Used Manfrotto Befree Live Aluminum Tripod Kit with Fluid Video Head, Lever Locks, Black

2022-07-10T08:23:31

The tripod is built with quality parts, however it?s a bit too lightweight for most cameras. I could not trust it with legs fully extended?so I retired for a more sturdy Manfrotto tripod.

KENNETH A.

2021-12-12T10:46:14

I love this!!! It?s so compact and easy to use

CHRISTOPHER D.

2021-06-03T11:03:03

I loved this tripod. It had so many features that I still have to use. But it was very versatile and solidly built. If you own this you just have to explore and try its features: the legs are constructed in a way that you can open them so you could get really close to the ground. The center pole extends another 8 to 10 inches above when all the legs are fully extended. The vertical and horizontal movements of the tripod head are very smooth which would be very good for videographers.

Gideon G.

2021-05-28T10:27:24

I bought this because I wanted a compact travel tripod with the Manfrotto 501 plate and a video head - not many options in that space. This tripod feels really cheap. Most of the components are made with some sort of plastic or composite. Doesn't inspire confidence. If I paid more for it I would give it two stars but it was reasonably affordable. I hope it lasts at least a couple years. Some of the features are great for a small tripod such as the ability to bubble level the head without messing with the legs. It's not nearly as compact as some competitors. The pan and tilt smoothness and friction is not great.

William C.

2021-04-13T09:47:10

I was looking for a light-weight, compact tripod that would travel well. the legs have a great variety of positions, allowing me to get low, or if in an awkward position, I can have a leg extend at a 45 degree angle.

Steven L.

2020-10-16T18:10:11

Light compact stable and a smooth head for video g

George M.

2019-12-06T08:11:06

Pros: Lightweight, feels stable and durable, easy to set up with the lever lock system, smooth pan and tilt movement, easy to store, and great for the price I got it (169 dollars)! The video plate and the carrying bag are a PLUS! Cons: The pan and tilt locks feel a bit cheap because they're plastic. I'm afraid of them getting loose or becoming ineffective in locking after a couple months of use. But so far, I've used this a couple of times and no problem so far. Overall: Great tripod for those who seek lightweight video tripods for travelling! The build quality is nice, except for the pan and tilt locks I mentioned above. It might require a bit of TLC (tender loving care) for it to last years. But all in all, I LOVE this product. Does everything I need for a good price and I'm hoping to keep using this for many years.

KYLE U.

2019-04-09T17:17:16

I watched a video by Hudson Henry after getting ON1 Photo Raw about why he likes Video Fluid Heads for photography not just Video and I was sold BUT the ones he had well were big and heavy. I had two Manfrotto Befree ball head tripods that where small and light so I upgraded my 190L to a leveling center post and a Video Fluid Head and loved it - a little pricey but loved it. Then I saw the Befree Fluid Head tripod it cost less than what I just put out for my conversion. This has the snap close taps like I am used to with my 190L. This one is hard to find on the website but i did. This is not only cost effective being aluminum but super light and packable and mostly luggable. With its own carry bag is discrete moving around a town or city. I carry just the gear I'll use in a messenger bag, not everything!! This tripod is sturdy, I use Sony A7RM2 and A7M3. I tested it with my Sigma 150-600mm and held it fine also the new Sigma 14 f/1.8 (heavy also) out at night doing Panoramas of the Milky Way. So nice to use once level (very fast) it is good for 360 degrees (unlike a ballhead) and using a SEL1224G or Sigma 14mm f/1.8 no need for nodal slider (just put lens opening right at pivot point a 1/4 inch back) to do upper or lower pans, I did with a windmill right in front of me and came out perfect both landscape and portrait view. I panned birds in flight keeping level the whole time. Able to run and gun on a beach doing MW's behind different Deadwoods without getting winded (65+). Able to hike a trail not noticing I have a tripod in or on my pack (keep between sleeping bag and tent on bottom of bag. Use your bag to steady or a gear hammock if needed. Need I say MORE! Another one is coming just for a spare!!! Oh! only weight difference between Aluminum (stronger) 3.86 lbs and 3.04 lbs for carbon fiber.

Edwin G.