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2021-03-30T08:41:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent value

An excellent tripod for the price! I bought it to replace another Manfrotto tripod that I bought back in 2008.

JAMES S.

2020-06-10T06:36:44

Rated 3 out of 5

Compact , light, quality build... but not without some quirks

I go this for my 5D MK IV with Canon MP-E 65 and Macro Rail. Setup and break down are easy. My only complaint is the head adjustment. Making find adjustments is a task to say the least. The head seems to bind. You loosen the know, try to adjust and nothing. Loosen more, try to adjust, nothing. Loosen more.. BAM it lets go quickly. I have tried the little tension adjustment that is recesses in the knob but it does not help. I can see this tripod being just right for maybe just a camera body and walk around lens or a point and shoot. Another point of binding is the height adjustment. Once weight is added to the head, unless that weight is perfectly centered, you will get binding. Difficult to raise and lower. I know I said mostly negative things but I think the issue is that it cannot handle much weight at all. Probably the perfect tripod for really light gear.

SEAN S.

2019-11-27T08:40:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Tripod

Awesome tripod!

Kimi W.

2019-10-09T19:27:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Great cost performance

This is a good size, weight and sturdy tripod. I compared with other tripods and this fit my needs - height, weight, closed length and price.

Ittetsu Y.

2019-03-06T04:01:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent reform of this tripot

Be free tripot Advanced is Best yet I ever had very good works fine and I love it

GARY T.

2019-01-10T07:50:52

Rated 1 out of 5

Rc2 plate got stuck

I tried first time , rc2 plate stuck on the tripod head I am not able use it, planing to return

Seshu V.

2019-01-02T06:39:09

Rated 5 out of 5

First experience with Manfrotto Befree Advanced Twist tripod

I loved this tripod. It was a good upgrade. The only complaint I have is that the screws on the legs need to be rotated really tight, otherwise the legs come out easily which is a hassle especially when you are on the go or have tripod attached to the bag.

Rohit K.

2018-08-17T08:58:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Tripod!

Great tripod! I love how sturdy it feels standing almost anywhere. Also, the ease of adjusting the legs is amazing! Would definitely recommend.

Sarah M.

2018-06-15T09:39:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Tripod at an affordable price

Love this tripod. I have been shooting all hand held but am ready to take more time to compose and focus rather than just pulling the trigger. This tripod is both sturdy and light. I really do not have any 'cons'. Highly recommended.

Steve F.

2018-05-08T16:29:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Tripod review

I recommend this tripod. The structure is sound, it is easily adjustable, the latching of the legs is easy to do and the ball head friction knobs work very well. I recommend this as a good value.

PAUL R.

2018-01-11T12:10:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Sturdy Ball-head tripod

I am thrilled with the quality of this tripod. Manfrotto makes nice equipment, and I am sure that I will be using this tripod for years to come.

Jeff S.

2017-12-06T08:53:45

Rated 4 out of 5

Way better than the original be free

I got the original Be free and hated it. I knew going in that in was a little on the flimsy side , but I felt that I was skilled enough to make it work What I didn't foresee was the nearly impossible task of getting the quick (LOL) release plate into the ballhead. It virtually took sometimes up to ten minutes to mount it, unless I just got too frustrated and quit all together. The Be free advanced has a much better system and is slightly sturdier so it should easily handle both my Canon and Fuji gear. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because no tripod is perfect just like no camera bag is perfect. That's why I have more than one. I will say it's perfect for what I intend to use it for.

JAMES W.

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Manfrotto Befree Advanced Tripod Specifications

  • Weight

    52.55 oz (1489.77g)

  • Material

    Aluminum

  • Safety Payload Weight

    17.64 lbs (8.00kg)

  • Min Height

    15.75" (40.01cm)

  • Maximum Height

    59.06" (150.01cm)

  • Maximum Height (with Center Column Down)

    50" (127.00cm)

  • Closed Length

    15.75" (40.01cm)

  • Head Type

    Ball Head

  • Legs Tube Diameter

    0.47 x 0.61 x 0.75 x 0.89" (1.19 x 1.55 x 1.91 x 2.26cm)

  • Leg Sections

    4

  • Base Diameter

    1.57" (3.99cm)

  • Leg Angles

    22 deg. , 54 deg. , 89 deg.

