Manfrotto BeFree v Mefoto Road Trip
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There's a photo of it on the main web page, clearly showing the standard plate on it, so yes.
http://www.manfrotto.com/befree
http://www.manfrotto.com/befree
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Julie,
I've had the Befree since the day it came out and I love it - small sturdy and light its perfect for travel mines been around Italy, London and its really easy to stick in my bag.
Only thing I would say though it its a little short perhaps at full height which can be a pain sometimes but I imagine that goes for all "travel" tripods
I've had the Befree since the day it came out and I love it - small sturdy and light its perfect for travel mines been around Italy, London and its really easy to stick in my bag.
Only thing I would say though it its a little short perhaps at full height which can be a pain sometimes but I imagine that goes for all "travel" tripods
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Hi Julie. You now know a Mefoto Road trip owner lol.
I must admit to not using tripods much (I have a much bigger Manfrotto as well) but I do like how small the Roadtrip is. It fits in my bag and is a lot less hassle to actually take out, so it gets the most use.
It was brought as a gift, and while I'm very greatful I do wish it was a carbon version. As small as it is it still adds to the weight I'm carrying. Not a big deal though.
One reason I wanted something like this is I hate the QR plates that Manfrotto use, and wanted a AS plate. The head that comes with the RoadTrip holds my Canon 5DMKIII with 24-70 f/2.8 MKII on it and there is no discernible movement from the head. Of course it's a bit flimsy when fully extended but again, it's more than usable with my modest sized gear and I avoid opening all leg sections.
I must admit to not using tripods much (I have a much bigger Manfrotto as well) but I do like how small the Roadtrip is. It fits in my bag and is a lot less hassle to actually take out, so it gets the most use.
It was brought as a gift, and while I'm very greatful I do wish it was a carbon version. As small as it is it still adds to the weight I'm carrying. Not a big deal though.
One reason I wanted something like this is I hate the QR plates that Manfrotto use, and wanted a AS plate. The head that comes with the RoadTrip holds my Canon 5DMKIII with 24-70 f/2.8 MKII on it and there is no discernible movement from the head. Of course it's a bit flimsy when fully extended but again, it's more than usable with my modest sized gear and I avoid opening all leg sections.
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Good luck with whatever you get. I'm still trying to decided if a grip will work for me, and how often I'll need to take it off.
Yes, nice present indeed.
Yes, nice present indeed.