Name: Manfrotto Befree Live Advanced 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod with 3-Way Fluid Head
Brand: Manfrotto
SKU: BGBFRLA3WUS
Price: 349.95 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 4.4 (15 reviews)

Manfrotto Befree Live Advanced 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod with 3-Way Fluid Head

Manfrotto Befree 3-Way Live

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Manfrotto Befree Live Advanced 4-Section Al Travel Tripod with 3-Way Fluid Head

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Manfrotto Befree 3-Way Live 

Manfrotto Befree Live Advanced tripod: Lightweight aluminum, compact, with fluid head. Extends to 59.45". Supports 13.23 lbs. Shop now!

With the Befree Live Advanced 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod with 3-Way Fluid Head, you can unlock your creative potential in both photography and videography. Specifically designed for Sony's Alpha Cameras, this travel tripod kit is the first of its kind, combining precision and versatility with innovative features to help you capture high-quality stills and videos.This tripod kit features a foldable 3-way fluid head, offering full shooting precision and versatility. As part of Manfrotto's flagship Befree Advanced series, this model is designed for travel photography and videography, catering to Sony's Alpha camera users who demand maximum performance and stability in all shooting positions.The kit includes a brand-new travel 3-way fluid head paired with the successful Befree Advanced aluminum tripod, meeting the needs of a dual-purpose photo/video camera kit. This aligns with the current camera trend and usage, where new cameras combine high-quality photo performances with full-frame sensor and 4K video recording.Whether you're a traveler, vlogger, blogger, or hobbyist, this tripod offers high quality, light weight, fast setup, and easy portability. Its dedicated plate brings Manfrotto's premium travel tripod to demanding photographers using Sony's Alpha Cameras.The head of the tripod features a high-performance 3-way fluid head with fully foldable handles for unparalleled compactness and remarkable sturdiness, carrying a payload of up to 6kg. The Fluid Drag System on pan and tilt axes ensures smooth, controlled, and precise camera movements.The dedicated cinnabar colored plate is compatible with Manfrotto RC2 & Arca-swiss type head attachments and offers perfect camera stability for all shooting positions. The kit is a high-performance dual-purpose photo/video kit in an unparalleled compact size, making it the best travel tripod for passionate photographers and videographers.The spider, the core of the tripod's stability, is designed to ensure maximum sturdiness in minimum size, keeping the camera steady and ready to capture sharp images. The Quick Power Lock Travel levers make setup and adjustment easy and secure, providing full stability in all configurations when the tripod is open.Ultra-compact and reliable, the Befree Live Advanced 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod with 3-Way Fluid Head is 100% engineered, designed, and manufactured in Italy, guaranteeing quality of materials, precision machining, and meticulous design. With its 40cm folded size, it easily travels with you everywhere and is always comfortable to carry thanks to its Befree carry bag.

Tripod is lightweight and easy to use, but I do question whether it can handle a 13 pound payload.

Well-made in Italy

Works well with Sony A7 IV

Everything I expected it to be. No surprises, just a great tripod that can easily handle my a7iii and a 600mm lens.

As advertised

I have had manfrotto tripods for 30 years. Yes, they are heavy, but the stability is unmatched. This is the second BeFree I have tried and I don?t like either one. I especially don?t like this one because the plate is not a quick release plate. I am returning it.

Don?t buy this

You need herculean strength and needle nose plier fingertips to unscrew the knob that releases the quick release plate. I had to turn my camera forcefully (while mounted) and use one of those vinyl grip jar openers to be able to get that little knob to turn. It's positioned in between the bottom of the battery flip on the camera and one of the grips on the tripod. Awful!

Keep moving...

This head is extremely sturdy and well built. I was a little nervous because of the small size, but it has had no problems handling my full frame mirrorless with adapted Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 Art (pretty heavy lens) locked in place, even in portrait orientation. Super happy with it. It won't pack down super tiny for traveling, but is still small enough to travel with, while sturdy and functional enough to be primary tripod head for most uses.

Awesome and versatile travel tripod head

Lighter weight than my previous Tripod ideal for traveling . But still sturdy

Manfrotto be free tripod

Replaces the older, heavier, sticky video head on my tripod. Super fluid, ultra smooth! Can't believe it didn't cost more...

Manfrotto before 3 way tripod head

What a nifty tripod for my Sony a7III! The steps to maneuvering this thing are easy from jump street. The legs are sturdy, the fluid head is smooth, and all the nooks  and crannies are secure enough to hold my camera and accessories confidently. This thing can even act as a steadycam when flattening the legs out. The customized plate for the Sony a7 is a match made in heaven. What do I not like, you ask? Nothing! If you have a Sony a7 series, this tripod was literally made for you! Thanks Manfrotto, you did it again!

A Match Made in Sony Heaven

Excellent tripod head easy to use superb design. This is my third tripod and I find Manfrotto the best quality.

Excellent tripod head easy to use

The head is very stable, even for a heavy tele. 
The only caution is the mounting plate - be sure to engage the very tapered 2 sides of the plate. The other 2 sides of the plate are tapered, but not enough to secure the camera . 
Good quality, but be aware and be careful.

Excellent Tripod Head at a Bargain Price

I'm really glad to receive this. The drag system seems very smooth. I look forward to using this for video and photos in the near future.

For the price it appears excellent.

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I love the versatility with this tripod. I can’t wait to see what magic it helps me achieve.

Manfrotto Befree Live Advanced 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod with 3-Way Fluid Head

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