Advantages: Ease of use, ease to carry. Disadvantages: load capacity only 1kg
From ease of use, to packing away this is the sweetest tripod I have ever used, it do'es not break the bank to buy, Modo Maxi offers the height you need, but folds up to a compact 43,5 cm. The 785B is ideal for travelling, hiking, sports or even web photo/video applications, and if you need spares or extra parts they are easy to order. Tech spec are as follows:
closed length 43.5 cm minimum height 17.5 cm maximum height 150.5 cm maximum height (with ... ...weight 0.9800 kg load capacity 1.0 kg panoramic rotation 360 ° color black built-in head yes material aluminum legs and technopolymer lateral tilt -90° / +90° front tilt 0° / +90° leg cross section oval column cross section round leg sections 5 quick release yes bubble spirit level (no) 1 leg angles 23°, 45° and 80° centre column rapid plate type quick release - with 1/4" screw + vhs pin column tube diameter 19mm ...
Papa-Boa 07.11.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Manfrotto Modo 785B Tripod
Advantages: light, stable, good construction Disadvantages: ball head not usable
this tripod is a good choice for hiking or on travel. Its just its head too light and impractical. I have an adapter that allows you to mount any photo ballhead on this tripod : http://pouypouy.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-adapt-photo-ballhead-on.html # the locking legs system is simple, safe and quick # the mounting / down / locking system of the central column is simple, good stop, without crank # the low-angle leg setting can autorize to put the ... ...is stable with a load of 2 or 3kg, without risk of camera fall down The bad side of this choice is its video ballhead: polycarbonate, the locking system does not take the load of 2 kg (it's normal : tripod is sold for a maximum load of 1 kg ), especially in vertical position (portrait). ...
dahu73 28.06.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Manfrotto Modo 785B Tripod
The Modo range of tripods offers the versatility of a photo and video tripod in one easy ... more
to use lightweight model, making it ideal for photographers using a compact camera or video camera to switch between filming and shooting still pictures.
Postage & Packaging: free Super Saver Delivery Availability: Usually dispatched within 1 to 2 months...