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Really Right Stuff Benchmark Inverted
2 stories tracked since 13 May 2026 — latest 2 June 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
13 May 2026 · Accessory News
Really Right Stuff Launches Cheaper Carbon Fibre Tripods (Still Pricey)
Really Right Stuff built its reputation on bomber-grade support gear that costs as much as a decent lens. Their new Core Line, headlined by the Benchmark and Benchmark Inverted, is a deliberate step toward photographers who want RRS engineering without the full flagship tariff. Worth knowing if you're in the market for a serious carbon fibre tripod and have been defaulting to Gitzo or Benro because RRS felt unreachable. Whether the price delta is actually meaningful or just marketing positioning, that's the question the full review will need to answer.
2 June 2026 · Launch News
Really Right Stuff Launches Core Line Carbon Tripods at 32% Less
Really Right Stuff has released the Core Line, its most affordable carbon fiber tripod range to date. The two launch models are the Benchmark and Benchmark Inverted, both made with carbon fiber produced entirely at RRS's Utah facility. That in-house manufacturing is what gets prices 32% below comparable RRS tripods. The Inverted model weighs 1.6 kg, holds up to 40 lb, has four leg angle positions (up from three on older models), weather-sealed twist locks with tactile feedback, and magnetic pull tabs designed to work with gloves on.