg, while the included S2 video head weighs approximately 400g, offering a practical support solution for creators who frequently travel between shooting locations. Its four-section aluminium legs extend to a maximum working height of 145cm, providing a comfortable shooting position for a wide variety of photographic and video applications, while the tripod reaches approximately 121.5cm with the centre column retracted, offering a lower-profile configuration when additional stability is preferred. For low-angle compositions, the tripod can be positioned at a minimum working height of approximately 40cm, and its reversible centre column provides further flexibility for capturing creative low-to-the-ground perspectives, close-up photography and unusual camera angles when used with an appropriate setup. When fully collapsed, the tripod folds down to just 52cm, making it easy to transport in the included soft carrying case and convenient to store alongside other photographic equipment. Benro has equipped the SLIM tripod with innovative anodised aluminium half-turn twist leg locks, allowing photographers to unlock, extend and secure the legs quickly with a simple half-turn movement, reducing setup time and improving efficiency when working in fast-paced shooting environments. The tripod's lightweight magnesium alloy shoulder incorporates three independently adjustable leg-angle positions, allowing users to adapt the tripod to uneven terrain, outdoor surfaces and different shooting heights while maintaining a stable camera platform. A specially designed grooved centre column prevents unwanted rotation during use, helping maintain consistent camera alignment, while an integrated weight hook beneath the centre column allows additional ballast to be suspended when appropriate, providing an option for improving stability in windy conditions. Fixed rubber feet provide reliable contact with suitable surfaces and help minimise unwanted slipping during normal operation, making the tripod suitable for indoor studios, outdoor photography locations and general travel applications. To assist with accurate setup, the Benro Slim Twist Video Tripod incorporates bubble levels on both the tripod shoulder and the S2 video head, allowing photographers and filmmakers to establish level horizons and achieve precise framing before recording. One of the kit's most important features is the included Benro S2 Pan and Tilt Video Head, a compact yet capable two-way video head engineered to deliver smooth, controlled camera movements for professional-looking video footage. Featuring 360-degree horizontal panning, fluid-damped pan and tilt movement and an adjustable pan bar, the S2 head allows videographers to execute controlled horizontal pans, vertical tilts and smooth camera transitions when filming interviews, landscapes, wildlife, sporting events and cinematic sequences. Separate pan and tilt locking levers provide independent control over each axis, allowing users to secure the camera in a fixed position when recording static compositions or preparing for the next shot. The included Arca-Swiss compatible QR4 sliding quick-release plate allows photographers to adjust the camera's forward and backward position to achieve improved balance, particularly when using different lenses or compact camera accessories. For additional equipment security, the S2 video head incorporates a quick-release safety lock that must be manually disengaged before the camera plate can be removed, helping prevent accidental release during normal operation. The adjustable pan bar can be mounted on either side of the head using integrated mounting rosettes, providing convenient operation for both left-handed and right-handed users. The S2 head features a durable 60mm magnesium alloy flat base with a 3/8"-16 threaded mounting interface, allowing compatibility with suitable tripods and other camera support systems. With a complete kit load capacity of 2.5kg, the Benro Slim Twist Aluminium Video Tripod and S2 Head is an excellent solution for independent filmmakers, YouTubers, vloggers, travel videographers, photography enthusiasts and wildlife observers seeking a compact camera support system capable of delivering smooth video movements and dependable stability. Its combination of lightweight aluminium construction, rapid twist-lock adjustments, versatile leg positioning, reversible centre column, precision video head and compact carrying dimensions makes it particularly useful for travel filmmaking, documentary recording, corporate interviews, educational video production, landscape photography, product demonstrations and birdwatching with compatible spotting scopes. Whether filming cinematic travel footage, recording professional interviews, capturing wildlife activity, creating online video content or photographing landscapes, the Benro Slim Twist Aluminium Video Tripod with S2 Head delivers an excellent combination of smooth video performance, practical camera support, portability and value for money. Featuring a 145cm maximum working height, 40cm minimum working height, 52cm folded length, 2.5kg maximum kit load capacity, four-section aluminium legs, half-turn twist locks, three adjustable leg-angle positions, reversible centre column, dual bubble levels, smooth S2 pan and tilt video head, Arca-Swiss compatible QR4 sliding plate and included soft carrying case, this Benro video tripod kit is an outstanding choice for photographers and videographers looking for a reliable, affordable and travel-friendly support system.

