Manfrotto Befree GT Twist aluminum tripod + ball head

Manfrotto Befree GT Twist aluminum tripod + ball head

Who this tripod is for: The Manfrotto Befree GT tripod is designed for photographers with larger SLR cameras who are on the move and want a tripod that is easy to carry. The Befree GT folds down to a compact 43cm transport length, but when unfolded extends to a comfortable maximum height of 164cm.

Key features of the stand

• Maximum height 164cm
• Load capacity 10kg
• Easy Link connection for attaching accessories
• Manfrotto MH496-BH ballhead with 200PL Pro Quick Plate
• The length of the tripod legs is adjusted with a twistable M-lock
• Minimum working height 43cm
• Aluminum stand

The Manfrotto Befree GT is the largest tripod in the Befree series. While the Befree Advanced tripods are designed for mirrorless cameras and lighter DSLR cameras, the Befree GT can support a larger body+lens combination.

Feet

The Befree Advanced tripod's legs consist of four parts and three twist locks, which Manfrotto calls M-Lock. The locks have a rubber surface that allows for better grip in cold weather and when hands are wet.

The legs fold into three different angles (22°, 54°, 89°), which allows the tripod to be used even on the most uneven terrain. The tripod angle lock is a spring-loaded slide lock on the side of the leg, which is pulled down to unlock and allow the angle of the leg to be adjusted. Thanks to the folding mechanism, the legs fold perfectly around the head and quick-release plate, allowing the tripod to fold into a small transport space (43cm).

With the legs fully extended and the center tube raised, the tripod stands 164cm tall. The lower tubes of the Befree GT tripod are thicker than the Befree Advanced tripod (15.5 vs 12mm), making the tripod more stable when fully extended.

One of the three legs of the tripod has padding, which makes handling the tripod more comfortable, especially in cold weather or when the tripod/hands are wet.

Easy Link accessory connection

The tripod's central bridge has an Easy Link accessory connection with a 3/8-inch thread. With the help of an additional arm (e.g. Manfrotto 244 Micro or Manfrotto 234 Flex Arm) that can be purchased separately, you can connect an LED light or a shooting monitor, etc. to the tripod to make filming easier.

Ball head

The tripod package comes with the Manfrotto MH496-BH ball head, which replaces the popular Manfrotto 496RC2 / 498RC2 ball heads. One of the nice features of this ball head, which is not usually found in heads in this price range, is the fine adjustment / friction lock. The fine adjustment lock is located in the middle of the ball head locking lever, where it is easily accessible. The panning function of the ball head makes it easier to shoot landscapes.

The ball head has a Manfrotto 200PL-PRO quick release plate, which is both RC2 and Acra-swiss compatible.

Specifications:

• Load capacity: 10 kg
• Maximum height: 164 cm
• Maximum height with center tube down: 127 cm
• Minimum height: 43 cm
• Transport dimensions: 43 cm
• Weight: 1.85 kg
• Material: Aluminum
• Number of leg parts: 4
• Leg locks: 3 twist locks
• Leg flexion: 22, 54, 89 degrees
  
• Leg tube diameters: 15.5, 19, 22.5, 26 mm
• Quick release plate: 200PL-PRO
• Product code: MKBFRTA4GT-BH