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One of the many conversations that Craig and I have had was about tripods. As it turns out, I liked the leaver leg locks, and Craig liked the twist locks. So I thought it was rather amusing that Manfrotto released the Advanced travel tripod that offers your choice of leg locks.
Have it your way, Manfrotto style.
Key features for both tripods;
- Load Capacity: 19.8 lb
- Max Height: 59.1″
- Minimum Height: 15.8″
- Folded Length: 15.7″
- Leg Sections: 4
- 494 Ball Head with Pan & Friction Knobs
- RC2 and Arca-Type Compatible QR Plate
- QPL Lever Leg Locks or Twist Locks
- Easy Link Attachment and Integrated Hook
Twist Lock:
- Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Twist 4-Section Aluminum Travel Tripod Kit $199.95
- Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Twist 4-Section Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Kit $289.95
Lever Lock:
So which one do you prefer and why is it lever locks?
Specifications
| Camera Mounting Screw | 1x 1/4″-20 Male |
| Camera Plate | Quick Release: 200PL |
| Head Type | Ball Head |
| Drag Control | Yes |
| Primary Leg Material | Aluminum |
| Load Capacity | 19.8 lb / 9 kg |
| Maximum Working Height | 59.1″ / 150 cm |
| Minimum Working Height | 15.8″ / 40.1 cm |
| Closed Length | 15.7″ / 40 cm |
🙂
- It's easier to see what is locked and what is not with levers locks.
- Twist locks don't get stuck in some backpacks tripod pockets as levers ones.
Does anyone know a good geared head that can fit well the Beefrees (40-44mm base plate diameter)? I have a GT Pro, and while the ball head is mostly adequate, I'd like something more precise, and I don't know it the Befree 3-Way Live is good enough - using it especially with T/S lenses.