Key Features:

• Complete Benro Slim Twist Video Tripod Kit – Includes the Benro SLIM aluminium tripod legs and Benro S2 Pan and Tilt Video Head, providing a complete camera support solution for photographers, videographers, content creators and birdwatching enthusiasts.

• Lightweight Aluminium Tripod Construction – Features durable aluminium tripod legs designed to provide dependable camera stability while maintaining a lightweight and portable design suitable for travel and everyday photographic applications.

• Compact Slim-Profile Design – Incorporates Benro's distinctive slim-profile shoulder construction, reducing the overall folded dimensions of the tripod and making it easier to transport and store.

• Lightweight Magnesium Alloy Shoulder – Features a magnesium alloy tripod shoulder that provides structural strength while helping minimise unnecessary weight, contributing to the tripod's portable construction.

• Maximum Kit Load Capacity of 2.5kg – Supports compatible camera and lens combinations weighing up to 2.5kg, making it ideal for mirrorless cameras, compact DSLR cameras, lightweight camcorders and suitable spotting scopes.

• Tripod Weight of Approximately 1.5kg – The aluminium tripod weighs approximately 1.5kg, providing a practical balance between portability and stability for photographers and filmmakers working across multiple locations.

• Compact Benro S2 Video Head Weighing Approximately 400g – The included S2 pan and tilt video head weighs approximately 400g, adding smooth camera movement capabilities without significantly increasing the overall weight of the tripod kit.

• Maximum Working Height of 145cm – Extends to a maximum height of 145cm, providing a versatile shooting position for interviews, video production, photography and outdoor observation.

• 121.5cm Height with Centre Column Retracted – Reaches approximately 121.5cm with the centre column lowered, providing an alternative working configuration when additional stability is preferred.

• Minimum Working Height of 40cm – Allows photographers and videographers to position their camera at approximately 40cm for low-angle compositions, creative photography and specialised shooting applications.

• Compact 52cm Folded Length – Folds down to just 52cm, making the tripod convenient to transport in the included carrying case or store alongside other photographic equipment.

• Four-Section Aluminium Tripod Legs – Features four telescopic leg sections that allow users to adjust the tripod's working height while maintaining compact folded dimensions.

• Quick Half-Turn Twist Leg Locks – Incorporates anodised aluminium twist-lock mechanisms that require only a half-turn to unlock or secure the legs, allowing rapid and convenient tripod height adjustments.

• Fast and Efficient Tripod Setup – The half-turn twist-lock system allows photographers to deploy and adjust the tripod quickly, reducing setup time during travel, outdoor photography and video production.

• Secure Leg Locking Mechanisms – The twist locks hold the telescopic leg sections in their selected positions, helping maintain consistent tripod height during normal photographic and video applications.

• Three Independently Adjustable Leg-Angle Positions – Features three selectable leg-angle positions, allowing each tripod leg to be adjusted independently for improved positioning on uneven terrain and different shooting surfaces.

• Excellent for Uneven Ground – The individually adjustable leg angles help photographers establish a stable camera position when working on outdoor terrain or surfaces that are not perfectly level.

• Reversible Centre Column – The centre column can be reversed to accommodate creative low-angle camera positioning, making it useful for close-up photography and specialised compositions.

• Anti-Twist Grooved Centre Column – Features a specially grooved centre column designed to prevent unwanted rotation during use, helping maintain consistent camera alignment.

• Integrated Centre Column Weight Hook – Includes a weight hook beneath the centre column, allowing additional ballast to be suspended when appropriate to improve tripod stability in windy conditions.

