Benro TMA38CL Mach 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Review | BEST Landscape Photography Tripod for YOUR Money?
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- Benro TMA38CL Mach 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Review | BEST Landscape Photography Tripod for YOUR Money?
Is the Benro Mach3 TMA38CL one of the best carbon fiber tripods for your money? In this tripod review we discuss the specifications and features of the TMA38CL, give you a close look at the parts of the tripod and how to use the tripod, the reasons I purchased it, the pros and cons, to see if this could be the best tripod for landscape photography under $500.
Link to the Benro Mach 3 TMA38CL Tripod: geni.us/7Jcv7jr [Amazon]
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Q: What tripod or tripods do you use and what for?
SONY GEAR (Main Stills Camera)
Current Landscape Camera - Sony A7III - geni.us/pA0d [Amazon]
Super Sharp Wide Angle - Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 - geni.us/A6baqp [Amazon]
Versatile Zoom - Sony 24-105mm f/4 - geni.us/M3SE [Amazon]
Affordable Telephoto - Sigma 100-400mm - geni.us/zt6pKAy [Amazon]
Sturdy/Lightweight Carbon Fiber Tripod - geni.us/7Jcv7jr [Amazon]
L-Bracket for A7III / A7RIII / A9 - SmallRig - geni.us/51sBB [Amazon]
FILM GEAR
Fujifilm X-T4 - geni.us/ZkXDLS [Amazon]
Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod - geni.us/ElnhOe [Amazon]
Rode VideoMic NTG (great quality) - geni.us/YhbC [Amazon]
Windshield for NTG - geni.us/LicB85 [Amazon]
Rode VideoMicro (on camera mic) - geni.us/qVhije [Amazon]
Rode SmartLav+ (lav mic) - geni.us/wQDC [Amazon]
Rode Fur Wind Shield (for lav mic) - geni.us/R0Re [Amazon]
External SSD - SanDisk Extreme Portable 1TB - geni.us/JBd8 [Amazon]
Aputure MC RGB Light - geni.us/ueJ2QRO [Amazon]
SmallRig 1/4" Hot Shoe Mount Ball Head - geni.us/vNvN [Amazon]
Studio Lights - geni.us/B7BMal [Amazon]
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Thanks for watching! What tripod do you use? Have you gone through many in the past? 🧐
Very nice video! Informative and pro presentation. I also recently got a new tripod. I used a heavy carbon tripod with a maximum payload of 40 kg. I don't need that! :) So when I got into video making aswell I needed a lighter setup. (so much extra stuff in my camera bag these days). Anyway, now I'm using a Leofoto LS-324CEX with a small Fluid video head BV-1R. Super happy. :) I hope you will enjoy your new tripod aswell! Cheers!
Lol! I’m like you!
I actually got to keep my first tripod for several years but long story short it broke on the night NEOWISE was at it’s best time to see it but thankfully I was able to fix something up to hold my camera on my broke tripod and it worked out just fine. :)
Since then I have been using my Ape Case Tripod and I have nothing but good things to say!!
@@ThomasRaskPhoto Thanks a lot Thomas! Very interesting, do you use the Leofoto for both video and photo, or do you have separate one for your video cam and photography? Thanks for watching mate.
@@photographyadventuresbygraciel Oh that's cool! I haven't heard of Ape Case, I will check that out. Thanks for watching 😁
@@RauriBarron The tripod I'm using has a built in leveling base. That means that I can use my setup for both stills and video with no problems at all. :)
Great review Rauri!!
I absolutely love the spikes that can go into the ground! That’s an amazing feature!! It looks like an extremely sturdy and great tripod! Thank you so much for sharing this brand with all of us!!
Thanks a lot for watching, the spikes are super handy, especially for those muddy leafy floors in the rainforest 😊 appreciate the support again
Fantastic review. Has helped me make my mind up to get one of these over the Manfrotto I have now. Thank you !!
