Manfrotto Befree Lever – Alpha Made For Sony

The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head (Lever Locks, Sony Alpha Edition), includes a Manfrotto 494 Center Ball Head with 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate.

Sporting an 8 kg load capacity at a weight of only 1.6 kg, this black Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Tripod is a robust support option that can serve as a convenient travel companion for professional photographers and passionate hobbyists alike. It is made of aluminium alloy and reaches a maximum height of 150 cm with its column extended, folding down to 39 cm in length for simplified transport in its included carrying case.

Each leg of the Befree Advanced is composed of four sections, which can be adjusted and securely locked into place with the QPL lever locks found on all segments. A side-pull selector allows you to set up the tripod at three different angle configurations, enabling low angle shooting with the simple push of a button. Complementing the legs is an equally sturdy centre ball head, which offers a dedicated knob for panoramic movement as well as a friction control knob for precise control over the tension during use. The final element is a quick release plate, which offers dual compatibility for RC2 and Arca-type compatible systems, except for the Manfrotto 804-3W and MH804-3W tripod heads.

An Easy Link attachment is available at the top portion of the leg section and allows you to connect compatible accessories such as flashes or reflectors. This enables you to use the tripod as a support system and reduce the amount of gear you need to carry while travelling. Rubberized feet are used to avoid skidding and help keep the Befree Advanced stable in most types of terrain. Finally, an integrated hook found at the bottom can be used to add weight and increase the stability of your tripod when shooting in more difficult conditions.

Key Features of the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head (Lever Locks, Sony Alpha Edition)

• Weighs 1.6 kg, can hold up to 8 kg of gear
• Four leg sections which extend and fasten via its lever locks
• Maximum height of 150 cm, folds down to 39 cm in length for storage
• Aluminum-alloy construction
• The side button allows you to select between three different leg angles
• Ball head with separate pan lock and friction control knobs
• Quick-release plate compatible with both RC2 and Arca-type systems, excluding the 804-3W and MH804-3W tripod heads
• Rubberized feet provide increased stability on most surfaces
• Easy Link attachment for use with optional accessories
• Integrated hook for weighing down and stabilizing tripod during use

Manfrotto 494

This Manfrotto 494 Center Ball Head features an integrated RC2 quick release cam lock and a 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate. Compatible quick release plates can be removed from the head by pulling the cam lock’s spring-loaded lever, which also allows the plate to be instantly reattached. The cam lock also features a safety catch to prevent a compatible quick release plate from accidentally disconnecting.

The 494 Center Ball Head with 200PL-PRO Quick Release Plate has a load capacity of 8 kg and can be attached to tripods or other support systems that feature a 3/8″-16 mount. By loosening the head’s primary locking knob, the ball-and-socket joint can be quickly swivelled, angled, fully tilted, or returned to its upright position. A recessed dial set within that locking knob can be rotated to apply tension control to the ball-and-socket joint’s movements. Along the opposite side of the ball head, a secondary locking knob controls the ability to rotate the head 360°.

Cameras or accessories that are compatible with a 1/4″-20 mount can be connected to the 200PL-PRO quick release plate, as well as 3/8″-16 threads via an included bushing adapter. The plate is also compatible with separately available tripod heads that feature an Arca-type clamp.

Key Features of the Manfrotto 494 Center Ball Head

• Load Capacity: 8 kg
• Height: 9 cm
• Weight: 0.29 kg
• RC2 Quick Release Cam Lock
• Up to 90° Portrait Angle Tilt
• Independent 360° Rotation with Lock
• Ball-and-Socket Tension Control
• 200PL-PRO QR Plate, RC2/Arca-Compatible

• MPN – MKBFRLA4-BH
• GTIN – 719821419280