• Fixed Rubber Tripod Feet – Features durable rubber feet that provide secure contact with suitable surfaces, helping minimise unwanted slipping during indoor and outdoor photography.

• Dual Bubble Level System – Incorporates bubble levels on both the tripod shoulder and the video head, helping photographers and videographers achieve accurate camera levelling and consistent horizons.

• Included Benro S2 Pan and Tilt Video Head – Supplied with a compact two-way video head designed to provide smooth, controlled camera movements for professional-looking video recording.

• Smooth Fluid-Damped Pan and Tilt Movement – The S2 video head features damping for both horizontal and vertical camera movements, allowing videographers to capture smoother pans and tilts.

• 360-Degree Horizontal Panning – Provides full 360-degree horizontal rotation, allowing filmmakers to follow moving subjects, capture panoramic camera movements and create controlled cinematic pans.

• Controlled Vertical Tilt Movement – The two-way video head allows smooth vertical camera adjustments, making it useful for following subjects, revealing scenes and capturing dynamic video compositions.

• Adjustable Video Pan Bar – Includes an adjustable pan bar that provides convenient control over horizontal and vertical camera movements during video recording.

• Ambidextrous Pan Bar Mounting – The pan bar can be attached to either side of the S2 video head using integrated mounting rosettes, accommodating different operating preferences.

• Independent Pan and Tilt Locks – Features separate locking controls for horizontal panning and vertical tilting, allowing users to secure individual movement axes when recording stationary compositions.

• Ideal for Smooth Video Recording – The combination of controlled pan and tilt movement helps videographers achieve more professional-looking footage compared with unsupported handheld camera movements.

• Arca-Swiss Compatible QR4 Quick-Release Plate – Includes a QR4 sliding quick-release camera plate designed for compatibility with suitable Arca-Swiss style mounting systems.

• Sliding Camera Balance Adjustment – The quick-release plate can be moved forward or backward to help balance the camera and lens combination on the video head.

• Quick Camera Attachment and Removal – The quick-release plate allows photographers and videographers to attach or remove compatible cameras efficiently when transitioning between shooting setups.

• Quick-Release Safety Lock – Incorporates a safety mechanism that must be manually disengaged before the camera plate can be removed, helping reduce the risk of accidental plate release.

• 60mm Magnesium Alloy Video Head Base – The Benro S2 features a durable 60mm magnesium alloy flat base designed to provide a secure mounting interface.

• 3/8"-16 Threaded Head Mounting Interface – The S2 video head incorporates a standard 3/8"-16 female mounting thread, allowing attachment to compatible tripods and other suitable camera supports.

• Versatile Video Head Compatibility – The removable S2 video head can be used with suitable alternative camera support systems that provide the correct mounting interface.

• Excellent for Mirrorless Camera Video Production – The 2.5kg kit load capacity makes it particularly suitable for compatible mirrorless camera setups used for filmmaking, content creation and everyday video recording.

• Suitable for Compact DSLR Cameras – Provides dependable support for compatible compact DSLR cameras and lenses, making it useful for both still photography and video production.

• Compatible with Lightweight Camcorders – Supports suitable compact camcorders within the tripod kit's rated load capacity, providing a stable platform for interviews, presentations and event recording.

• Ideal for YouTube and Content Creation – Provides a practical camera support solution for YouTubers, vloggers, online educators and social media creators producing professional-looking video content.

• Excellent for Travel Videography – The lightweight construction, slim folded profile and included carrying case make the tripod convenient for filmmakers travelling between locations.

• Suitable for Documentary Filmmaking – Offers a compact and easy-to-use support system for documentary filmmakers capturing interviews, observational footage and location-based video content.

• Perfect for Interview Recording – The adjustable tripod height and smooth video head allow filmmakers to establish consistent camera framing and execute controlled movements during interviews.

• Ideal for Corporate Video Production – Provides reliable camera support for filming corporate interviews, promotional videos, presentations and other business-related video content.

