The lightweight aluminum construction makes the tripod easy to carry and it weighs only 3lbs, less than the average laptop.īeFree comes with a dedicated carrying bag to protect it while you are on-thego. Thanks to the unique folding mechanism the legs fold perfectly around the head and quick release plate attachment. The tripod for travel photography! Super light, compact, intuitive to use, and fast to set up yet surprisingly stable for capturing stunningly precise and sharp images. The perfect accessories to express each photographers individual unique photographic style. Premium Italian design and finishing make Befree stand out from the crowd. The new patented leg angle selectors quickly allow you to select between two inclinations offering maximum versatility for camera positioning. The Manfrotto Befree has a maximum payload 4kg (8.8lb), guaranteeing stability and sturdiness even with longer zoom lenses. Its new aluminum ball head is solid, quick and simple to operate.
The Manfrotto Befree delivers sharp images by keeping your camera steadily locked in the desired position. Its small size and portability don't mean compromise on sturdiness and image quality. In the closed position it is only 15.8" long.
Compact, light and portable Befree is the ideal travel companion.Ī high quality tripod that fits into carry-on luggage and backpacks it's a dream come true for any photographer on the go. Manfrotto Befree is an innovative tripod dedicated to photographers who love to travel. I'm currently shooting with this piece of kit in the Peruvian Andes, and it stands up exceptionally well even in decent winds (a bag hook on the bottom would be a neat little bonus). Overall, a fantastic purchase - I can't imagine taking my heavy tripod on a long expedition ever again. Again, I'm not taking off a point because I can easily switch the ballhead. My only real issue is with the plastic locking mechanism on the ballhead I can see it wearing out or breaking without much force. I love the size and weight - it fits into my field bag without issue - and it extends to a decent height. I can always swap out the included ballhead for something sturdier. Even the tiny ballhead on this tripod can take the weight, though for how long, we'll see. I held off on buying this for a while because I use fairly heavy gear - I usually shoot with a Nikon D800 and 24-70mm f/2.8 or 12-24mm f/2.8 attached. In short, I wish I had purchased this item sooner - it has been a great tool while in the field. I bought this tripod to save my back from the effort required to lug my big, sturdy carbon fibre legs around the globe while on assignment.