Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO 4-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with MH496 Ball Head

Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO

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Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO 4-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod w/MH496 Ball Head

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Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO 

Shop the Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO carbon fiber tripod. Lightweight, compact, & supports up to 26.5 lbs. Height adjustable. Order yours today!

Just when you thought travel tripods couldn't get more innovative, the Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO 4-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with MH496 Ball Head emerges as a game-changer for professional and enthusiast photographers alike. This state-of-the-art tripod is specifically engineered to cater to the unique demands of macro photography and those seeking to capture images from unconventional perspectives.Crafted from high-quality carbon fiber, this sturdy and durable tripod is not only capable of supporting a substantial payload of up to 26.5 lbs but also maintains a remarkable level of portability. With a closed length of a mere 16.93 inches and a feather-light design, it is the quintessential companion for photographers on the move.The Befree GT XPRO stands out with its versatile built-in 90-degree column mechanism, housed within the top casting for secure storage. This ingenious feature allows for effortless transitions between standard shooting and ground-level or overhead photography without compromising stability or precision. Whether you're capturing the intricate details of a subject at close range or framing a landscape from an elevated vantage point, this tripod offers unparalleled flexibility.The included MH496 ball head complements the tripod's high-quality build, providing smooth and precise control over camera movement. It features independent panoramic and friction control knobs, enabling full command over composition and framing. The head comes equipped with the 200PL-PRO plate, which is compatible with both Manfrotto's RC2 and the popular Arca-Swiss type head attachments, ensuring quick and secure camera attachment.Zoom lens framing is rendered smooth and effortless, allowing for quick adjustments and reliable performance. As with all Manfrotto Befree models, this tripod is 100% engineered, designed, and manufactured in Italy, a testament to the brand's commitment to premium quality, innovation, and distinctive design.The Befree GT XPRO is the ultimate solution for travel photographers who refuse to compromise on performance, reliability, and versatility. Whether navigating the rugged terrain of a remote landscape or the tight confines of an urban environment, this tripod is ready to elevate your photography to new heights.

In compatible with Area Swiss plates.

Just the right details
Strong, easy to use, and everything has been added to make it easy to get the best photos 
The legs extend very smoothly. They are simple to reposition 
Highly recommend

Just right

I purchased to replace the Peak Design travel tripod, which I hated so much I sold it. Successor excellent over all. Surprisingly sturdy for a travel tripod. Looks and feels as though built for durability. I especially like the leg locks ? beefy and easy to operate. Recommended. My only regret is in acquiring Peak Design. I realize that it wins rave reviews. Notwithstanding, I found it wanting. Latches not user-friendly, short even when center column extended. The only good thing IMO is that it folds very short, can easily fit in any carry-on.

Excellent Product

This tripod is everything it's stacked up to be: it's strong but lightweight, easy to deploy, and very flexible with it's excellent ball-head and ability to position one's camera very close to the ground. Highly recommended.

A Great Tripod

This  tripod is light yet rugged... folds up in a flash and extremely easy to set up and put away when done.. No question if I would buy again.. but with as well as it is built, I probably won't ever need to.

If you are on the fence wondering if you should make the purchase. Do It !

I have several larger and fancier tripods.  But this little gem is so convenient its become my go to tripod for day to day use.  light and compact while still being sturdy and tall enough for the camera to be at eye level.

Super useful tripod

Very sturdy tripod that collapses reasonably small. The ability to reorient the center column is very useful for macrophotography.

Vey strudy

Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Travel Carbon Fiber Tripod with MH496 Ball Head & 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate,

Great quality and build - top notch attention to detail.

Great tripod loaded with function

This is an excellent tripod- couldn’t be happier with my purchase. The materials are first-class and the build quality is excellent. It’s very sturdy and sets up quickly, and the ball head adjusts quickly and easily but locks down solidly. It’s not cheap, but I feel it’s worth every penny.

Superb Tripod

Nice compact yet sturdy tripod. I attach this tripod to a backpack for nature hikes. The tripod is also quite easily and quickly adjustable  the more experience you get with it. Not the lightest, but sure it would be hard to get the stability it has without a little weight.

Your going to like it.

Love this tripod. It is easy to use and extremely versatile. I recently took it on a trip to Alaska and it was easy and light to carry around.

Perfect

I am very pleased with this tripod. It is my first tripod that I can use without bending over and that is a big plus. The best feature besides it's ease of use with the screw locks, is the ball head. It has a drag feature that allows you to balance your camera and lens so it stays in place, yet you can move the camera around to compose that photo or track that bird. It's not a gimbalhead but damn close for my needs.

Exceeded my expectation

I love the versatility of this tripod, especially for nature photography, and the build quality seems pretty good so far. The head I am not in love with though. It mostly works just fine but my main gripe is with the friction control. It's too easy to accidentally move the friction setting with your palm while you undo or retighten the main knob. Note that the friction control is effectively part of the main knob and that's why its easy to make this mistake. I also find the quick release to be quite fiddly to keep it latched open; it really needs two hands. Overall though, the tripod and head are pretty good and I would recommend this combination, just noting that you may have the same experience as me with the friction control and the quick release.

Great tripod but not the best head

Excellent quality, and design. I Love it and am absolutely happy with my purchase.

Awesome tripod!

This tripod is built very well and with it's 22lbs payload, can hold up all of my gear with ease. The option to put the center column at 90 degrees and the minimum height of about 3.5 inches gives you great versatility in different landscapes and shooting situations for the best composition and shot. My critiques are Manfrotto could have provided a ball head with bubble levels for the price of it, which is not a deal breaker at all, and a set of spikes could have been nice but overall this tripod gets the job done in a variety of ways and has the build quality to last for years.

Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO 4-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with MH496 Ball Head

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