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Manfrotto 785SHB Modo Mini Photo-Video Grip Head Tripod
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Product Description
Modo Mini is the perfect take-along-anywhere' tripod due to its ultra-compact 36,5 cm (13.98 in) size, yet still stands tall at max height of 114 cm (45.08 in), with column extended.Packed with features such as the hybrid joystick, thumb lock button, photo/video selector button, and 3 independent legs make this a versatile companion for any event.
Product Details
- Color: Black
- Brand: Manfrotto
- Model: 785SHB
- Dimensions: 2.70 pounds
Features
- Hybrid joystick head
- Compact and lightweight
- 3 independent legs
- 5 section legs
- Ball-head unlimited positioning
Editorial Reviews
Manufacturer Description
Modo Mini is the perfect ‘take-along-anywhere' tripod due to its ultra-compact 36,5 cm (13.98 in) size, yet still stands tall at max height of 114 cm (45.08 in), with column extended.
Packed with features such as the hybrid joystick, thumb lock button, photo/video selector button, and 3 independent legs make this a versatile companion for any event.
Customer Reviews
Great Carry-Along Tripod
I wasn't sure about this tripod after reading the product descriptions here, and the one measly picture. I went to the manufacturers site and they had the same information. However, I was looking for a decent but portable tripod for travel.
After reading the reviews here, i decided to try it out. I'm so glad I did. The construction is great. The legs are metal, everything else is a hard plastic (seems very durable).
It does seem a bit wobbly at full extension, but I rarely use it that way - it worked great on a hike with my Panasonic LX2.
I also use it with up to 2 legs extended with my Canon 40D, it seems rock solid and the ball grip doesn't slip at all.
I love the mode dial for the legs and the Photo/Video switch (which keeps your tilts and pans straight if you put it to the Video mode).
Overall, exactly what I was looking for at the right price. High-end tripods that are light AND sturdy will cost upwards of $1000. That is definitely not what I need at this time.
I also took some pictures of the tripod with my 40D on it and added them to the pictures for the product. I hope someone can find them useful.
Small, but Sturdy and versatile Tripod!
I've owned several tripods and this one is by far my favorite. I'm deployed to Iraq and found the need to have a tripod, but I couldn't have a big bulky one, so I shopped around and this one caught my eye for features and versatility. To me, the most important things were size and durability.
It wasn't rated for the weight of my digital SLR (Canon Digital Rebel XTi), but because of it's small size and good durability ratings, I took a chance with it. It has exceeded my expectations!
First, it's quick and easy to set up. Like most tripods, it's got a quick release shoe that screws into the bottom of your camera. I keep mine screwed into my Canon always. The only downfall is that the camera doesn't sit flat anymore. But the only time i need it stable is when I change lenses, and then it's laid with lense facing up. It's not a problem. I like the design of the quick release shoe because I can snap the camera onto the tripod without having to hold the lever. One handed operation is great, especially when you are trying to catch a picture that won't be there long.
The legs all have quick locks, so they extend and retract really fast. I can go from fully compressed to ready for camera in about 15 seconds. I like having that speed because I don't have a lot of time to wait around for the good photo's...most of the time, I see them and just have to hurry to get the shot.
There's a neat feature for adjusting the amount the legs deploy outward, as this tripod doesn't have leg braces. It's a ring at the top of the tripod that is adjustable for 3 positions. The last position being the legs all the way extended out flat, as if you wanted to take a ground level shot.
The Pan head is probably the best feature of this telescope. It's a grip style pan head with settings for video and camera. In video, it restricts the pan to mostly side to side and up and down. flick a knob to camera and it lets you pan in any direction or angle.
The pan lock is sufficiently strong to hold my Digital Rebel XTi with a 300mm telephoto lense on it without drifting, but you have to mash the lock button pretty hard to get it to keep from drifting. To me, it's acceptable as this tripod is not rated for a camera weighing what mine weighs, especially with the telephoto lense installed.
The ingenuity, versatility, and high quality of this tripod make it my favorite tripod. It's small enough to throw in a backpack, and even comes with a little carrying bag. This is an awesome tripod and worth every dollar spent!
Great Little Tripod
I had been looking for a quick-to-set-up tripod that was short enough when collapsed to fit into my motorcycle's side case (saddlebag), and that yet would have the bells and whistles I desired, like a removable camera base that would enable one to switch cameras easily on the tripod, flip-open & closed leg locks to enable quick set-up and take down, a reasonable height when fully extended, and full head adjustability for doing pan, portrait, panorama, and angled camera shots. This little tripod has proved to have it all, including being very well and sturdily constructed. Duplicate head connectors can be had so one can put and leave one on each camera one wishes to use, and can thereby switch cameras with nothing more than the pull of a lever at the tripod's head. Yet these are, as is the tripod, well made and compact. The tripod is furthermore, anything but flimsy, despite it's small size. I'd call it rugged!
