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Key Features
- Load Capacity: 26.5 lb
- Maximum Height: 64.6"
- Minimum Height: 3.5"
- Folded Length: 16.9"
The 3.9 lb Befree GT XPRO Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head from Manfrotto is a 4-section support with the twist M-Lock leg system that quickly unlocks with a 90° turn, enabling you to extend the legs along with the rapid center column to a maximum height of 64.6". The ergonomic leg-angle button disengages the legs, so you can splay the legs at different heights, and you can completely splay the legs out to a minimum height of 3.5" for low-angle or macro photography. At the same time, the built-in 90° column mechanism allows you to pull the center column out and slide it back in on its side, letting you shoot right over your subject.
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Hi. Can I use my sony A7 IV on it?
Hi. Can I use my sony A7 IV on it?
Yes you can mount and use the a7IV on the Befree GT XPRO tripod. The head and legs can support up to 26.5lbs.
Date published: 2023-10-09
What's a good way to add weight to this tripod? ...
What's a good way to add weight to this tripod? There is a button and no hook on center column. There is a flimsy carry strap attachment point on the tripod base that doesn't install confidence. I am thinking of using stainless steel eyebolt in the 3/8" easy link socket and hanging my backpack on that unless someone has better suggestions.
I’ve had mine for about a year. I haven’t found a good way to do this yet.
Date published: 2025-01-16
Can it be used without the center column?
Can it be used without the center column?
I'm sorry, no, you cannot use this tripod without the center column.
Date published: 2026-03-24
Can it be used with an l-bracket? I suppose I ...
Can it be used with an l-bracket? I suppose I could add an arca-swiss clamp but would I be able to close the legs with that extra clamp attached? thanks a lot
The Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head cannot use an Arca Swiss style L bracket but you can use this Manfrotto RC2 style L bracket: https://bhpho.to/2TCtJ89
Date published: 2021-07-26
Can you use Manfrotto 504HD Video Fluid Head with ...
Can you use Manfrotto 504HD Video Fluid Head with this tripod?
You can, but the legs are a bit on the light side to support the 504 head.
Date published: 2026-06-07
Does this have a gripping area or surface on one ...
Does this have a gripping area or surface on one of the legs for the aluminum model or the carbon fiber?
While this carbon fiber model does not offer a gripping surface on one of the legs, the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head (Twist Locks, Black), B&H # MAMKBFRTA4BK would offer this feature.
https://bhpho.to/2QX4zM3
Date published: 2020-01-08
Is it possible to replace the kit ball head with ...
Is it possible to replace the kit ball head with 496 Centre Ball head with Top Lock plate? I mean include the other ball head in the kit instead of the original 496?
Unfortunately, the Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head is a kit of the head plus the tripod from the factory. It cannot be changed by B&H before sale.
Date published: 2025-11-03
I have an older Nikon DSLR (D5300), do I need an ...
I have an older Nikon DSLR (D5300), do I need an adaptor to mount it on this ball head?
No, the Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera (B&H # NID5300B) does not need an adapter to mount as it is compatible with the 1/4"-20 mounting screw of the Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head (B&H # MAMKBFRC4GTX).
Date published: 2023-09-28