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 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Manfrotto Xpro
The new Xpro 4-segment aluminium monopod with Fluid Video Panhead is a professional fluid-controlled video monopod designed specifically for videographers who want to shoot across people and from many different angles. The ultra-modern Manfrotto legs with a perfect combination of stiffness and locking security have been adopted from professional tripod ranges, such as the 190 collection and the 055 collection.
This monopod has 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 Socket allows incredibly smooth panning, tilting and rotating movements for shooting from a variety of perspectives. Thanks to the three retractable feet, the tripod is particularly easy to transport and can be taken anywhere.
The new aluminium tubes with D-profile ensure a higher torsional stiffness of the entire monopod even with fast rotation movements of the video filmer. In combination with the quick-release leg locks, which ensure absolutely firm locking on the flat side of the tube, unwanted, jerky movements are prevented. Thanks to the newly designed cold protection handle with optimum grip and the 1/4 inch - 3/8 inch camera mounting screw, this new generation of monopods is now even easier to handle, faster and more versatile.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Manfrotto Befree GT Pro 3-Way
For professionals who travel frequently and are looking for a compact yet versatile tripod kit for captivating photo and video shoots, the Befree GT PRO 3-Way Carbon Tripod Kit is the ultimate travel companion. Specially designed for superior performance and adaptability, it measures just 43cm when folded and fits into any piece of hand luggage. Despite its compact form, this tripod provides impressive stability when used with a mirrorless camera, making it an essential tool for anyone looking to unleash their creativity. Modern cameras are versatile powerhouses that seamlessly combine high-quality photo functions with full-frame sensors and 4K video recording. That's why the Befree GT Pro 3-Way Carbon Tripod combines Manfrotto's proven Befree 3-Way Live head with the successful Befree GT PRO carbon tripod legs. It helps ambitious photographers and filmmakers to narrow the gap between the creative and technical aspects of their work. Brilliant shots become child's play.
9. Manfrotto Element Traveller Kit S
Manfrotto’s Element Traveller Small Black is the perfect choice for enthusiast photographers looking for an extremely small travel tripod that is reliable, lightweight, and easy to carry.
The Manfrotto Element Traveller Small is an affordable, compact, sturdy aluminium alloy tripod kit that is also highly versatile. It extends up to a height of 143 cm and folds down to a tiny 32 cm, making it a breeze to pack in your bag. A telescopic mechanism extends the column up to a height of 143 cm, providing the perfect compromise between portability and performance. The tripod’s legs spread independently and feature three leg-angle stops, allowing versatile positioning on almost any surface. The twist lock mechanism enables photographers to get into the perfect position with smooth, rapid movements, giving them the freedom to focus on their shots. Since lightness is a travel tripod must, photographers can rely on the spring-loaded hook located at the bottom of the centre column to add additional weight for extra stability when needed.
The Manfrotto Element Small is ideal for CSC cameras and easily holds payloads up to 4 kg. The aluminium ball head is engineered to deliver the smoothest movements when framing a desired shot and firmly locks equipment exactly where you need it. If you’re into landscape photography, you’ll love the separate head’s pan lock that allows photographers to take amazing panorama shots easily and precisely, thanks to its 360° pan index. The ball head mounts an Arca-type quick release plate with a 1/4"-20 camera screw on top that ensures equipment is balanced when using zoom lenses.
The Manfrotto Element Small comes in four colours (black, blue, grey, and red) and includes its own padded bag for easy storage and transport.
10. Manfrotto 057 Tripod
The Manfrotto tripod with 3 leg segments combines professional performance with essential design. The 100% carbon tubes provide excellent stability, are low in vibration, and extremely lightweight. The aluminum center column comes with an adapter for low shooting angles, allowing the tripod to be used without the center column, only with a ground adapter. This gives the tripod high flexibility in extension heights while maintaining high load capacity.