Best Manfrotto products in the Tripod category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Manfrotto products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Manfrotto Befree GT
If you are a professional photographer using a mirrorless camera and looking for outstanding performance in a carry-on size, then the Befree GT PRO Carbon travel tripod is perfect for you. As the most advanced solution in Manfrotto's extensive range of travel tripods, it combines portability (only 43 cm when folded) with impressive stability. You can rely on flawless and effortless operation, even with equipment weighing up to 12 kg. The tripod head is equipped with the world's most popular professional quick-release plate, the Manfrotto RC2. The tripod features Manfrotto's compact yet powerful and user-friendly Advanced 496 Aluminum ball head, which allows for quick and precise camera movements. The tripod head has three independent controls: an ergonomic main knob for ball locking, an integrated friction control for perfectly balanced equipment at all times, and an independent panorama lock for horizontal camera movement.
2. Manfrotto VR Pixi Evo Kit
The Manfrotto VR Pixi Evo Kit is a retractable, slim tripod for small 360° cameras. The stick-like design of the VR Pixi Evo Kit can be easily concealed with suitable seams. Extend the four sections to increase the height from 21 inches to 56 inches. This versatile height range allows the VR Pixi Evo Kit to be used on tabletops or on the floor.
3. Manfrotto 190X
Flexible shooting possibilities like never before. The 190X aluminium tripod with three segments and Xpro fluid head enables particularly creative image composition. It also has an extremely compact packing size, making it easy to transport. It is available in a set with the innovative Xpro fluid head, which features a quick-release plate, allowing the use of many different devices without needing to change the plate.
Thanks to the ground level adapter, which is fixed in the tripod shoulder, particularly low shooting angles are possible with this tripod and head. Discover your potential and realize shots from a whole new perspective. The quick-release leg locks for releasing and locking each segment make it effortless to set up the tripod in the desired position. In addition, they have a high locking force, ensuring the stable stand of the tripod. The locks can be comfortably gripped with one hand, which is extremely helpful, especially when adjusting close to the ground. If it has to go fast, you can release all segments with a single movement. Overall, the 190X aluminium tripod with three segments offers maximum flexibility and stability that far surpasses older, conventional tripods.
Thanks to its aluminium and polymer plastic body, the head is compact, lightweight, and particularly easy to transport, weighing just 0.7 kg. The fluid control allows you to switch between a hard and soft setting, depending on the desired movement and equipment used.
Using the ergonomic leg angle selector switches, each leg of the 190X three-segment aluminium tripod can be individually fixed in one of the preset positions, offering maximum flexibility. An Easy-Link connection allows you to attach accessories such as a flash unit or an LED light via an extendable arm, easily transforming your tripod into a flexible and practical mobile studio. The 190X tripod and fluid head are made by Manfrotto in Italy.
4. Manfrotto 290 Xtra 3 sections with 3-way panhead
The 290 Xtra offers high robustness and stability thanks to its aluminum construction, making it the ideal solution for hobby photographers. The set includes a 3-way pan head for precise camera alignment along with the tripod. The tripod legs and shoulder are made of aluminum, which makes the tripod extremely rigid, durable, and powerful. The tension of the aluminum leg locks is adjustable to counteract the effects of aging and wear, ensuring optimal functionality in the long term.
A special feature of this tripod is its four different leg angles, which allow for particularly creative shots. Its quickly adjustable center column provides high flexibility in extension height. The 3-way pan head guarantees precise framing adjustments and offers stable support for medium-weight camera equipment.
A unique feature of this head is its retractable levers, which can be folded down when not in use, making the head compact and easy to transport. The newly designed ergonomic handles are made from a special rubber material for better grip. The 3-way pan head is made from the polymer plastic Adapto, which is lightweight and extremely robust.
5. Manfrotto 755CX3 Carbon Video Tripod 3 Sec
The tilt head is secured with three small set screws. The 50 mm leveling hemisphere on the height-adjustable central column allows the camcorder to be easily and comfortably positioned in water, even on uneven ground. This process can be monitored using the leveling bubble. The 3-part tripod can be extended in two stages and is securely and quickly locked in any position using the leg clamps. Various leg angles, as well as spikes, ground spiders, and tripod dollies available as accessories, expand the range of applications.
The tripod shoulder made of high-strength magnesium is equipped with ergonomic controls for adjusting the leg angles. Video tilters with a flat base are mounted on the tripod using a 3/8” screw.
The lightweight and high-strength tripod tubes are made from 100% carbon and are manufactured from three layers that are cross-connected.
Manfrotto’s carbon tubes meet the highest quality standards. They offer exceptional stiffness and low weight. Manfrotto ensures maximum quality through the use of 100% carbon fiber and Pull Winding Technology. This manufacturing process guarantees maximum performance, stiffness, and reliability.
