Manfrotto 785 Modo Maxi Photo Video Grip Head Tripod


T2) BOGEN 785B - MODO MAXI W/PLT

Manfrotto Tripod
I needed a good tripod for cheap and I was referred to this tripod. It is very sturdy and lightweight. I also enjoy the adjustments and ease of use. It's a definite must for your video travel package.

Tough to find the perfect fireworks tripod.... this may be it
Shooting fireworks video and stills is a whole different fiasco than what many run into, so we were looking for something that would travel internationally with ease, whether we were on a nice plane or on a shady bus ride into the country. This item has been great for that - it is very well built and collapses to a very small and easily concealed size.
However, as others have stated, it is not the most sturdy tripod I have ever used, and it has difficulty staying still with even a small hd-video camera attached. As its length is less than some, it can be difficult to get high-up effect shots without actually pulling the top foot of the tripod off the ground to follow the shot. This works quite well once you get the hang of it.
Beautiful construction, gets the job done, perfect for travel. Highly recommended for international travel.

Fantastic product
This tripod is perfect for what i do, it's super lightweight so i can carry it with me while i'm backpacking. and the "quick release" style head is great for photographing birds and animals in movement. I've used it with an Opteka 500mm on a Nikon D100, and it was able to steady it and balance it for some great bird shots (Though i wouldn't leave it alone setup without me holding it.) The variable legs, and removable extension stem make this tripod an excellent addition to any outdoor photographers bag.