• Excellent for Birdwatching and Spotting Scopes – The stable tripod platform and smooth pan and tilt head make it suitable for compatible spotting scopes and birdwatching equipment within the 2.5kg load capacity.

• Smooth Tracking for Birdwatching – The S2 video head allows controlled horizontal and vertical movement, helping users follow birds and other wildlife through compatible observation equipment.

• Suitable for Wildlife Video Recording – Provides a stable platform for lightweight camera and lens combinations used to capture wildlife activity, animal behaviour and nature documentaries.

• Ideal for Landscape Photography – The adjustable leg positions, bubble levels and stable support platform make the tripod useful for capturing carefully composed landscape photographs.

• Useful for Low-Light Photography – Provides additional camera stability when photographing in challenging lighting conditions where slower shutter speeds may be required.

• Excellent for Product Photography – Offers consistent camera positioning for product photography, commercial content creation and online retail product demonstrations.

• Suitable for Indoor Studio Photography – The adjustable height, rubber feet and compact construction make the tripod practical for small studios, home photography setups and controlled indoor environments.

• Convenient for Outdoor Photography – The lightweight aluminium design and adjustable leg positions allow photographers to use the tripod across a variety of suitable outdoor locations.

• Stable Camera Support for Static Shots – The independent pan and tilt locks allow videographers to secure their camera position when recording stationary interviews, presentations and other fixed compositions.

• Improved Camera Positioning and Framing – The combination of adjustable tripod height, independently positioned legs and a two-way video head allows precise camera placement for different shooting requirements.

• Excellent for Panoramic Video Movements – The 360-degree panning capability allows filmmakers to create smooth horizontal camera movements when capturing landscapes, architecture and cinematic scenes.

• Practical for Educational Video Production – Provides dependable camera support for recording tutorials, demonstrations, online courses and instructional content.

• Convenient for Live Streaming Setups – Offers a stable mounting platform for compatible cameras used in live streaming, online meetings and video presentations.

• Compact Alternative to Larger Video Tripods – Provides smooth video head functionality in a lightweight, space-efficient package suitable for creators who do not require the load capacity of a larger professional video tripod.

• Affordable Video Tripod Solution – Combines essential professional video support features with a compact aluminium construction, offering excellent value for photographers and videographers seeking a practical entry-level video tripod kit.

• Included Soft Carrying Case – Supplied with a convenient soft carrying case designed to make transporting and storing the tripod easier between shooting locations.

• Travel-Friendly Camera Support System – The slim shoulder design, compact 52cm folded length and lightweight construction make the tripod an excellent companion for photographers and videographers who frequently travel.

• Suitable for Photography Enthusiasts and Independent Filmmakers – Designed for users seeking a versatile, portable and easy-to-operate tripod capable of supporting both still photography and video recording.

• Complete Video Tripod and Head Combination – Includes the essential tripod legs, S2 video head, adjustable pan bar, QR4 quick-release plate and soft carrying case, providing a practical support system without requiring a separate video head purchase.

• Benro Slim Twist Aluminium Video Tripod + S2 Head Technical Specifications – Lightweight aluminium video tripod kit featuring a 2.5kg maximum equipment load capacity, four-section aluminium legs, maximum working height of 145cm, working height of 121.5cm with centre column retracted, minimum working height of 40cm, folded length of 52cm, approximately 1.5kg tripod weight, approximately 400g S2 head weight, half-turn twist locks, three independently adjustable leg-angle positions, reversible grooved centre column, integrated weight hook, rubber feet, dual bubble levels, 360-degree pan and tilt video head, adjustable pan bar, Arca-Swiss compatible QR4 sliding quick-release plate and included soft carrying case.

In the box:

• Benro TSL08AS2CSH Slim Video Tripod - Aluminum
• Benro S2 Video Head with Pan Bar
• Quick-Release (QR4) Camera Plate
• Soft Carrying Case
• Limited 3-Year Warranty