Features:
· Cast parts made of lightweight and robust magnesium
· Lightweight yet sturdy video tripod
· Leveling bowl with bubble level for precise camera alignment
With this tripod, you can travel light while still mounting cameras weighing up to 7 kg.
Manfrotto 755CX3 Carbon Video Tripod, 3 sections, max. height: 164 cm, min. height: 46.5 cm, transport length: 63.5 cm, weight: 1.93 kg, max. load capacity: 7 kg.
6. Manfrotto MT057C3-G
The Manfrotto MT 057C3-G is a professional tripod that is stable and versatile. It offers the highest level of performance and adjustability. The 3 large carbon fibre tripod leg segments provide excellent stability for professional equipment and large lenses
The crank tripod offers maximum precision when positioning the camera. A special centre column adapter enables ground shots.
7. Manfrotto MM290C4 camera monopod Carbon Black
Main features:
- Material: Carbon
- Product colour: Black
- Maximum weight capacity: 5 kg
- Number of sections: 4
Weight and dimensions:
- Weight: 500 g
- Diameter: 2.53 cm
- Height (max): 151 cm.
8. Manfrotto Xpro
The Xpro 4-section aluminium monopod with fluid video panhead is a professional video monopod with fluid control, specially designed for videographers who want to shoot over people and from many different angles. The state-of-the-art Manfrotto legs with a perfect combination of rigidity and locking security have been adopted from professional tripod ranges, such as the 190 collection and the 055 collection.
This monopod features the Manfrotto Fluid base (MVMXproBASE). Thanks to the innovative Fluidtech system, the Manfrotto Xpro Monopod+ with its 3D fluid control is unique on the market. The Fluidtech video base enables incredibly smooth pan, tilt and swivel movements for shots from a wide range of perspectives. Thanks to the three retractable feet, the tripod is particularly easy to transport and can be conveniently taken anywhere.
The aluminium tubes with D-profile ensure greater torsional rigidity of the entire monopod, even when the videographer turns quickly. In combination with the quick-release leg locks, which ensure absolutely firm locking on the flat side of the tube, unintentional, jerky movements are prevented. Thanks to the designed cold protection handle with optimum grip and the 1/4 inch - 3/8 inch camera fastening screw, this generation of monopods is now even easier, faster and more versatile to use.
9. Manfrotto 526, Fast Twin, Alu, 2n1
Aimed directly at the high-end video market, the 526 Professional Fluid Video Head offers a feature-rich fluid video head with a load capacity of up to 16 kg and a counterbalance weight of 8 to 15 kg. It features a fluid resistance system with three levels for low, medium, and high resistance levels (1, 2, and 3), plus an additional no resistance setting (0) for occasions like snap pans and tilts. It has an infinitely variable counterweight system for weights between 8 and 15 kg at a 125 mm center of gravity.
Features:
- 526 Pro Fluid Video Head safely supports up to 16 kg.
- Tripod with a 100 mm bowl and compatible with a 75 mm adapter.
- FAST Lever Lock and 3-angle selection mechanism for easy setup.
- Equipped with spiked feet and rubber overshoes for secure grip.
- 2 in 1 spreader increases the stability of the tripod.
The 645 FTT Fast Twin aluminum tripod features double tubing and FAST Lever Lock technology for an extremely sturdy hold. The tripod is equipped with a 2 in 1 hemisphere: a standard 100 mm bowl that is compatible with a 75 mm adapter (available as an accessory) to allow the use of a wider range of video heads. It also features a center spread lock. The 3-angle selector switches make the use of a spread a matter of choice.
This product line was designed with the primary goal of facilitating video capture by reducing setup and maintenance time. The synchronized locking mechanisms between the upper and lower shutters allow the videographer to control the entire leg with a single shutter and begin work in record time. The tripod offers maximum versatility, supports the use of a wide range of heads, and ensures maximum rigidity while being extremely lightweight. It also features the 2-in-1 floor and center spreader and has a 3-angle dial mechanism for easy setup. It is equipped with cleated feet with rubber overshoes for a firm grip and adaptability to a wide range of shooting locations.
10. Manfrotto 536 Mpro
The Manfrotto Video Tripod 536 is part of the Mpro product family, which complements the MDeVe tripod family for professional use. The Mpro tripods are characterized by features such as: carbon monotube tripod legs, high-strength magnesium die-cast parts, removable spikes, and quick-release locks for leg locking. The MPRO Tripod 536 is a 4-section model, equipped with 3 extensions, and despite a transport length of only 70 cm, it achieves a working height of over two meters when fully extended.
There are three locking positions available for the leg angle. The Mpro Tripod 536 is equipped with a 100 mm half bowl, which can be reduced to 75 mm using the included adapter, allowing it to securely hold tripod heads with 75 or 100 mm half balls. For flat base tripod heads, the half bowl adapters 500BALL (100 mm) and 520BALL (75 mm) are available.
