Manfrotto MVKBFRT-Live Befree Live Travel Tripod, Twist Lock with MVH400AH Fluid Head for DSLR, Mirrorless, Compact and Video Cameras Up to 4 kg, Lightweight Aluminium

The problem with Amazon is that you can touch the product before you buy it. When it comes to items where you need to get a feel of how it operates, you have to read reviews like this and order, hoping for the best. Amazon’s return policy is what makes the process only slightly less annoying.When selecting a product you will depend on for the work you do, this process can be especially hard, worse if it’s time-critical. So, writing a good review is helpful to those who find themselves depending on what others experience when deciding to buy.I did a lot of research when selecting a head for my tripod. I originally had a Benro G3 ball head. It was good when I needed a ball head, but now that I’m taking more videos, the ball head isn’t adequate. I needed a pan head that is portable, but has a fluid drag. It didn’t have to be big or support a lot of weight, but it needed to be smooth on all axis. The Manfrotto Befree 3-Way Travel Head looked like it might fit the bill.When I got it I was pleasantly surprised. As advertised, each axis (X,Y,Z) has fluid drag making them exceptionally smooth when panning. The controls are easy to operate, tighten or loosen with a single twist and lock it with a quarter twist more. I have it mounted on my Benro graphite travel tripod and the combination is rock steady.What I really like is that the head packs down nicely. The longest arm breaks down with a flip and locks in place. Rotate the shorter arm and the head is quite compact. I’ll have o wait and see how it holds up under harsher environments, but I feel confident that it’ll preform well.If you’re looking for a very good lightweight head for video panning that is also packable, this is the one to get.

Excellent build quality. Fits easily into hand luggage. Smooth head suitable for scopes up to 65mm. Very good value.

Semplicemente eccezionale, non avrei potuto desiderare nulla di maggiormente affidabile, ben progettato, di scarso ingombro e particolarmente leggero. La Manfrotto con i treppiedi fa dei veri e propri capolavori!

Very nice

Haben es fix im Podcast Studio. Stabil und leicht zugleich.