Looks like a fantastic tripod Rauri. Working around and in the ocean a lot, I've gone through many tripods. My main tripod and ballhead is a Benro and it's the best one I've ever used and lasted me the longest. Like yours, mine is a big heavy beast but I've been really happy with it as I'm sure you will be with yours. Great stuff mate. Hope you are doing well mate! Have a great weekend down there!
Thanks a lot Paul! Good to hear first hand experience from you that it’ll last as well, especially at the beach as that’s one main reason I got this. My old aluminium manfrotto was showing some wear from shooting at the beach even after I cleaned it. Thanks again Paul have a good weekend too 😊
Thanks for the advice Rauri. I’ve been thinking of upgrading my tripod lately and this one is definitely food for thought. Quality upload.
Thanks! Yeah it’s not one easy to find in store, but for the price it’s a great solid tripod, not too heavy or too large. 😊
Nice looking Tripod Rauri and a great review. May have to check one out when I update!
Cheers mate. Definitely worth considering, second in line was the iFootage Gazelle TC7.
Looks like an awesome tripod, very similar in terms of features to my Gitzo. I love that it comes with a carrying bag, spikes, extra center column etc. Great video again, top quality! Cheers👍💪🏻
Thanks mate I’m pretty happy with it so far. I’d love to have a gitzo one day too, they’re beauties! Thanks Peter!
Looks like a great tripod, it's one I looked at about a year or so ago when looking to switch one of mine out but unfortunately I was on a bit of a budget at the time so settled with a Vanguard option. I like the twist lock legs, as you said it's so easy to grab all three and open them all, saves on time. I feel like most photographers have a collection of tripods in our quest to find the 'perfect' one hahaha.
Haha you’re not wrong, tripods and backpacks for me are the pieces of gear I am always trying to find the perfect one. Maybe one day 😂. Thanks for watching Courtney! I’ve heard Vanguard is popular in the UK. 👍
Really great review, Rauri! It looks to be pretty similar in spec to my Leofoto LS-324C!
Upgrading your tripod is really worthwhile!!!
Thanks mate. The leofoto LS-324 was legit my second choice but Benro was just calling my name haha
Looks like a solid investment Rauri. I always forget to use my spikes on my tripod, so thanks for the reminder! Great review mate!
Cheers Adrian, pretty happy with it! I reckon I'd forget the spikes too, so I made sure to keep them in the bag. Thanks for watching.
Great review Rauri. What a beast of a tripod. Bet you’ll get a lot of fun years with that. Top buy 👍
Thanks Adrian! Yes I hope this should last a while 😃
Nice review. I have the three-section (two locks) aluminum version. Absolutely amazing tripod--solid as a rock. It's big, but not as heavy as you might think. Highly recommended. You're absolutely correct in how fast it is to adjust both leg length and the spread of the legs. Benro really got this one right.
Thanks a lot David
I'm yet to buy a tripod and thanks for your wonderful review. Loved watching the landscape behind you. I subscribed 😊❤️🤝🏽👍🏼💐
Thanks a lot, it’s a pretty good one hey. Thanks for sticking around
Looks like a great choice for you! I actually do have a bigger tripod than my Leofoto - it's a Feisol and is about the same height as your Benro. It weighs about 2kg including the head, but it doesn't pack down that small so doesn't attach to backpacks that well, so I generally only take it out when I go to the beach or other places I'm not talking far. Your Benro looks like an excellent choice for something big but not too heavy, great review Rauri!
Thanks Lisa! I think it’s a good fit for me, Leofoto was a close second, and still on my radar as a good travel tripod. As you said this one is a bit chunky haha. Thanks for watching 😊
I like it but with the Benro Geared head, i wonder if i can buy without the ball head in Melbourne?
Looks bloody good, Rauri. Like the large grips on the legs and the optional spikes. Nice b-roll, mate. 👍
Thanks Peter appreciate that mate, I did rush this together a bit so hopefully it was still okay. Thank you for watching.
@@RauriBarron It’s very good mate. Doesn’t look rushed at all. 👍
@@PETERFRITZPHOTO thanks mate!
