New BeFree Tripod Family

There are several Different versions of the BeFree tripods. One is suited for your needs.

BeFree GT Series

The Befree GT XPRO Carbon is the first Manfrotto Travel Tripod developed for professional macro photographers. A new carbon travel tripod that combines portability with maximum versatility enabling the most creative photographers to push their limits. The Befree GT XPRO’s settings and controls are designed to be ergonomic, intuitive, and highly portable. It features a built-in 90°column mechanism in its top casting, which stays safely stored away until needed. Not Only does this system allow the camera to be offset from the tripod’s leg position, it also provides the simplest possible way to shoot from ground level or directly overhead. The tripod is kitted out with Manfrotto’s advanced MH496 ball head, a portable and powerful head that combines versatility and firmness with a great load capacity (holds up to 12kg) and independent panoramic and friction knobs for quick and easy full movement control. Befree GT XPRO Carbon features carbon fiber tubes which reach high quality standards and high levels of performance of rigidity and lightness along with comfort in cold weather. This outstanding quality is obtained with a special production process which maximize performance, resistance and reliability. Befree GT XPRO Carbon features 100% carbon fibre tubes which reach high quality standards and high levels of performance of rigidity and lightness. This outstanding quality is obtained with a special production process which maximize performance, resistance and reliability, excluding any other material mix. The M-lock enhances the Befree’s vocation as a support solution designed for rapid and secure performance on the move. It also features the unique 200PL-PRO plate, made of a high-quality aluminium body, and fully compatible with Manfrotto RC2 & Arca-Swiss type head attachments: with 2 rubber inserts that maximise grip, even on the most angled shots. The Befree GT XPRO Carbon travel tripod is about 17 inches when folded and fits perfectly in its dedicated carry bag and every kind of hand luggages.

BeFree Live Video Tripods

Manfrotto’s Befree Live is the most compact travel video tripod kit, dedicated to hobbyist videographers and vloggers who want maximum performance, even when they are on the go. It is easy to carry everywhere thanks to its compact size and it fulfils an increasing demand from independent content creators for a lightweight, ergonomic travel tripod that is easy-to-carry for video recording with DSLRs, compact system cameras or small camcorders. It features a tripod spider developed to keep cameras perfectly stable on all types of terrain, including the most uneven, always keeping the camera completely steady and ready to capture amazing video footage.
This model introduces a new locking system called the M-lock, the new twist lock developed by Manfrotto to fully satisfy everyone looking for a fast, easy to use, compact solution. Moreover, the M-Lock has no protruding parts, and its mechanism closes perfectly around the head, enabling the Befree Live to slip into and out of its storage pocket effortlessly. Its ergonomic leg-angle selector is designed to be used by both right and left-handed videographers, enabling everyone to change shooting perspectives intuitively and to find the right tripod height without losing focus on the shot they want to achieve. The Befree Live can easily be set to three independent leg angle positions, guaranteeing full shooting versatility for all the creative ideas that can emerge outdoors. The spider featured on this innovative model also provides an Easy Link, just like Manfrotto’s professional 190 & 055 tripods, allowing videographers to enhance their creativity by adding accessories that make their footage unique and unforgettable. If you like adding lights or reflectors, you can now catch amazing outdoor footage that was previously Only achievable with heavy accessorized tripods.
The Befree Live’s small size does not mean compromising on sturdiness or image quality. This solution guarantees very smooth movements thanks to the Befree Live Fluid Head, which features a fluid drag system on pan and tilt and keeps your camera perfectly balanced thanks to its sliding video plate. Easy to use and set up, the Befree Live Fluid Head is provided with two intuitive on/off knobs that lock and unlock the head’s pan and tilt movements separately.
This lightweight travel video tripod is the optimal combination of portability, solidity, easy set-up and operation. It is built with the unique goal of enabling individuals to express their nature using their camera with the confidence of being supported by a professional solution. Befree Live is available in black.


