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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 8.8 lb
- Working Height Range: 14.2 to 56.3"
- Folded Length: 12.6"
- 5-Section Aluminum Legs
The black Element Small from Manfrotto is an ultracompact aluminum travel tripod designed for use with DSLRs, mirrorless, and compact cameras.
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Hi, what size are the threads for the ball head? ...
Hi, what size are the threads for the ball head? Is it 3/8"? I checked the manufacturer website and can't seem to find the answer. Can I replace the ball head with a different head?
Manfrotto Element Small Aluminum Traveler Tripod has a 3/8-16 female thread on the ball head base mount. The tripod legs also have a 3/8-16 screw therefore you can replace the ball head.
Date published: 2022-05-24
Is there a hook on the central column or a hole ...
Is there a hook on the central column or a hole in the spider for hanging a weight?
Yes, the Manfrotto Element Small Aluminum Traveler Tripod (Black) has a weight hook on the bottom of the column.
Date published: 2022-04-11
Is there a way to replace the screw that mounts ...
Is there a way to replace the screw that mounts the plate to the ball head? This ballhead has a screw that comes out making it impossible mount other arca plates. Are you guys aware of a place that sells low profile bolts even if not authorized to be replaced...if we want to risk it?
Ill start with Im voiding the warranty, but I just received this today, 9/10 and have to have this working for tomorrow. It is a travel tripod and the first time I stand it up in the river or salt water at the beach I know it is up to me to fix. I was able to get the screw out, possibly broke the head, not sure, but it now works. You need a M6-1.0 x 20mm Flat Head Phillips Screw. I used a 30mm long and it took, was all the hardware store had. The screw was very difficult to get out. Again you will most likely void the warranty, 5mm hex key, I put the plate in a vice, and leaned on the screw. It loosened up, but the stem from the ball may have broke from the plate. Im thinking they are separate, why would you need the screw? Then too remove the screw I had to lock the ball as tight as I could, again, I am going to beat up this poor tripod. Once I got the screw out, I was able to match the threads M6-1.0 this is very common, but very specific, you have to get those threads right. The one that came out was stainless steel looks to be about 20mm long, Store did not have that specific one in stainless so I took a chance on 30mm and it fits, ball still swivels all around. I have arca plates from Cotton Carrier on the bottom of my gear, they do not have any recess in them, and I am not going to attach another quick release plate. Finding a screw that allows this to pass through is a must, and like I said, this needs to go and work from me tomorrow. Hopefully this helps anyone else out.
Date published: 2022-02-17
ca i put the Manfrotto 502AH Pro Video Head with ...
ca i put the Manfrotto 502AH Pro Video Head with Flat Base on this tripod?
Yes, you can replace the Manfrotto Element ballhead with a Manfrotto 502 video head, or any other flat-base 3/8"-16 mountable fluid head. Keep in mind that the legs are quite small for the set-up, and could be unstable depending on your loadout.
Date published: 2022-02-23
I removed the ball head from the tripod and ...
I removed the ball head from the tripod and misplaced it afterwards, is there any way to get a new one for this tripod?
Manfrotto does not sell the head for the Element Small Aluminum Traveler separately but you can use other brand heads such as this Smith Victor: https://bhpho.to/3JkOs6o
Date published: 2024-04-12
Is this 58" high or 56.3" high? The manfrotto ...
Is this 58" high or 56.3" high? The manfrotto site lists it as one height and B&H lists it as another.
Pardon the confusion. It is listed at being 56.3" at maximum height. We are working to correct the information on our specifications page.
Date published: 2021-09-05
What is the screw size between the ball head and s
What is the screw size between the ball head and stand itself? (I want to add a stereo bar.)
If you remove the ball head from the Manfrotto Element Small Aluminum Traveler Tripod, you will see a 3/8-16 screw.
Date published: 2026-06-16
Can it (small, not Large) be used as a monopod? ...
Can it (small, not Large) be used as a monopod? (I know the large version does convert to a mono.)
No, the Manfrotto Element small aluminum traveler tripod does not convert into a monopod.
Date published: 2022-04-25