Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod with Integrated Ball Head with Dove Tail Plate and Carrying Bag (Black)
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Manufacturer: ManfrottoRelease Date: 2006-04-14
Model: 725B
Product features:
- Lightweight and compact, offers support necessary for high-quality imaging
- Built-in aluminum ball head with a single "ratchet" locking lever, with micro "dovetail" quick release plate
- Quick-action leg locks for fast set-up and breakdown
- Four section tripod legs permit a folded length just over 18 inches
- 64.6-inch maximum height, 7.7-pound maximum load
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Digital camera reviews of Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod with Integrated Ball Head with Dove Tail Plate and Carrying Bag (Black)
Digital camera Review: Almost perfect for a portable tripod.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first quality tripod purchase and after narrowing down my choices to the Manfrotto brand, I had a tough time deciding weather to buy a more professional tripod (eg.3021BN) or not, especially since Manfrotto do not officially reccommend this for SLR cameras. I went to my local photography shop, picked up the 3021BN with one hand and feeling its weight, made my decision against it almost instantly. I needed a tripod that I could carry comfortably while walking around town, as well as take with me on overseas trips and other vacations. Carbon fibre tripods were too much for me, as I am not a pro and only do photography as a hobby and they are so expensive. The pro Manfrotto tripods are awesome, just too heavy for my needs.
I use this tripod to support a Canon 30D with 17-85 IS USM lens. Total camera/lens weight of around 1.3kg and I'm thinking the only other lens I will buy in the future is a telephoto, eg. 70-200 f4L. In any case since I mainly do street photography or landscape and need to be able to carry my tripod around, while on foot and my camera/lens combination is unlikely to be more than 1.5kg in the future, this tripod is perfect for my needs. It supports the 30D SLR quite comfortably, even in vertical position. Does not feel like the weight of my camera will tilt the tripod at all. While it is not as flexible as the pro tripods, it's light engough to be carried around. And even if I decide to upgrade to a pro tripod in the future, this will always be my travel tripod. It is a solidly constructed top quality tripod, especially for the money you pay. The ball head is great, much easier to reposition the camera, just have to be carefull you hold the camera when releasing the lever, as the lever totally releases the ball and camera will flop to the side, if you are not holding it.
So while this is not a pro tripod, as a light and portable tripod, it is quite strong and rigid and supports an SLR comfortably. I only wish it had two levers, as this would make it perfect for me. It should have one lever to lock/release the rotation of the head about the vertical axis and another lever to release the ball.
Great value for money. I would reccommend this as a portable tripod. 4.5 stars.
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Summary of Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod with Integrated Ball Head with Dove Tail Plate and Carrying Bag (Black)
Replacing the 724B tripod, the 725B comes with a micro dovetail quick release plate. This lightweight and compact tripod offers all the rock steady support necessary for high-quality imaging for today s digital and conventional cameras. It includes a built-in aluminum ball head with a single ratchet locking lever, as well as quick-action leg locks for fast set-up and breakdown. Four section tripod legs permit a folded length just over 19 making the 725B ideal for fitting into luggage. The 725B weighs 3 lbs and can support digital (and film) camera s up to 7.7 lbs. In addition, the innovative three-faceted center column design prevents any column rotation and is reversible for low-angle shots. A rucksack-style bag (MBAGD) is also included.Digital Camera Accessories
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