Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Travel Tripod with MH496 Ball Head & 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate (Aluminum & Carbon Fiber)
Manfrotto unveils its latest travel tripod with the BeFree GT XPRO. This compact travel tripod kit now has a 90º center-column system which makes offsetting the camera mounted on it easier from various angles. This latest addition is completely tool-free and can be adjusted at will, making it a big boon for travel photography. The tripod also comes with a 496 Ball Head with a 22.1-pound load capacity with independent panoramic and friction knobs for better precision, as well as legs that can extend up to a maximum height of 64.6" and can collapse to a length of 16.9" to fit most travel bags easily. These also have M-lock twist locks and side-pull selectors for you to adjust the leg angles according to your preference. The Befree GT XPRO comes in either aluminum or carbon fiber. The aluminum variant weighs 4.4 lbs, while the carbon fiber variant weighs 3.9 lbs. These lightweight and ergonomic tripods from Manfrotto are the perfect tools for travel photographers.
The Befree GT XPRO is the first Manfrotto travel tripod developed for professional macro photographers and photographers working with extreme angles. This new travel tripod combines portability with maximum versatility, enabling photographers to push their limits. The Befree GT XPRO aims to satisfy all photographers using heavy gear ensuring a secure shooting experience, even at the most creative angles and in the most challenging circumstances.
With an impressive payload of 22.05 lb, closed length of just 16.93", and minimum height of 3.54", this premium tripod kit boasts compact reliability and is ready for travel photographers seeking best-in-class performance.
Merging the ergonomics and intuitiveness of the Befree GT controls and the highest level of portability, the Befree GT XPRO features?a built-in 90 Degree column mechanism?in its top casting, which stays safely stored away until needed. Not only does this system allow the camera to be offset from the legs, it also provides the simplest possible way to shoot from ground level or directly overhead.
The kitted 496 ball head features independent panoramic and friction knobs for full movement control and comes with the 200PL-PRO plate, compatible with Manfrotto's RC2 and Arca-Swiss type head attachments. Framing with zoom lenses is smooth, easy and fast.
Manfrotto Befree models are all 100% engineered, designed and manufactured in Italy, guaranteeing premium quality and distinctive design.
