Review: Benro C-1681 M8

Part of Benro's Travel Angel tripod range, the C-1681 is an attractive looking, four section tripod made from carbon fibre. With a maximum load of 8kg, it's well able to support enthusiast and semi-pro SLRs and lenses, while maximum height is a lofty 1 metre, 41 centimetres. The C-168 is available for around £290 online, so it's not cheap, but will appeal to travel and nature photographers.Build quality and performanceDespite its similarities to the C-1180T, the C-168 feels less sturdy, with

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