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Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron

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  • B&H # MA166
  • Mfr# 166

Product Highlights

  • Replaces #3146

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The Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron attaches to the tripod legs and allows for some storage space beneath the center column. It can also be used to hold a sandbag or stones to lower the center of gravity of your camera/tripod/tripod head combination and add some stability. Leather belt attachments adjust to most tripod leg diameters.

Replaces part number 3146.

Weight 8 oz (250g)

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Manfrotto166 Tripod Utility Apron
 
4.4

(based on 16 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fits well (9)
  • Easy to use (8)
  • Improves tripod function (5)
  • Folds away (4)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Video (8)
    • Landscape/scenery (7)
    • Portraits (6)
    • Travel (5)
    • Weddings (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Semi-pro photographer (7), Pro photographer (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (11)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    An extra pair of hands

    We are an HD video production facility and use these aprons for all our field production items. We use two tripods, one for the Varicam, and the second to hold our portable HD monitor...Read complete review

    We are an HD video production facility and use these aprons for all our field production items. We use two tripods, one for the Varicam, and the second to hold our portable HD monitor. The first apron we bought became so handy that we bought a second to put on the camera tripod. We carry all the little accessories we need quick access to during our shoots - tapes, batts, cables, cold drinks, etc.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Can't work without it...but

    I love this apron because I can store anything extra in it as I do my job. OR instead of bringing in all my gear from the car I can quickly throw what I need...Read complete review

    I love this apron because I can store anything extra in it as I do my job. OR instead of bringing in all my gear from the car I can quickly throw what I need in the apron for a quick shoot. However, this is the second one I've bought this summer! The first one tore and couldn't be fixed. Kind of disappointing.

    Reviewed by 16 customers

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    4.0

    handy

    By Steve

    from Atlanta

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fits Well

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Portraits
      • Wildlife

      Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

      This is a handy unit you can use when you are working with multiple lenses or changing bodies because i have lenses on each body. glad i got it.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Like a dolly box for your tripod

      By Ryan A Randall

      from Toronto

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Fits Well
      • Improves Tripod Function

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Anything

      Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

      Holds stuff! Under your tripod! Amazing! Wish the straps were 1 or 2 notches bigger

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      B&H Rocks!

      By DubyaB

      from Dallas, TX

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Folds Small
      • Good Stability
      • Lightweight
      • Unfolds Quickly

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Night Shots
        • Portraits
        • Sports/Action
        • Travel
        • Video
        • Weddings/Events
        • Wildlife

        Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

        Product is as described.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Handy

        By Markatect

        from Charlotte, NC

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home

            Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

            This thing stays full of stuff that normally is scattered around. Well made and good size.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            To bulky

            By Peter

            from Montreal

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

              Cons

              • Cumbersome
              • Heavy

              Best Uses

              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Night Shots
              • Portraits

              Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

              Very solid, strong construction, but to bulky to hold small item like a flash or filter.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              5.0

              helpfull

              By nachito

              from new york

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Folds Small

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Video

                Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

                It helps to hold things like an extraa ARM

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                3.0

                Can't work without it...but

                By Wendiweb

                from SF Bay Area

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Folds Small
                • Good Stability
                • Lightweight
                • Unfolds Quickly

                Cons

                • Weak Construction

                Best Uses

                • Travel
                • Video
                • Weddings/Events

                Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

                I love this apron because I can store anything extra in it as I do my job. OR instead of bringing in all my gear from the car I can quickly throw what I need in the apron for a quick shoot. However, this is the second one I've bought this summer! The first one tore and couldn't be fixed. Kind of disappointing.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                4.0

                i like it!!

                By top cat

                from norther central, vermont

                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Folds Small
                • Lightweight
                • Unfolds Quickly

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Night Shots
                  • Portraits
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

                  as with the other reviews i have just posted, i have not used this enough to give it a 5-star rating, but is well on its way...

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  3.0

                  I would buy this product again and again

                  By Guille

                  from Argentina

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use

                  Cons

                  • Poor Design

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

                  Landscape photography

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes

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                  5.0

                  High Quality Gear

                  By Photo Joe

                  from Schenectady, NY

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Fits Well
                  • Improves Tripod Function
                  • Solid/Sturdy

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Portraits
                    • Video

                    Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

                    Just what you'd expect from Manfrotto. A serious piece of high quality gear. Works perfectly. A little stiff, but I expect that over time it will be perfect. No regrets.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    5.0

                    convenient & built well

                    By Vproducer67

                    from Buffalo NY

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Fits Well

                    Cons

                    • None

                    Best Uses

                    • Video
                    • Weddings/Events

                    Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

                    Great to keep extra tape, battery & headphones in

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    4.0

                    Nice but not a necessity

                    By CJ

                    from NJ

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Fits Well
                    • Improves Tripod Function
                    • Solid/Sturdy

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Video

                      Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

                      The bag is built really well and attaches very easily. It stays on the sticks even when folded up and doesn't take up much room. The design is interesting and it looks like it will hold quite a few items but I don't think I require it for filming digital at this time. Probably a purchase I should have waited on but for those who want to keep small items at hand (lens cap, white balance card, light meter, gaff tape, sandwich) this will do the trick and hold your items well.

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                      4.0

                      Does it's job well

                      By Derek

                      from Simi Valley, CA

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Fits Well
                      • Improves Tripod Function
                      • Solid/Sturdy

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Video
                        • Weddings/Events

                        Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

                        It is easy to strap the apron to a tripod. There is no need to take the apron off to collapse the tripod either.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Beats loading up your pockets

                        By Short Guy

                        from Cleveland, Ohio

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Fits Well
                        • Solid/Sturdy
                        • Very helpful

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Anywhere
                          • Home
                          • Landscape/Scenery
                          • Night Shots
                          • Portraits
                          • Sports/Action
                          • Travel
                          • Video
                          • Weddings/Events
                          • Wildlife

                          Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

                          This apron is one of the best things that I bought. Being a cinematographer, I work at a fast pace and the last thing I need is to be fumbling around in my pockets or looking around for my spare batteries, tapes, etc. This keeps all of your needed material close by at arms reach. I highly recommend this product.

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                          5.0

                          This thing is great!

                          By FishDawg

                          from Boise, ID

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Fits Well
                          • Improves Tripod Function

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Corporate Videos
                            • More organized

                            Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

                            I just leave it on my tripod the whole time. It doesn't get in the way. I love that it holds my tapes and power supply of my camera while filming. I do wish it snapped on and off.

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                            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            An extra pair of hands

                            By High Def Production

                            from Lexington, KY

                            About Me Pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Compact
                            • Fits Well
                            • Lightweight

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Manfrotto 166 Tripod Utility Apron:

                                We are an HD video production facility and use these aprons for all our field production items. We use two tripods, one for the Varicam, and the second to hold our portable HD monitor. The first apron we bought became so handy that we bought a second to put on the camera tripod. We carry all the little accessories we need quick access to during our shoots - tapes, batts, cables, cold drinks, etc.

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