Product Description

A tripod helps a photographer get sharp, crisp pictures and video. Unfortunately, many tripods are often bulky and heavy so some are reluctant to carry them along for many outdoor shoots. Fortunately, there is Modo. The MANFROTTO 785B Modo Maxi Tripod is a unique tripod that extends to a useful 59.2 inches high yet can fold down to about 17 inches. For low angle images, the bottom of the innovative center column is designed to twist off, and the three variable leg angles allow the tripods to reach 6.9 inches from ground level. Developed with a versatile hybrid head, the Modo can be used with both digital camera and video equipment. With the touch of the safety button, the quick-release plate allows the user to easily switch between cameras and equipment, making capturing family, vacation and everyday moments simple. With a practical, sleek black anodized aluminum finish and a total weight of about 2 pounds, the 785B Modo tripod is designed to deliver a wide range of photo opportunities in many places and situations without angst. As a hobbyist or professional focusing on getting the best shots, that's a really good thing. Get the Modo today. It's a perfect tool for the creative artist. Maximum Load Capacity - 2.2 pounds (1 kg) Weight - 2.16 pounds (0.98 kg)

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Manfrotto
• Model: 785B
• Dimensions: .5 pounds

Features

• Offers the height you need, but folds up to a compact 17.13 in (43.5 cm)
• Maximum Height with extended center column - 59.2 inches (150.5 cm)
• Maximum Height - 50 inches (127 cm)
• Minimum Height - 6.9 inch (17.5 cm)
• Closed Length - 17.1 inches (43.5 cm)

Customer Reviews

5-Star compact tripod!
This is a very impressive, very compact tripod truly designed for someone needing a quality product that will easily fit into a suitcase. But first...

What this tripod IS NOT: it is not a substitute for a serious, tall tripod for everyday use. It not designed for anything heavier than our lightest Digital SLRs, and won't be the steadiest in the world with those.

But this is a very fine travel tripod for someone with a good digicam, such as the Canon Powershot S3 IS. It will easily support that weight, even in vertical. It can also easily be used with most Mini DV camcorders.

Considering how many leg sections it has, it is steady enough. Amazingly, it also allows you to spread the legs out, if necessary. The center column can be shortened, so that you might work very close to the ground.

One cool tripod.

Great for consumer Digital Cameras, but not much else
I'll have to agree with the previous reviewer in that this is not a serious tripod; the trigger/button tightening mechanism is far too weak for anything but your average digital camera and perhaps the most compact of today's camcorders.

Bearing that in mind, I'll still rate this tripod with 3/5 stars for the simple reason that I listed above; the tightening mechanism simply doesn't do its job very effectively.

The tripod's saving graces are that for an un-braced unit, it is quite sturdy, and it certainly allows for a great range in height. This, however, means little when your camera is constantly pointed sky-ward due to a sudden loosening in the head.

If you're only going to be using this with a consumer-grade digital camera, then you'll most-likely be happy with the product. In my opinion, however, a near $80 price tag is a bit hefty for such a simple application.

Perfectly good for what it is
I needed a basic field tripod, and this tripod exceeds my expectations for utility and support. I wish that it had come with a zippered carryall of some sort - and some metal in the head would have made it more sturdy. That being said, I am perfectly happy to use my Olympus E-500 on it with my 50-150mm standard Zuiko lens.

My previous tripods have been the type that you buy at the local general stores (Target, Sears, etc.).

I find that this tripod is lighter than what I am used to carrying, and sturdier. The extra buckles are a nuisance - but the thing folds down into nothing! Plus, like another reviewer said, you can drop the height practically to the floor. The whole thing could be taller, maybe.