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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 19.8 lb
- Max Height: 59.1"
- Minimum Height: 15.8"
- Folded Length: 15.7"
Sporting a 19.8 lb load capacity at a weight of only 3.4 lb, this black Befree Advanced Travel Tripod from Manfrotto is a robust support option that can serve as a convenient travel companion for professional photographers and passionate hobbyists alike. It is made of aluminum alloy and reaches a maximum height of 59.1" with its column extended, folding down to 15.7" in length for simplified transport in its included carrying case.
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Are the ball head components metal?
Are the ball head components metal?
Yes, the ball head on the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head (Twist Locks, Black) is made of aluminum.
Date published: 2022-04-06
Can I remove the stock Manfrotto plate clamp and ...
Can I remove the stock Manfrotto plate clamp and use SunwayFoto Arca clamp instead? Do I need the female to male boss adapter?
Yes, you may purchase the Sunwayfoto Adapter Bushing for Ballhead with Sunken Top, B&H # SUMAP02, to connect the Sunwayfoto Arca & Manfrotto Compatible Clamp, B&H # SUMAC14, to the stem on the Manfrotto 494 Center Ball Head after you remove the included Manfrotto quick release clamp.
Date published: 2021-03-14
How can I mount Arca Swiss plates onto this ...
How can I mount Arca Swiss plates onto this tripod?
While the plate that comes included will fit arca-swiss systems, the inverse does not work. You are only able to use 200PL or 200PL-PRO plates on the 494 ballhead.
Date published: 2021-02-28
Can this withstand Tamron 150-600mm G2 + Nikon ...
Can this withstand Tamron 150-600mm G2 + Nikon D3200?
Yes, the load capacity is listed at 17.6 lbs. So it will satisfy the load capacity of a camera and the 150-600mm lens.
Date published: 2019-07-26
Can you buy the Monfrotto Befree advanced without ...
Can you buy the Monfrotto Befree advanced without the head? I prefer the the MVH 500 head.
The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod is only sold with the head.
Date published: 2022-02-24
Does the Folded Length 15.7" include the ball ...
Does the Folded Length 15.7" include the ball head? Does the weight of 3.4lbs include the ball head?
The ball head is included in both measurements.
Date published: 2020-03-31
360 Pan ??
360 Pan ??
The Pan and Tilt Range on this head is -90° to +40°. It is not 360 degrees.
Date published: 2019-07-16
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Can change ball head with manfrotto xpro- bhq2?
Yes, that ball head is fully compatible and will work. However, please note that because that ballhead is wider, it will prevent the tripod from fully folding up to as small as it can get.
Date published: 2018-08-27