Benro S2 on a Summit SS tripod?

[westtrout]

Hey folks, I have a Vortex Summit ss tripod with a pan head. I like the tripod, but the head leaves a lot to be desired.

I was thinking about going with a Benro S2 head, but I was curious if anyone has gone that route on a Summit ss? If so, how did you like it? Is swapping out the heads straight forward or a PITA?

Thanks!

 

[S&S Archery (Rob)]

If you happen to pick one up from S&S archery, let me know and I will add a threaded adapter so that the S2 will fit on your summit tripod

Hey folks, I have a Vortex Summit ss tripod with a pan head. I like the tripod, but the head leaves a lot to be desired.

I was thinking about going with a Benro S2 head, but I was curious if anyone has gone that route on a Summit ss? If so, how did you like it? Is swapping out the heads straight forward or a PITA?

Thanks!

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[westtrout]

Thanks Great Rob. It will be a little while before I can pull the trigger, but I will let you know when I do!

 

[Napperm4]

Hey folks, I have a Vortex Summit ss tripod with a pan head. I like the tripod, but the head leaves a lot to be desired.

I was thinking about going with a Benro S2 head, but I was curious if anyone has gone that route on a Summit ss? If so, how did you like it? Is swapping out the heads straight forward or a PITA?

Thanks!

I switch between a vanguard P111v and the vortex SS ballhead on mine. Works like a charm.

As noted by Rob, the vortex tripods have a 1/4x20 screw so you need an adapter.

My brother runs an S2 on a high country vortex tripod. I prefer his head over either or mine for what it’s worth.

The ballhead swap is really straightforward. I think the panhead model is a bit different but should be easy too.


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[westtrout]

Sounds like it works well, thanks for the feedback.

 

[Camera Land]

One of the best values and a great head is the Manfrotto 700RC2. We sell a ton of them for spotters and binoculars or people shooting video

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

As noted you need an adapter, I swapped to that head on mine. Since you already have it that would be fine but I don't think I'd recommend someone spending the $100-130 new on one just to pair with the head vs a bit more for some of the other tripod options out there. The lack of individual gripable adjusters for the leg sections is a tad annoying at times. Not the end of the world either but starting from scratch I'd rather have that feature.

 

[Hatchet Jack]

One of the best values and a great head is the Manfrotto 700RC2. We sell a ton of them for spotters and binoculars or people shooting video

right here. in my experience the manfrotto is superior to the benro for not much more $.

 

[westtrout]

Just wanted to follow up and say that I went with the S2 on my Summit and love it. Huge difference. Great service from S&S Archery! Thanks all.