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Manfrotto Befree Advanced 4-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with 494 Center Ball Head, Black
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Brand | Manfrotto |
Color | Black/Silver |
Compatible Devices | Camera |
Material | Carbon Fiber |
Item Weight | 1.6 Kilograms |
Model Name | MKBFRTC4-BHUS |
Maximum Height | 59 Inches |
Tripod Head Type | Ball Heads |
Minimum Height | 59 Inches |
About this item
- Befree Advanced Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod - 494 Center Ball Head (MH494-BH) - Quick Release Plate (200PL-PRO) - Padded Tripod Bag - Manfrotto 10 Year Limited Warranty (6 Month + 9 Year & 6 Month Extension with Online Registration)
- Advanced Travel Tripod kit Carbon
- Superior performance with maximum lightness
- Center Ball Head with three independent ergonomic controls
- Side pull selector ensures quick setup with both hands
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From the manufacturer
Befree Advanced: the New Standard of Excellence for Travel Photography
Forget the way you used to travel before. Don't bother with rules or guidelines. The Befree Advanced is a stylish, renewed range of Manfrotto travel tripods made to match the high expectations of travel photographers looking for portable and high-performance support.
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Carbon Fiber LegsThe new generation of carbon fiber legs ensure maximum performance and extreme lightness. |
Side-Pull SelectorsYou're ready in seconds - no more losing touch with your creative momentum as you frame your shot. |
494 Center Ball HeadFeaturing impressive load capacity and easy adjustments with ergonomic & independent controls. Framing with zoom lenses is easier and faster. |
M-Lock and QPL Lever LockThe Befree Advanced range presents two different locking mechanisms: the M-Lock to drive fast and secure operations in the most portable way and the QPL Lever Lock, which with its on-off mechanism makes setup and adjustment easy and secure. |
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Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon Fiber |
Max Height | 59.45 in | 59.06 in | 59.06 in | 59.06 in | 59.06 in |
Min Height | 15.75 in | 15.75 in | 15.75 in | 15.75 in | 16.14 in |
Leg Lock Type | Lever Locks | Twist Locks | Twist Locks | Twist Locks | Twist Locks |
Head Type | Center Ball Head | Center Ball Head | Center Ball Head | Center Ball Head | Center Ball Head |
Weight | 3.5 lb | 3.28 lb | 3.28 lb | 3.28 lb | 2.75 lb |
Closed Length | 15.75 in | 15.75 in | 15.75 in | 15.75 in | 16.14 in |
Safety Payload | 17.64 lb | 17.64 lb | 17.64 lb | 17.64 lb | 17.64 lb |
Plate Type | 200PL-PRO | 200PL-PRO | 200PL-PRO | 200PL-PRO | 200PL-PRO |
Color | Black | Black | Blue | Red | Black |
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Light weight | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.7 |
Stability | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Versatility | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 4.2 |
Sturdiness | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.0 | — |
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compatible devices | Camera | Camera, Camcorder, Smartphone | Camera, Camcorder | Camcorder, Camera | iPhone, iPhone X, iPhone 5, Camera | Camcorder, Camera |
tripod head type | Ball Heads | Ball | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads |
material | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber | Rubber, Metal, Carbon Fiber | Metal, Carbon Fiber |
minimum height | 59 inches | 68 centimeters | — | — | 19 centimeters | 19 centimeters |
maximum height | 59 inches | 205 centimeters | 158 centimeters | — | 156 centimeters | 157 centimeters |
weight | 1.6 kilograms | 62 ounces | — | 1175 grams | — | 60.32 ounces |
leg sections | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.96 x 5.12 x 17.95 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.52 pounds |
ASIN | B07DV2MH29 |
Item model number | Befree Advanced |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #658 in Complete Tripod Units |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 1, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Bogen |
Country of Origin | Italy |
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Product Description
Perfect for travel photography, the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod weighs just under 3 pounds and fits easily into backpacks and carry on luggage. Offering superior performance with maximum lightness, this tripod lets you capture the stunning quality images that only steady as a rock stability can achieve. Manfrotto 494 Center Ball HeadThe Befree Advanced Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod features a Manfrotto 494 center ball head with 3 independent controls. Its main knob manages the sphere lock while an integrated friction control knob adjusts the ball tension to balance equipment weight and frame shots. FeaturesTop Attachment: 3/8-inch screwCenter Column: RapidClosed Length: 16. 14-inchesLegs Tube Diameter: 0. 44- 0. 58- 0. 72- 0. 85-inchesLeg Angles: 22°, 54°, 89°Leg Sections: 4Maximum Height (with Center Column Down): 50-inches Maximum Height: 59-inchesMin Height: 16. 14-inches Plate Type: 200PL PROBase Diameter: 1. 57-inchesMaterial: Carbon fiber Load Capacity: 17. 64 poundsWeight: 2. 76 pounds
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Customers like the quality, weight and versatility of the camera tripod. For example, they mention it's well built, stable and reliable. Some appreciate the performance, saying it works well with the ball head provided. That said, opinions are mixed on the tightness.