BEFREE LIVE Carbon Fiber Tripod
MVKBFR-LIVE
MVKBFRL-LIVE
MVKBFRTC-LIVE Carbon Fiber
MVKBFRT-LIVE

BeFree Colors

The BeFree Aluminium color Tripods have a Ball Head and are extremely portable, lightweight and easy to fold. It is therefore ideal for photographers who love to travel and shoot. Perfect for capturing great outdoor scenery and remote landscapes.
An ingenious folding mechanism enables the legs to fit perfectly around the head and the quick-release attachment to provide a compact easy-to-carry format. This this clever folding mechanism also means you can set up your tripod with head in seconds, whether you're shooting a rare sunset or a busy street. What’s more, it Only measures 17 inchs in its closed position, so you can store your tripod easily in your hand luggage or backpack. Not surprisingly then, the BeFree is the tripod of choice for so many travel photographers. With its compact and sturdy aluminium construction, this tripod with head gives you the best of convenience and quality. It is easily adjusted to perfectly realize your composition and then keeps your camera securely locked – so wobbles and blur become a thing of the past. The BeFree carries a payload of up to 9 pounds, which means it is also suitable for heavier long-zoom lenses where a sturdy tripod is essential for crisp photos. Also, with the patented leg angle selectors, you can quickly choose between two inclinations to position your camera with extreme accuracy. Choose Twist or flip lever leg controls.

BEFREE Colors Tripod
MKBFRA4-BH Black Aluminum
MKBFRA4G-BH Green Aluminum
MKBFRA4R-BH Red Aluminum
MKBFRA4BL-BH Black Aluminum
MKBFRA4GR-BH Green Aluminum
MKBFRA4GY-BH Grey Aluminum
MKBFRA4RD-BH Red Aluminum

BeFree Camo

Manfrotto’s Befree advanced Camo with twist lock is a special version of the Manfrotto flagship aluminium travel tripod dedicated to advanced hobbyist photographers who always want maximum performance, including when they’re travelling. This photo support combines the ergonomic Italian design driven by the maximum performance with a more carefree and cool way of living photography. Thanks to its dedicated camouflage leg’s graphic this special color edition makes it the perfect travel companion to enter into different landscapes hunting for the perfect shot.
Manfrotto Befree advanced Camo green with twist lock is a limited series of 500 pcs.

BEFREE Camo Tripod
MKBFRTA4CAM1-BH Camo Aluminum
MKBFRTA4CAM3-BH Camo Green Aluminum
MKBFRTA4CAM-BH Camo Aluminum



BeFree Travel

Manfrotto Befree advanced intuitive and fast, enabling even the most demanding photographers to set their equipment up quickly and easily so their focus stays on catching the desired shot. Befree advanced features a new spider developed to ensure perfect stability on all types of terrain, including the most uneven.
Its ergonomic leg-angle selector is designed to be used by both right and left-handed photographers. The Befree advanced can easily be set to three independent leg angle positions, guaranteeing full shooting versatility for all the creative ideas that can emerge outdoors.
The spider featured on this innovative model also provides the Easy Link, just like Manfrotto’s professional tripods, allowing photographers to enhance their creativity by adding lights or reflectors, you can now capture amazing outdoor shots that were previously Only achievable with heavy accessorized tripods.
The tripod is kitted out with Manfrotto’s Advanced 494 aluminium Center ball head, a small but powerful and intuitive head that allows quick and precise camera movement. The 494 Center ball head features three independent controls: a main knob for managing the sphere lock, an integrated friction control knob that adjusts the ball tension so that equipment weight is always perfectly balanced and shots framed effortlessly; an independent panoramic knob that keeps the horizon flat and moves the camera horizontally, enabling astonishing landscape shots. The head mounts a unique plate: the Manfrotto RC2 and Arca-swiss style. With this aluminium plate fixed to the camera, all Manfrotto heads and almost all tripod heads on the market featuring Arca-swiss style attachments can be set up rapidly and effortlessly, with no need for disassembly components.

BEFREE Tripod
MKBFRTA4B-BHM Travel
MKBFRTA4BM-BH