Manfrotto Befree Live Video Head

2025-07-17T07:15:44

Tripod description said twist leg locks and I received a tripod with flip locks. Tripod itself is fine, just not what I thought I was ordering.

Emily H.

2023-05-17T14:30:53

Durable and sleek! Easy to use and travel with on a shoot. The user guide is actually user friendly.

Tyffany H.

2021-12-04T05:24:17

I will rate the product on January 1, 2022. I will use the tripod for the first time on December 31, 2021 at a wedding.

Lawrence W.

2021-09-06T08:10:44

This is a great video tripod for anyone looking for something that is light and folds down into a compact size.The head was very smooth and fluid. Just note an the max height and max weight it supports before purchasing to make sure it fits your needs.

Francis D.

2021-01-25T03:34:55

Tripod is light and portable but the twist lock legs are slow and annoying to use and I wouldn't call this a fluid head. Even running a a7iii with a 24-70 GM it really wobbles a lot and isn't super rigid. Great for photography with the ball head though!

LUCAS G.

2020-12-04T06:38:31

This is a great little travel tripod. The fluid head got the job done for me. It is really a nice tripod and fluid head for the money.

Shae G.

2020-08-23T11:15:51

Portable and works with the befree series tripod.

CHRISTOPHER G.

2020-08-13T13:57:10

Cant review it yet as its to film hunts and its not hunting season yet!

John K.

2020-06-18T10:38:42

Compact, efficient and worth every penny. It’s a lightweight option but does a great job when needed for travel or speed of setup.

MITCHELL W.

2020-02-13T07:09:23

Great control of movement and easy mount to switch cameras.

Richard S.

2020-01-19T12:56:57

It looks very good and you can feel the quality. Pleasure to use. Easy to operate. Definitely recommend!

Andrey K.

2019-12-27T13:58:39

Tripod was as advertised- easy to assemble and collapse. It's a travel tripod built for today's DSLR/mirrorless cams which is more than sufficient for run and gun work. The fluid head is very smooth and as others have noted, it can be replaced if need be.

PETE M.

2019-02-14T05:01:20

I love this tripod. It's compact, light, and super quick to setup. However, the only drawback is the mounting plate. There's nothing to prevent the 1/4" screw from falling out and it falls out very easily. I just put some gaff tape underneath to prevent it from falling out, but don't think I should have to as some of the other Manfrotto plates I've used have a little rubber stop. Other than that, it's a great little tripod!

Bossman

2019-01-29T15:35:29

Definitely the best travel video tripod that money can buy. Not disappointed!

Michael H.

2018-12-20T07:46:22

I love it is compact and lightweight Perfect for hiking!

SARAH R.

2018-12-04T07:34:55

Super cheap and lightweight.

JIA G.

2018-11-15T05:29:42

The weight savings is very insignificant to the build quality of this tripod. Looks cheaply made and has alot of plastic parts. Tripod is flimsy. Looks like it will break if I put a Sony AR3 on it.

Privacy P.

2018-09-29T08:33:09

It feels fluidy just fine once you are moving it, but if it has been stationary for a minute, it sticks the tiniest bit before it moves, so the camera video starts with a tiny jerk. I have gone to the next bigger Manfroto, around $, and it may work better. It looks way bulkier and better built/designed. Yes, the locks are all unlocked and free.

JOHN K.

2018-09-13T06:36:20

So I have used professional fluid heads but needed something lightweight but still offers great results.

Corey D.

2018-08-21T20:57:56

Feels a little cheaper than I was expecting, but I imagine that making something this light feel sturdy is a difficult engineering feat. As a traveling videographer, this tripod does the trick. It's light, but shift a bit when I tighten it down, which makes it difficult to level out perfectly. Other than that, I appreciate how compact and easy to travel with this tripod is.

James F.

2018-08-12T12:02:34

I already lost the 1/4 inch screw that holds the DSLR. Imagine going to record a friend’s music act and finding out that the tripod is useless. The design could be a lot better.

Ted C.

2018-08-08T09:04:36

Only 4 stars because the ball head leveling and the center column could use some fine tuning on future iterations of this great lil tripod. I haven’t had any issues with knobs or faulty workmanship. Coming from the solidness of the Benro Aero 2(which is great, but too big for my new setup) it took a moment to get used to the carbon fiber. I use this indoor and rarely need to make sweeping pans and tilts, so i can’t comment on cinematic smoothness. The friction is pretty good, you can’t adjust it. The flimsy plastic hook to add counterweight does give me pause. It doesn’t look like it will hold very much until it snaps itself off. But the best part about it is the Easy Link accessory port for magic arms. It has really changed my set up for the better.

JENNIFER M.

2018-08-03T09:57:24

Great tripod for travel. Fluid head makes it really nice to switch between tripod and my crane 2 gimbal! Exactly what I was looking for.

Dustin W.

2018-07-26T11:47:21

LOVE IT!! Light & sturdy, perfect for traveling and using with our Sony A7RIII

KRISTI L.

2018-06-26T11:39:20

I bought this travel tripod by recommendation and was not disappointed. Super easy to set up quickly, and it is small enough to carry on in your luggage. The fluid head movement is spectacular too.

Frank A.

2018-05-23T08:40:50

A good video head for light weight video cameras. Replaced the standard head on my smaller MEfoto tripod. Works well and fits into the travel case when finish.

HENRY A.

2018-02-21T12:05:04

If your traveling as light as possible than this is a great option. Although it’s nice and light, that’s also it’s vice. As it is pretty easy for the tripod to become wobbly. I find adding some weight to it with a rock poach helps a lot.

JOSHUA S.

2018-02-03T15:49:16

This very sturdy tripod provide very smooth operations.

DALE G.

2018-01-15T11:37:58

Excellent tripod. Meets every expectation.

George B.

2017-12-13T11:01:38

I really like this tripod. When I started my search I thought I wanted a ball-head with twist locks but after much research chose the fluid video head with clip locks. The clips allow for a faster set up and also tactile reassurance that it's locked down. Even though I primarily shoot photos, I will be making videos for work in the future. The Fluid head still lets you get most of the angles a ball head would. The only thing I wish it had a D-ring screw for the camera mount. I still need to pack a few jingly coins with me to tighten the camera down. All in all - great for a generalist like myself.

Helina C.