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Customers like the weight of the camera tripod. They say it is lightweight enough to easily transport. The carrying bag makes it easy to haul around and has a great look to it. Customers also mention that the tripod is compact and travel friendly. They also say the carrying bag is perfect and really folds up small. Overall, customers find the tripod to be a perfect travel device for shooting video and the occasional still photograph.
"...The carrying bag makes it easy to haul around and has a great look to it. I put a Pentax 6x7 with 135 mm lens on it and it held up nicely...." Read more
"Great tripod to take with you travelling. It's light-weight, quick to set-up, and well made...." Read more
"...It is a very solid platform, that is lightweight enough to easily transport to where it's needed...." Read more
"...Great balance between strength, weight and sturdiness...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the camera tripod. They mention that it is well built, sturdy, and stable. Some say that it's easy to use and reliable. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's quality and design.
"...The included ball head is nice and sturdy and allows for quick readjustment...." Read more
"...The legs and joints are so much more sturdy than my old aluminum tripod, yet about the same weight...." Read more
"...I put a Pentax 6x7 with 135 mm lens on it and it held up nicely. It is one of their thinner smaller models so keep that in mind when shopping...." Read more
"...It's light-weight, quick to set-up, and well made...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the camera tripod. They say it's a great travel tripod, and has a two-in-one feature.
"...It easily converts to a monopod so it's very versatile. I have no problems at all with this and would recommend it to any photographer!" Read more
"...Having the two in one feature is great but it is heavier then my other travel tripods. Carried it all over and light hiking...." Read more
"...for multiple applications but I have to say this is the most versatile tripod I own. I highly recommend this tripod for anyone." Read more
"Very sturdy, very handy. Quick and easy conversion from tripod to monopod. A tad heavy perhaps, but definitely stable...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the camera tripod. For example, they say it works decently okay, works smoothly, and looks like it should last a very long time. The controls work well, and the lever locks simplify locking the legs. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...Works very well with the ball head provided with this tripod." Read more
"...The lever locks work well and simplifies locking the legs. My other tripod has twist locks and I have never been a fan of that design...." Read more
"...While wobbly, it works decently okay. So I bought a more solid aluminum tripod from an unknown Chinese supplier on Amazon. It was solid, but heavy...." Read more
"...in outdoor conditions with uneven ground, wind and cold, this simply won't work, and the price is too high for me give it's capabilities...." Read more
Customers find the camera tripod easy to use. They say it's sturdy, easy to setup, and fold back into its compact. They also appreciate that it'll not cumbersome or have wobbly legs that move all over as they use it. Customers also mention that the lever locks are a breeze to use and the other knob adjustments are smooth. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Great tripod to take with you travelling. It's light-weight, quick to set-up, and well made...." Read more
"...my 150 to 600 Sigma Lens with a Canon body with out problem and is easy to set up, very light and fairly compact...." Read more
"...Turns out, it was 110% worth it. This tripod is so easy to use, super sturdy, adjustments are as smooth as butter, and so well made...." Read more
"...Its so light weight i dont mind carrying it, easy to set up and sturdy!. Ive used it a dozen times, few in the surf, saltwater did nothing to it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tightness of the camera tripod. Some mention that the twist locks are tight, the lever locks are secure, and the ball head locks up tightly. However, others say that both the quick release and tension knobs locked up several times during light use in a beach environment. They also say the unlocking mechanism is hard to operate and they have zero confidence in the plastic tightener.
"...I was a little annoyed by the beefy stiffness of the joints, but found this could be fine tuned by backing each of the three screws out about 1/2..." Read more
"...Convenient twist leg latches that work from any angle instead of the 1-position tabs. Great balance between strength, weight and sturdiness...." Read more
"...mount will at times seem stuck in the tripod and the unlocking mechanism hard to operate but this could just be because it's not worn in... I'm not..." Read more
"...The legs deploy smoothly and provide a sturdy base, the spider connectors lock at 3 angles...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the camera tripod. They mention that it's not worth the price, it'll wobble easily, and has plastic parts. Some say that the quality is good but not outstanding. Overall, some are disappointed with the quality and value of this product.
