Manfrotto Befree Advanced Camera Tripod Kit with Twist Closure, Travel Tripod Kit with Fluid Head, Portable and Compact, Carbon Fibre Kit for DSLR, Reflex, Mirrorless, Camera Accessories

Pretty good. I bought it because would fit into my flight case. For me dual purpose, spotting scope for birdwatching or DSLR and middling telephoto. Seems okay for both. I also use it preference to my manfrotto 055 if I'm doing a bit of table top stuff or in the garden.

Great product

l really liked this tripod (Befree Advanced Twist Lock - Carbon), but l had to send it back due to a major issue.- (This problem stems from the 'poorly' design FTZ adapter, Nikon's fault):If you're a Nikon user and you use both FTZ adapted and (z) non-adapted lenses, then this tripod is not for you. The problem is the plate. You cannot mount the plate on the camera while using the FTZ adapter.If you mount the plate on the FTZ adapter and then want to use a 'z mount' lens, you need to reattach the plate to the camera. This defies the whole 'quick release' idea.- This tripod's plate is compatible with Arca-Swiss but not the way around: Manfrotto (plate) to Arca-Swiss (head): Yes. Arca-Swiss (plate) to Manfrotto (head): No.Manfrotto should be a lot more clear on this. As it stands, Manfrotto's description of the product, while true, may easily lead to misunderstandings (the many reviews critizising this proves Manfrotto should work on this product's descrition).- If you want to use other devices (like a b-roll camera or sound recorder) on this tripod, you have to buy a Manfrotto plate for each of them. Not a big deal, but an added cost.- If you like to use L-brackets with your camera, you cannot use them with this tripod.I wanted to 'upgrade' from my Manfrotto Elements Carbon to this Befree Advance Carbon looking for longer legs (= less twist locks to operate). Unfortunately, doing so leaves me unable to swipe adapted/non-adapted Nikon lenses without having to remove the plate from the adapter onto the camera and viceversa. This is a deal breaker for me.- The center column twist lock is really bad. Other reviewers have mentioned it, but l thought it was the typical 'internet exaggeration': well it's not. It's really bad. It does not stand to Manfrotto quality standards (and l don't know how Manfrotto could release this unit with such a poor center column lock implementation. It really is that bad).As always, if you've never have any other quality tripod and you buy this one, you'll likely think it's amazing. IMO, that explains all the 5 stars reviews. Otherwise, the moment you use the center column lock once, you already know you need to remove 1 star from the rating as it's so poorly implemented.If your use case scenario is different than mine (you don't swipe Nikon z/FTZ lenses) and you plan on not touching the 'center column lock' (just leave it in one position and only occasionally operate it), then really, you can buy this tripod with confidence as it really is a great one! Otherwise: The search continues! And l'll keep using my Elements Carbon, which by the way is excellent (just a bit too short legs, which brings the benefit of being so compact).I hope this helps boys!

I bought it and after three photo shoots the head is stuck (

A lightweight option, good for travel.Despite the lightweight, the payload of this tripod is decent. Able to accomodate a SLR and decent sized lens with ease, the ball head is easy to maneuver.Obviously, this tripod is a compromise. If you shoot primary is a studio environment, this is not for you, but for travel and occasional use, it is excellent.

Semplicemente magnifico. Il miglior treppiede di sempre. Leggero, pratico, stabile e molto versatile. Esteticamente molto bello, il prezzo elevato è giustificatissimo.

Das Stativ ist - wie man von Manfrotto gewohnt ist - wirklich hervorragend verarbeitet. Es steht stabil auf dem Boden und die Kamera wackelt nicht auf der Schnellwechselplatte. Es ist wirklich handlich und sehr leicht. Konnte zum nächstteureren Modell nicht wirklich Unterschiede in der Stabilitat feststellen. Das merkt man aber vielleicht dann bei stärkerem Wind, da dieses Modell leichter ist.

Léger, compact, vite mis en oeuvre, voici le compagnon indispensable pour les baroudeurs, l'appareil photo se fixe sur la rotule en un clin d’œil. La stabilité va de excellente à bien, si on ne sort pas les dernières rallonges du trépied, la stabilité est bluffante, si on sort les dernières rallonges, la stabilité reste très bonne, là ou ça se gâte un peu, c'est quand on monte la colonne centrale au maxi , la stabilité se dégrade, l'appareil sera sensible au vent si on fait une pose longue, pour moi, ce n'est absolument pas un problème, j'ai acheté ce trépied en connaissance de cause, si vous l'utilisez comme il se doit, vous serez satisfait, si vous l'achetez en pensant avoir un trépied de studio pour 1225 gr (poids vérifié) passez votre chemin, mais si vous voulez un trépied polyvalent, c'est celui là qu'il vous faut.

フリクション機能付きベルボン「CARMAGNE（カルマーニュ） N743 MT [大型カーボン三脚 4段 ブラック]」を旅行用に購入したが思ったより重いので、軽くてフリクション機構のついているこの商品に決め再度購入し旅行に間に合わせました。ソニー24-105Gで使用しましたが問題ありませんでした。また風の強い日には使用していませんからわからないです。

Amazing tripod, sturdy