Manfrotto Element MII aluminum tripod + ball head - Black

Manfrotto Element MII aluminum tripod + ball head - Black

The second generation version (MII) of the Manfrotto Element tripod.

Who this tripod is for: A good basic tripod when you don't need any extra features. For those of you who have a mirrorless system camera or a compact mirrorless camera kit and want a tripod that is easy to carry around. The upside-down center tube is perfect for macro photography, for example.

Key features of the stand

• Load capacity 8kg
• Manfrotto ball head 200PL Pro with quick release plate
• Tripod length adjustment QPL Travel lever lock
• Minimum working height with the center tube facing straight 42.5cm
• Maximum working height center tube 160cm
• Aluminum stand

Manfrotto's Element MII series tripods are lightweight and stylish tripods that are especially great for traveling photographers because the tripod's size makes it easy to take with you anywhere.

Element MII vs Befree Advanced

When comparing these two popular Manfrotto tripod series, the main differences are as follows:

• The Element MII stand is more affordable than the Befree Advances stand
• The central tube of the Element MII tripod can be turned upside down. This allows, for example, macro photography close to the ground.
  
• The maximum height of the Element MII stand is higher (160 cm vs 150 cm)
• The Element MII series stand does not have an Easy Link connection , which would allow you to attach accessories to the stand
• The Element MII series tripod ball head does not have friction control.
• The Element MII tripod legs fold into two angles (25°, 35°), while the Befree Advance into three angles (22°, 54°, 89°)
  

Feet

The Manfrotto Element Mark 2 tripod legs consist of four parts and three twist locks. The twist locks open and close quickly with just half a turn. The maximum height of the tripod is 160 cm and with the center tube down it is 128 cm.

The angle lock of the legs is adjusted using a lever at the base of the leg. The legs fold into two angles, and you can adjust the leg angle for each leg separately.

One of the three legs of the tripod has a protective cushion that makes handling the tripod comfortable, especially in low temperatures or wet weather.

Center pipe

The tripod's center tube is about 20cm long and has a screw-lock locking mechanism. The center tube can be turned upside down, so that the camera hangs between the legs with its head down. This is a great feature when you want to take macro shots at ground level or just close to ground level.

There is a hook at the bottom of the center tube where you can attach a backpack, for example, to support the stand.

Ball head

The ball head that comes with this tripod package has two locking screws. The larger lock locks the ball head and the smaller lock screw adjusts the pan lock. The ball head's pan function 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: 8 kg
• Maximum height: 160 cm
  
• Maximum height with center tube down: 128 cm
  
• Minimum height: 43 cm
• Transport dimensions: 42.5 cm
• Weight: 1.55 kg
• Material: Aluminum
• Number of leg parts: 4
• Leg locks: 3 twist locks
• Leg flexion: 22, 35 degrees
  
• Leg tube diameter: 12, 15.5, 19, 22.5 degrees
• Quick release plate: 200LT-PL-PRO
• Product code: MKELMII4BK-BH