22 to go bro 👊 that is a gigantic tripod lol love the unboxing b roll 🙌
Thanks mate! Slow and steady 😂 I’ll get there one day. Struggling to find time to make content these days but let’s see 😊 thanks for watching
Great review Rauri, I also have a similar combination of tripods: one lightweight (for my long hikes, affordable but ready to be hardly scratched and nearly destroyed 😁) and one much more expensive, stable and reliable but also heavier (to use directly on location or after short walks/hikes).
Thanks mate! Haha seems we are similar, my lighter ones for long hiking is definitely pretty wrecked from getting stuffed in between rocks in creeks etc. thanks for watching this 😊
I’m still in the market for another tripod….I just can’t commit!! One of my biggest hates on my manfrotto are those spring loaded leg clamps - you’re right, they are such a pain to use, so that was an interesting feature on this. Good review Rauri….and love the voice over end screen…..what happened to your voice in the woods though - I thought I’d sped up the video by mistake? 😁
Thanks mate it’s a definite must to check out. Those spring legs are a pain!
Haha I think it was the old EQ I used to use on my Rode micro mini on the audio that was put on and I didn’t notice how “high” it sounds until I played the video on mobile 😂 thanks for watching mate
Oh Rauri, you grip those rods like a pro. I can tell you're a pro with the twist lock/unlock action!
Very informative review mate!
😂 mate trust you to notice that. Should see in my KF tripod review… so much tripod leg rubbing
@@RauriBarron talking about good grip you should get a hold of my 55-230 for the fuji.. that's a handful when it's fully extended!
@@acecreates Haha! Ain't got nothing on my sigma 100-400, may be a bit cheap but it's a reliable performer 😂
@@RauriBarron you always said you love those intimate moments with a long lens...
@@acecreates 😂 You're not wrong... oh no, I have to be careful what I say now in my videos haha.
Commenting as I watch... It's amazing the way the sunlight reflecting off your arm gives such a nice fill light for your face! Who needs a reflector?
The tripod looks like a good 'un. My Slick one has those pull-out leg locks, really handy for sure. The bubble level on the legs is an important thing if you're gonna use the tripod for any video where you're panning, not sure how important it is for landscape, though, but I think all tripods should have that.
Can the centre column come out and go back in upside down to shoot downward for macro-type stuff?
Haha just my white skin is a good enough reflector 😂 🤯 I didn’t even notice.
Yeah it’s a beaut of a tripod, that bubble level on the tripod was something I didn’t have on my other ones, very useful for doing panoramas 😊
The centre column can be reversed but not mentioned as an official feature so I didn’t mention it. And I’ve never done that to be honest as I haven’t done much macro. I find the 15cm to the ground to be good enough.
Thanks for watching again mate 😃
Ooohhh now that’s a $$$ tripod. I think for that price it needs to be good and all the rest. Nice review on it and I’m sure it will last for a very long time. I use a Vangard for all my work. It’s a heavy old thing when out vlogging or hiking but for £100 it has done it’s job and more. Got it so so many years ago.
Thanks Paul yeah it should last for a long time. Camera gear in Aus is expensive, thankfully I got this for a good price, and My $250 (AUS) manfrotto is still working 😊. Mate I was looking at FLM and Gitzo tripods… but I didn’t win the lottery so Benro will do 😂. Vangard are good and I see them a lot here
Finally you have seen the light Rauri
One of the best photographic purchases
you have made.
From one Benro user to another
Well done.
Haha thanks a lot Sniper. Took some time to make sure I could afford getting a good tripod, very happy with it. Thanks for watching mate 😃
@@RauriBarron cool.
It should last you a lifetime mate.Worth every cent.
I actually own 3 Benro tripods.The other 2 are for my studio and commercial work.
Now we are waiting for you to get the Benro 3 way geared head.
