Tripod "Manfrotto" - the main series. How to make a choice

Any photographer knows that the quality of the images or video depends not only on the equipment itself, but also on the competently selected accessories. They include a tripod "Manfrotto", which makes the shooting process more comfortable and enjoyable.

Benefits

Among a large number of popular brands engaged in the manufacture of fixtures and accessories for photo studios, concert venues, one of the first places is occupied by the Italian manufacturer Manfrotto. High quality of its products is ensured through the use of reliable modern materials, as well as the latest technologies, which in most cases are developed by company specialists.

The range of products is so diverse that it allows you to choose the right tripod for any occasion, covering the entire range of photographic equipment. On the "price-quality" ratio, Manfrotto products are the best option for both a beginner photographer and an experienced professional.

Types of tripods

There is no universal tripod, which would be equally great for use in different conditions. Therefore, a tripod "Manfrotto", created, for example, for studio shooting, will not be very convenient when used outdoors.

Very popular among professional photographers enjoys models that combine such characteristics as compactness, light weight and reliability of design. This applies primarily to the MY series, designed to work with a compact camera or a small-sized SLR. The tripod Manfrotto 055XPROB and Manfrotto 190XPROB are designed for professionals with higher requirements for photographic equipment.

The company offers several different lines of carbon, aluminum tripods with a large selection of tripod heads. They all have different weights, sizes and recommended loads. But at the same time they are united by high quality, reliability, stability and rigidity of the structure.

"Manfrotto" can offer a small, lightweight tripod for the camera that you have to carry with you, and a solid, high tripod for professional studio photography.

The main series of "Manfrotto"

One of the most popular are the 190 series tripods. They are compact, have different configurations, suitable for both novice amateurs and professionals. They are available in two versions - carbon fiber and aluminum.

The NEOTEC series has a convenient locking mechanism, thanks to which the design is easy to install. This is an ideal option, for example, for sports shooting, when you need to quickly deploy the camera.

Manfrotto Studio racks are characterized by high strength, stability and ability to withstand heavy loads, ensuring maximum accuracy. The locking mechanism prevents spontaneous folding. The tripods of this series are designed for stationary use.

Among professionals, the most popular series is 057. It is developed using the latest technologies and modern materials. The models included in this series are super-universal devices that have a large number of different settings.

High quality and precision is guaranteed by the Manfrotto tripod of the 055 series. By the ratio of characteristics such as dimensions, weight and stability, this is the best option. Professional photographers and advanced amateurs can choose the universal model for filming both outdoors and indoors.

The POCKET series includes compact tripods, which are also called pocket. Despite the small size, these devices are very reliable, created with the use of high-tech solutions. Fixed at the bottom of the camera, only slightly increase its size.

For beginners, the 390 series is suitable. This is a tripod, the price of which is quite affordable, and the management of the shooting process is facilitated by non-rotating legs and by adjusting their tilt.

Compactness and stability

Choosing a tripod, you have to take into account a lot of characteristics. One of the main is compactness. In some situations, the convenience of transportation is more important than sustainability. In such cases, a tripod with a large number of sections is suitable. The material from which the tripod is made, largely determines its stability. Better is an aluminum tripod, because it is heavier. In addition, it is much cheaper. Due to the lightweight design, the carbon tripod is less stable, the price is much higher. Carbon is able to absorb vibration, so to work with telephoto lenses is a more suitable option.

Working height

This is one of the most important parameters when choosing a tripod, which determines the convenience when working. It is especially important for photographers of high growth. In addition, an enormous role is played by the height of the tripod in portrait photography, when the "eye to eye" session is being held. At the same time, the higher the tripod, the heavier it is, so it is worth determining how much excess weight will be justified.

The minimum height is one of the main indicators for landscape photography. To shoot the beauty of nature, you need a tripod for the camera to choose one in which you can lower it as much as possible.

Headstock

The most important condition for obtaining an excellent result during shooting is the properly selected head for the tripod. When buying, you need to clearly understand for what specific purposes you need equipment.

Two-plane heads are used with a lens that has a long focus, mainly when observing nature. Three-plane heads are able to perform the most accurate correction of the composition, which is especially important when photographing still lifes. They have the ability to move in three planes.

A ball head is considered to be universal, thanks to which it is possible to quickly change the angle, quickly perform locking and unlocking. Compatible it can be selected for any tripod. "Manfrotto" produces a wide range of heads for photographic and video cameras of various weights.