Product Description

The 718B is a compact 4-section tripod with a short folded length that easily fits in most luggage. Quick flip leg locks for simple, fast setup Includes carrying bag with twin shoulder straps for backpack style carrying 65.5 inches maximum height Weighs 3.09 pounds Color - Black

Product Details

• Brand: Manfrotto
• Model: 718B
• Released on: 2006-04-14
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 4.00" w x 21.00" l, 4.00 pounds

Features

• Compact tripod with a built-in hybrid video/photo three-way head
• Dovetail quick release camera plate can be locked in place one-handed
• Separate pan and tilt locks, and a short pan/tilt bar for more ergonomic use
• Unique single hinge design in aluminum allows the leg to fold shorter than conventional tripods
• 65.5-inch maximum height, 5.5-pound maximum load

Manufacturer Description
The Bogen-Manfrotto 718B is a compact tripod with a built-in hybrid video/photo three-way head. It is similar to the 718SHB, but with longer leg sections for greater extended height. The 718B has a "dovetail" quick release camera plate (which can be locked in place one-handed), separate pan and tilt locks, and a short pan/tilt bar for more ergonomic use while panning or tracking moving subjects. The leg pivot system uses a unique single hinge design in aluminum which both keeps the cross section smaller and allows the leg to fold shorter than conventional tripods. The tripod is built with "D" profile tubular legs for extra torsional rigidity and quick flip leg locks for ease and speed of set-up. A quick action lever also locks the reversible center column extension.

Features include:

• Leg sections use three-faceted tubing for greater anti-torsional resistance.
• Compact yet solidly-built three-way head allows versatile use with both photo and video cameras. The short pan bar helps keep movements smooth.
• Part of the DIGI series of lightweight, compact supports for small digital point-and-shoot cameras.
• Anti-rotation tubing and leg collars make for a tripod that's easier and faster to open, position and close. Manfrotto uses several different types of anti-rotation system -- on Magfiber and Digi series tripods, the elliptical or three-faceted shape of the concentric tubes means they cannot rotate, while on round-tubed tripods small protrusions down the length of the tube keep sections perfectly aligned.
• Materials, design and construction techniques have been carefully selected to help save weight without sacrificing stability or strength.
• Tripod with built-in head -- unlike most Manfrotto models, this tripod is pre-fitted with an unremovable head. This ensures compatibility and keeps weight and size to a minimum, but means the head cannot be interchanged in the future.
• The rubber feet on DIGI series tripods are angled for a larger, more stable point of contact with the ground.
• The DIGI design uses a single-sided pivot between the tripod leg and the shoulder casting to keep the tripod's cross section even more compact and to reduce overall weight.
• The "dovetail" camera plate is Manfrotto's most compact quick release system, suitable for compact up to light SLR cameras. Its advantage is that it is pushed inwards and upwards on the tripod head, ensuring a rock-solid grip.
• The features of this product make it ideal for both photographic and video applications
• Three separate axes of movement -- panoramic rotation, front-back tilt and side tilt.
• By keeping the head and camera mounting plate as low as possible, the camera is kept safely closer to the tripod's center of gravity for more stable support.

What's in the Box:
Tripod, rucksack-style bag.

Customer Reviews

This tripod has problems
After five months of intensive use in New Zealand, I'm pretty unimpressed with this item. On paper, it seems to be a great comprimise - light enough for backpacking, but sturdy enough for a decent shot.

Unfortunately, this doesn't stand up to much real use. The tripod clamps seem to have an intrinsic fault that causes the plastic around the clamp arm to snap off under any real use. This has already happened on 2 of my 3 legs, and I haven't used it nearly as much as many would.

Not recommended for any serious use.

you get what you pay for
I do like it.. for a lightweight, easy to carry, quick release tripod used with a fairly lightweight cam & lens I would definitely recommend it.. but do make sure your cam is on securely & don't accidentally push the quick release tab when you didn't mean to :/

Very good sturdy lightweight tripod for P&S cameras and video.
I'm very happy with this tripod. All movements are fluid and smooth. The locks are positive and easy to use. Comes with a quick release setup for the camera. Also, comes with a good quality shoulder bag to carry it in.