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Review Summary
2008-11-13T19:00:00
Great little tripod. I have been looking for a small compact tripod for trips and hikes. This thing fits the bill pretty good without killing your wallet (Glares at the mini Gitzo) My only complaint about it is the lack of should strap connections or the ability to add a center weight. I don't want to go digging through my back pack every time I need it.
orbit
2008-07-09T21:00:00
This thing is the LIGHTEST Tripod I've ever owned! It LOOKS Totally Cool, too!! The legs release & lock with EASE. The feature I'm having the most FUN with is the "Pistol Grip" - this Tripod is like a toy I don't ever want to put away in the toy box! BUY ONE!
bres3000
2008-06-24T21:00:00
Had to send back to have one of the leg locking levers repaired and one of the leg tips replaced. I have super glued the tips on now when they get loose. But other than that it is one of my favorite tripods, especially when hiking.
Tmax
2007-09-26T21:00:00
Pretty nice tripod. Very small and light when stowed. Works well with my D40 and kit lens and 55-200. However you do need to really crank it down to support the 55-200 lens when taking vertical pictures.
John
2007-05-07T21:00:00
Better than expected
Gator
Manfrotto has taken the professional features from their best-selling products and incorporated them into the Modo to create a high-performance, ultra-compact and lightweight tripod that packs into any bag or backpack. Now, even the amateur photographer can utilize the techniques of professionals and take high quality photographs and video.
All Modo tripods feature a number of innovative design elements that come together to create a unique blend of stability, portability and ease of use. Developed with a versatile hybrid head, the Modo can be used with both digital camera and video equipment. With the touch of the safety button, the quick-release plate allows the user to easily switch between cameras and equipment, making capturing family, vacation and everyday moments simple.
When stored, the Modo can fold down to fit almost anywhere. Extremely portable, the highly compact Modo 785SHB folds to a mere 14 inches while the larger 785B is only 4.1 in. longer when collapsed, measuring 17.1 in.
The hybrid head allows the MODO to be used with either photographic or video cameras. However, while these tripods are compact, they can stand tall when needed. The compact 785SHB has a maximum height of 45 in. Towering over the 785SHB, the larger 785B is the tallest tripod in the Modo line with a maximum height of 59.2 in. All Modo tripods feature quick flip leg locks that allow the user to easily open, close and adjust them to any intermediate height.
Modo tripods not only have a high reach, but they can also get low. For low angle images, the bottom of the innovative center column is designed to twist off, and the three variable leg angles allow the tripods to reach 6.1 in. (the 785SHB model) or 6.9 in (785B model) from ground level.
As is the case with all Manfrotto tripods, the Modo was designed for quick, easy and reliable use. The black, aluminum alloy tripods feature a sleek oval leg shape, making adjusting them even easier by preventing the legs from rotating.