For this reason I'd like to look into getting a smaller travel tripod for my video shoots. The only one I can really find that seems decent is the Benro Aero 4, but it's quite pricey.

Does anyone else know any other alternatives?

Mefoto/Benro: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/926473-REG/benro_a2350q2k_2_series_travel_tripod_kit.html

This is very much a noob post so I'd greatly appreciate any help!

Basically I've bought my first proper tripod (manfrotto 055xprob) and video head (Benro S8), but I think I've overlooked something pretty major.

I've got the flat mount tripod/head and so basically I'm just realising now that I can't quickly level the head, as I did with a setup I was previously using (which I think had a bowl mount).

Is there any way of quickly levelling my head with the flat mount stuff now I've bought it or have I shot myself in the foot?

If there isn't anything I can do to adapt the flat mount head to level quickly (I doubt there's an adapter or anything) then do you have any tips on how to level the whole setup in a shoot with more speed?

I feel very silly after doing so much research and overlooking such a simple thing.

The Kevin Conder Product Review Experience presents: A tale of two tripods:

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Benro Video Tripod AF2

Price: $205
Shipping: Includes fast express shipping for US/Canada/UK/Australia&NZ/Western Europe. Contact me for any other regions. Packing: Very good padded bag for tripod and good packing.

Benro Video Tripods AF4 and CF4

Price: $380 (Alu) and $530 (Carbon)
Shipping: Includes fast express shipping for US/Canada/UK/Australia&NZ/Western Europe.Contact me for any other regions.
Packing: Very good padded bag for tripod and good packing.

Benro Video Tripods AF6 and CF6

Head looks good, with such light package it has counterbalance adjustment.

Price: $545 (Alu) and $680 (Carbon)
Shipping: Includes fast express shipping for US/Canada/UK/Australia&NZ/Western Europe. Contact me for any other regions.
Packing: Very good padded bag for tripod and good packing.

Separate video heads, S2, S4, S6

See all data above.

Price: $115 (S2), $175 (S4), $240 (S6)
Shipping: Includes fast express shipping for US/Canada/UK/Australia&NZ/Western Europe. Contact me for any other regions.
Packing: Usual.

Very good package if you are tired by big video tripod.

It has levelling base, so you can have advantage of ball type tripods on such light package.

Fluid heads are also video oriented. And it is really light.

All tripods come with good padded bag.

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What do you think is the longest lens you can use with a video monopod? I am thinking of getting a mogopod, custom setup, Benro or Manfrotto. I have a standard footless monopod and I get some pretty unstable shots with a 135mm m42 lens. I am doing event videos with this setup, mostly wedding stuff, so being able to get some length would be really nice.

First time post, sorry if I screw something up.

Here's the sort of thing I would like to do: http://www.406films.com/wedding-and-event/

Specs:

• Top Screw - 3/8 "
• Base Screw - 3/8 "
• Base - 60mm
• Top Platform - 65mm
• Weight - 295g
• Load Capacity - 5kg
• Tilting Angle: + / - 15 degrees

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Benro-LBA-1-LBA1-Leveling-Base-Adjustment-For-Camera-Tripod-Leg-and-Head-/190775396121