The benro s8 tandem kit is a professional grade video tripod combined with a versatile flat base video head built for hdslr cameras with rigs and long lenses or the latest video cameras the s8 kits support up to 176 lb equipped with a 75mm flat base with a 38 thread the s8 becomes a versatile creative tool allowing you remove the 75mm half ball adapter to mount the head separately on sliders jibs or monopods other features include pan tilt lock pan tilt drag 4 step counterbalanc