That’s great, yeah I’ve been eyeing the lighter Benro travel tripod as my light weight one haha maybe one day I’ll get the geared head too 😊 definitely looks good
Both the TMA38 and TMA48 are on my wish list! Unfortunately Benro did not make it tothe Photography Show the other week - I was really hoping to actually do a real comparison there and then. I have to admit that I'm leaning to the 48 because of its height without the centre column. The Manfrotto 290 I use at the moment is OK, but I really want something higher, but not using the centre column. Thanks for the review though, it helped with not being able to have a play with one for real. Here in the UK the TMA48 is around $591 Australian, although I have found a second hand one for $471 Australian which I'm quite tempted by :) Stay safe and well out there sir :)
Hi Huw! Thanks for watching. Yeah definitely worth checking out, I was very impressive by the build quality and can see why so many use it for landscape. I’ve used manfrotto in the past, they’re good, but I also wanted a sturdy carbon Fiber tripod that wouldn’t break the bank, and the deal you’ve found on the 48 looks like a no brainer 🤩 thanks again mate, keen to see what decision you make
Nice tripod! I was about to buy this before, but I ended up buy other one just because I needed to have bit more compact one. But I wanna tru benro oneday. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers Ryan! Compact tripods are still a necessary piece of kit in my opinion, I have a K&F which is not small, but it’s light, in the future I wanna get a light Benro too for travelling
@@RauriBarron True. At the moment, I use Leofoto w/ acratech pano head and also Sirui for video camera. I wanna change sirui tripod to something else.. i just dont really like sirui..
Yeah I had a play with sirui and felt similar to some cheaper tripods I’ve used in the past. Leofoto look great, pretty sturdy good height and light. I did consider that!
Great video, Rauri! I like gear reviews for things that I certainly would consider purchasing as opposed to reviews on high end cameras because I know that I won't be in the market for one of those but I like to see ways that I can improve my equipment for those things that I can possibly afford. I have purchased three cheap travel tripods in the last two and a half years and each have broken. But my main tripod I have had for over 10 years is the SLIK 700 it is a beast weighing 8 lbs. But I can put it in the middle of a stream in front of a waterfall and it won't budge. I certainly would like to have something lighter but just as sturdy so I won't have to lug the SLIK around especially hiking to a waterfall. Hope all is well?
Thanks Walter! I’m the same as you, this gear can last but still affordable enough to considering picking up another one or two if need be, I enjoy my gear content haha. 10 years is a great performance, what a beast! I can imagine it’d be a heavy one though. We are well, busy as always, hope you’re good too mate 😊
I was thinking about this product to buy but I ended up purchasing Benro FGP28A, because of its vertical angle function which helps me to shoot top-down video/photos. In the future, I might buy Mach3. Thanks for the video.
That’s cool, I’ll check that tripod out. I do want a lighter one for my video tripod. Thanks for watching mate
@@RauriBarron I’m not quite sure how sturdy and weight it is because tripod is in transit, hopefully I’ll get it by Friday and create quick review about it. Hope it won’t disappoint me.
Yeah good luck let me know how it is!
mashallah very nice beautiful videos
Thanks a lot mate
I've just brought this tripod, however, I'm deaf and cannot access videos without captions and would therefore appreciate it if you could enable captions. Thank you
Can you reverse the centre column and put your camera upside down?
Hi Ralph! 😃 I’ve not tried reversing the centre column on this yet, as it’s not stated as an official feature anywhere for this model (is for their travel ones). It’s not a function I use much, I reckon if I get a macro lens I may use that function more. As the centre column can be exchanged I’ll try and get back to you. 😆
Edit - you can, although I couldn’t find anything about this online so I assumed not! 😂
Realy nice video. Inspirative. But MACH3 or Tortoise 24C for astrophotography and landscape?
I personally prefer the MACH3, both great though!
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Hi dear friend good morning have a nice day
Cheers! 😊
Looks just a little sturdier than my cheapo manfrotto .... LOL
Haha which manfrotto do you have? That was also my first tripod, did well, but after many trips to the sea it started to wear down quite fast, the leg locks especially, not matter how much I cared for it. One main reason I made sure to get CF and not aluminium again, also the weight difference.