The Manfrotto 542 ART Road Runner Video Tripod successfully combines the need of videographer's (speed and support) without compromising either requirement. The mid-level spreader opens the locking devices of both the top & bottom sections during the opening or closing of the tripod. It literally can be extended and ready to shoot in a mere four seconds!
The 542 ART has a wonderfully designed carrying handle, well padded and placed for enduring extended distance lugging with relative ease.
The 542 ART's leveling is achieved with quickness and ease. You merely push a button near the top of the tripod, level the tripod, then release the button. It could not be simpler.
Lightweight and remarkably rigid carbon fiber construction
75mm bowl screw-in adapter allows the ART to hold industry standard 100mm or 75mm half-ball video heads.
Convenient padded handle for rapid tripod opening: hold leg sections down with one hand, pull sharply on the handle with the other.
Button rapidly unblocks top leg sections for subsequent fine positioning.
Lever unblocks lower leg sections for fine-positioning - simply release the lever to re-lock the section.
Included pull-on/off rubber feet give firm grip on smooth floors, double stainless steel spikes are perfect on uneven terrain at all leg angles.
Squid mid-level spreader blocks the spreader brace inclination for improved tripod stability even with a smaller footprint.
To open the spreader press the rachet pin and pull the leg outwards to the desired click stop.
To close, simply push the tripod leg inwards; the telescopic spreader will retract automatically.
Each Leg can be individually set quickly and precisely. Positing the tripod anywhere between minimumand maximum height can be done in four seconds. The tripod can be opened to any height or inclination from fully closed position in a matter of seconds.