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Manfrotto Befree Live Aluminum Video Tripod Kit with Twist Leg Locks

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Manfrotto Befree Live Aluminum Video Tripod Kit with Twist Leg Locks
Key Features
  • Designed for Travel and Mobile Use
  • 8.8 lb Capacity Fluid Drag Head
  • Separate Pan and Tilt Locking Knobs
  • 59.1" Max Height with Column Raised
A compact support system designed for travelling and shooting on the go, the Befree Live Video Tripod Kit with Twist Leg Locks from Manfrotto is composed of sturdy aluminum tripod legs paired with a fluid video head and a quick release plate. With a load capacity of 8.8 lb, the head offers fluid movement that is aided by separate pan and tilt locking knobs for precise control over your composition. Included with it is a pan bar and a sliding quick release plate, both of which are removable to help enhance its portability.
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Manfrotto Befree Live Tripod System Overview

A compact support system designed for travelling and shooting on the go, the Befree Live Video Tripod Kit with Twist Leg Locks from Manfrotto is composed of sturdy aluminum tripod legs paired with a fluid video head and a quick release plate. With a load capacity of 8.8 lb, the head offers fluid movement that is aided by separate pan and tilt locking knobs for precise control over your composition. Included with it is a pan bar and a sliding quick release plate, both of which are removable to help enhance its portability.

The legs reach a maximum height of 59.1" with the column raised, and can be extended and secured in seconds thanks to the M-lock twist locks that engage with a simple 90° turn. The sliding leg angle selector is easy to reach and can be operated with a single finger, making adjustments significantly easier to perform. Found at the top is an Easy Link connector, which allows you to attach compatible accessories such as flashes or reflectors. The Befree Live can be folded down to 15.7" with the head removed, and attaches to any camera with either a 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 threaded screw mount.

  • Compact aluminum tripod kit designed for travelling; ideal for mobile uses such as vlogging
  • Holds equipment as heavy as 8.8 lb
  • Fluid head with spirit level and quick release plate
  • Pan and tilt locking knobs allow for single axis movement
  • Legs extend as high as 59.1", and fold down to 15.7" in length
  • Twist leg locking system, enabled by simply turning each knob 90°
  • Intuitive sliding leg angle selector operated with the push of a single finger
  • Easy Link attachment at the top of leg section; connects to compatible accessories
  • Pan bar included for fluid movement; can be removed
UPC: 719821419334

Manfrotto Befree Live Tripod System Specs

Head
MaterialAluminum alloy
Load Capacity8.8 lb / 4 kg
Base Diameter1.7" / 4.3 cm
Quick Release PlateYes; 501PL
Panning Range360°
Tilt Range-90° to 65°
Pan & Tilt DragFixed drag, non-adjustable
Separate Panning LockYes
Spirit LevelYes, 1
Legs
MaterialAluminum alloy
Maximum Height59.1" / 150 cm
Maximum Height w/o Column Extended52.4" / 133 cm
Folded Length15.7" / 40 cm
Leg Stages/Sections4
Leg Lock TypeM-lock twist lock
Independent Leg SpreadYes
FeetRubberized
General
Weight3.6 lb / 1.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight4.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)18 x 5 x 5"

Manfrotto Befree Live Tripod System Reviews

Another great Manfrotto Befree tripod

By Christopher
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-30

Great field tripod for photo/video and scope use. Had a larger 055-based video tripod, but needed a lighter and full-featured tripod. This kit has everything I needed and more. You will not regret adding this to your field kit.

Perfect Travel Tripod

By Ralph
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-17

It has all the bells and whistle, light and sturdy. Great for my Fuji XT3 cameras when I am on the road.

Nice

By Val
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-17

Good quality

Love the tripod

By Richard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-06

I bought this to go with my Sony AX-700 video camera as well as our Nikon camera. I bought it to use at my Daughters video games and when I go out in the boonies in Alaska. It is light, easy to use and while others had issues, feels very well made. I have used it over a dozen times without any issues. Folds up to a very small profile for easy Carry not to mention coming with a bag that fits extremely well, not like some bags where once you get it out, you can never get it back in. The tripod is smooth and even when filming and is a great item for anyone on the go who doesn't want to carry the extra weight. You will not go wrong with this tripod.

Its OK

By Ralph
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-19

I was stepping down from a much higher end system and just needed something light and easy to carry around with a BMPCC4k, mainly for personal work. The tripod is light and happy with this but the fluid head is very mediocre. I think my old photography tripod head for stills is more fluid than this. Very disappointed with the head, they have a nerve calling it a fluid head.

Best ultra-compact travel tripod for video

By Peter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-20

Finally, Manfroto has solved all the problems. The carbon version is super light and impressively stiff. Even fully extended at maybe 5.5 feet it is perfectly good, thanks in part to the surprisingly smooth pan and tilt, and the intelligent layout of locking controls and leveling adjustment. Of course it is only good for small cameras, but a Sony a7S3 body with a relatively lightweight 180mm Tamron was well within range for this incredibly small travel tripod. Easily fits in any carry-on. My only suggestion would be to make the pan handle at a bit of an adjustable angle rather than straight up and down, for tight situations. But that is minor.

Very professional

By Yolanda
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-30

Amazing tripod.

works well though not a fluid head

By Roger
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-18

Manfrotto makes great tripods. But while this one is called a fluid head the drag does not adjust. Once you screw in the stop screw the head bumps as you start to pan or tilt, so there's only one level of drag. It's fine for my iPhone but I'm not sure how good it would be for anything heavier. It really should not be called a fluid head.

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