"...uneven ground, wind and cold, this simply won't work, and the price is too high for me give it's capabilities. Hope this helps!" Read more
"...and overall kind of janky...." Read more
"This tripod is worth the money. It's easy to setup and just as easy to fold back up into it's compact carry bag." Read more
"Good quality but not outstanding. Light, compact, well made, just a bit pricey for what it is. I would look elsewhere for your money." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the camera tripod. They mention that the legs are too thin and not stable enough when extended. The tripod is also not sturdy and could wobble or shake with any weight. Customers also say that the tripod is jittery and clunky while moving.
"...Since the legs are thinner, it gets pretty top heavy and wobbly with that much weight on it, but it handles my smaller lenses no problem..." Read more
"...It works, but the joints wobble (bad design even when new) and it could never quite match the camera lense to my height (6'2"), so I found myself..." Read more
"...it and then it can be pushed down or up, but it is sticky and clunky while moving, just feels cheap...." Read more
"...It is light weight and due to that not as sturdy as is required for Iceland winds." Read more
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While it technically has a weight capacity rating that can hold my big telephoto lens, I dont recommend it for those. Since the legs are thinner, it gets pretty top heavy and wobbly with that much weight on it, but it handles my smaller lenses no problem (which is what I got it for anyway).
The included ball head is nice and sturdy and allows for quick readjustment. It has a adjustable friction setting you can change depending on your camera's/len's weight.
This ball head is designed with cutouts for the tripod's legs as the tripod collapses by folding the legs up/inverted with the head in between them to save space. Just be aware if you swap the ball head for a different one, the legs might not close as compact as before depending on the shape. You could still collapse the legs downward in that situation if needed, but that will add a few inches to the height of the collapsed tripod as the head would not be inside the legs anymore. Probably not a problem for most people considering this tripod's small footprint, but wanted to point that out just in case.
Overall, great compact tripod if you need a travel friendly one.
Because I grew to love the Manfrotto system so much, I looked into their tripods and got the tubular aluminum version. I really like it. Not such a fan of the "M" latch. I think the brass pin is easier than trying to lower a plastic tab with one hand, but it is doable with practice. The legs and joints are so much more sturdy than my old aluminum tripod, yet about the same weight. On weight- comparing aluminum vs. carbon fiber, I see very little reason not to go with the aluminum. It can raise the camera a whole length farther than my old one as well. I was a little annoyed by the beefy stiffness of the joints, but found this could be fine tuned by backing each of the three screws out about 1/2 turn from tight. By fullying removing only two of the three screws at a time and dabbing their tips in blue Loctite, I was able to get the threadlocking done on all three in an assembled state. I then toyed with exact leverage until the frictions were just right. I like the microphone stand style leg tightening as well, but find myself forgetting which way is which. Again, will just take practice.
Not used to leave reviews but this is necessary for photographers looking for the first Tripod As I did. Struggling with brands, sizes, body material, and max load.
First of all. Im 5'-6" so I find this tripod "fine" for my eyeview. Im not saying perfect because it is fully extended, and I know for sure it loses sturdiness (but not exaggerating, riggid enough)... If you are taller than me you will find yourself bending a little to see through the viewfinder but it gets complicated if you're shooting stars.
As a reference, im carrying my D750+24-70mm and a flash trigger. The total weight was about 4.4 lb and the ballhead did not struggle at it, it holds it perfectly in place. Although the Ballhead knob feels cheap made of plastic, I must say This is Not a +300$ Tripod.
Besides that. The body and style tell you got a well-made Tripod, sturdy and precise. I loved it.
Can't wait to get the carbon someday soon.
Pd: Came in a fancy case(for those who care)
Not used to leave reviews but this is necessary for photographers looking for the first Tripod As I did. Struggling with brands, sizes, body material, and max load.
First of all. Im 5'-6" so I find this tripod "fine" for my eyeview. Im not saying perfect because it is fully extended, and I know for sure it loses sturdiness (but not exaggerating, riggid enough)... If you are taller than me you will find yourself bending a little to see through the viewfinder but it gets complicated if you're shooting stars.
As a reference, im carrying my D750+24-70mm and a flash trigger. The total weight was about 4.4 lb and the ballhead did not struggle at it, it holds it perfectly in place. Although the Ballhead knob feels cheap made of plastic, I must say This is Not a +300$ Tripod.
Besides that. The body and style tell you got a well-made Tripod, sturdy and precise. I loved it.
Can't wait to get the carbon someday soon.
Pd: Came in a fancy case(for those who care)