  • Top Attachment

    1/4" screw

  • Base Type

    1.57" (3.99cm)

  • Ball Locking

    Yes

  • Center Column

    Rapid

  • Easy Link

    Yes

  • Friction Control

    Yes

  • Independent Pan Lock

    Yes

  • Leg Type

    Single

  • Leg Lock Type

    Twist Lock

  • Working Temperature

    -22 to 158 deg. F (-30 to 70 deg. C)

  • Panoramic Rotation

    360 deg.

  • Plate Type

    200PL PRO

  • Quick Release

    Yes

  • Upper Disc Diameter

    1.57" (3.99cm)

  • UPC Code

    719821419327

11 Accessories for Manfrotto Befree Advanced Twist 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod with Ball Head, 59" Max Height, 17.6 lbs Capacity, Blue

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Excellent value

By JAMES S.

An excellent tripod for the price! I bought it to replace another Manfrotto tripod that I bought back in 2008.

Tripod

By Kimi W.

Awesome tripod!

Manfrotto's Befree advanced Twist aluminum travel tripod and ball head kit is the ideal solution for advanced hobbyist photographers who always want maximum performance, including when they're travelling. Its ergonomic design makes operating the Manfrotto Befree advanced intuitive and fast, enabling even the most demanding photographers to set their equipment up quickly and easily so their focus stays on catching the desired shot. Befree advanced features a new spider developed to ensure perfect stability on all types of terrain, including the most uneven, always keeping the camera completely steady and ready to capture sharp images.

• Advanced Travel Tripod kit
• New M-lock system allows fast and secure operation
• Center Ball Head with three independent ergonomic controls
• Side pull selector ensures quick setup with both hands
• Unique premium design, 100% Made in Italy

This model introduces a new locking system called the M-lock, the new twist lock developed by Manfrotto to fully satisfy everyone looking for a fast, easy to use, compact solution. Moreover, the M-Lock has no protruding parts and its mechanism closes perfectly around the head, enabling the Befree advanced can slip into and out of its storage pocket effortlessly. Its ergonomic leg-angle selector is designed to be used by both right and left-handed photographers, enabling everyone to change shooting perspectives intuitively and to find the right tripod height without losing focus on the shot they want. The Befree advanced can easily be set to three independent leg angle positions, guaranteeing full shooting versatility for all the creative ideas that can emerge outdoors.

The spider featured on this innovative model also provides the Easy Link, just like Manfrotto's professional 190 & 055 tripods, allowing photographers to enhance their creativity by adding accessories that make their images unique and unforgettable. If you like adding lights or reflectors, you can now capture amazing outdoor shots that were previously only achievable with heavy accessorized tripods. The tripod is kitted out with Manfrotto's Advanced 494 aluminum Center ball head, a small but powerful and intuitive head that allows quick and precise camera movement. The 494 Center ball head features three independent controls: a main knob for managing the sphere lock, an integrated friction control knob that adjusts the ball tension so that equipment weight is always perfectly balanced and shots framed effortlessly; an independent panoramic knob that keeps the horizon flat and moves the camera horizontally, enabling astonishing landscape shots.

The head mounts a unique plate that makes it fully compatible with the world's most widespread standard head attachments: Manfrotto RC2 and Arca-swiss style. With this aluminum plate fixed to the camera, all Manfrotto heads and almost all tripod heads on the market featuring Arca-swiss style attachments can be set up rapidly and effortlessly, with no need for disassembly components. Befree advanced is the best travel tripod for passionate photographers who want maximum performance, even when they're travelling. This lightweight travel tripod is the optimal combination of portability, solidity, easy set-up and operation. It is built with the unique goal of enabling individuals to express their nature using their camera with the confidence of being supported by a professional solution. The Befree advanced Aluminum Travel Tripod Twist, ball head kit is available in black, red and blue.

What's in the box:

  • Manfrotto Befree Advanced Twist 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod
  • 494 Aluminum Center Ball Head with 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate
  • Carrying Bag
  • Manfrotto 10 Year Limited Warranty (2 Year + 8 Year Extension with Online Registration)