Benro A38FD Series 3 AL Monopod with Locking 3-Leg Base and S2PRO Head


Key Features
- Capture smooth videos with this Benro aluminum video monopod, perfect for run-and-gun shooting.
- Enjoy stable support with the locking 3-leg base, ideal for dynamic event photography.
- Achieve professional results with the included S2 PRO flat base video head and pan bar.
- Lightweight design at only 1.57 lbs makes this monopod easy to carry on any photo shoot.
- Quick setup with the quick release plate ensures you never miss that crucial shot.
- Durable build supports up to 63.5 lbs, making it a reliable tool for heavy equipment.
OVERVIEW
Enhance your videography experience with the Benro A38FDS2PRO, a compact and travel-friendly flip lock video monopod. Designed to support a payload capacity of up to 5.5 lb (2.5kg), it's the perfect companion for lightweight cameras and smartphones. This monopod kit is equipped with a unique 3-leg locking base and a ball joint, ensuring smooth and stable shots every time. Its reverse folding legs make it ideal for on-the-go videographers, offering compact travel capabilities.
The kit also includes the versatile S2 PRO flat base video head, designed to support up to 5.5 lb/2.5kg. With its 60mm flat base and a 3/8"-16 thread, the S2 PRO offers a multitude of creative possibilities, allowing you to mount the head separately on sliders, jibs, or monopods.
The S2 PRO is more than just a video head. It's a comprehensive tool for videographers, featuring pan and tilt lock, fixed pan and tilt drag, and a bubble level. It also includes two 1/4"-20 accessory mounts, enabling you to attach monitor arms or audio recorders directly to the head, eliminating the need for a cage or rig.
The tilt range of the S2 PRO is +90 Degree /-70 Degree, with the forward 90-degree tilt being particularly useful for table top setups. The S2 PRO also boasts an improved CNC machined aluminum sliding camera plate, enhancing the stability and precision of your setup.
The Benro Video Monopod is based on an eighth-generation design of single leg tubes and offers the choice of flip or twist leg lock mechanisms. The S PRO head can be used on other flat surfaces with its 3/8"-16 mounting thread, offering versatility for use with sliders, jibs, and half ball adapters.
Each S PRO head includes 2 mounts for attaching accessories and a CNC machined aluminum sliding camera plate. The S PRO heads feature metal ratchet style knobs and a refined design, making them a reliable and stylish addition to your videography equipment.
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support specifications
| Leg Lock Type | Flip Lock |
| Leveling Leg | Bubble Level |
| Load Capacity | 5.5 lb / 2.49 kg |
| Maximum Working Height | 65" / 165.1 cm |
| Materials | Aluminum |
| Collapsed Height | 25" / 63.5 cm |
| Minimum Working Height | 25" / 63.5 cm |
| Weight | 3.5 lb / 1.59 kg |
| Mounting Options | 1/4"-20 Screw with Locating Pin (Sideload Quick Release Plate) |
| Plate Type | Sideload Quick Release Plate |
- A38FD Classic Aluminum Monopod
- S2 PRO Flat Base Video Head
- Quick Release Plate
- Pan Bar
- 3mm Allen Key
- 4mm Allen Key
- Carry Case
- Instruction Manual
- Benro 3 Year Limited Warranty (Extended 2 Year Limited Warranty with Registration)
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