The 4.4 lb Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head from Manfrotto is a 4-section support with the twist M-Lock leg system that quickly unlocks with a 90° turn, enabling you to extend the legs along with the rapid center column to a maximum height of 64.6". The ergonomic leg-angle button disengages the legs, so you can splay the legs at different heights, and you can completely splay the legs out to a minimum height of 3.5" for low-angle or macro photography. At the same time, the built-in 90° column mechanism allows you to pull the center column out and slide it back in on its side, letting you shoot right over your subject.

The 496 Center Ball Head, which has a load capacity of 26.5 lb, has two independent knobs for the ball movement and for panning, and the main locking knob includes an adjustable tension control on the side of the knob. The head also has a quick release system, which is supplied with a dedicated 200PL PRO plate. To store the tripod or travel with it, the legs fold in the reverse to a length of 16.9" and fit into the included carry bag.

Load Capacity: 26.5 lb    Maximum Height: 64.6"    Minimum Height: 3.5"    Folded Length: 16.9"    Leg Sections: 4    Weight: 4.4 lb    Reverse-Folding Aluminum Legs    Built-In 90° Column Mechanism    Twist M-Lock Leg System    Includes 496 Center Ball Head

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How far does the center column extend when horizontal?

A: the center column is about 9" long , if you calculate the ball head it should add another 4"

Q: 2. Would this be a good tripod for wildlife as well as landscape? I have an XPRO Ball Head that I will probably use with it.

A: Yes, the Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head would be a good option for shooting wildlife as well as landscapes.

Q: 3. can I switch the center column to face it downward so I can scan negatives?

A: The center column of the Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head is not completely reversible; however, it turns 90 degrees on its side, allowing you to face it downward in a similar way. Also, you can splay the legs out for a minimum height of 3.5" from the surface.

Q: 4. How far does the center column extend when it is horizontal?

A: the center column is about 9" long , if you calculate the ball head it should add another 4"

Q: 5. can I use L braket arca type

A: No you won't be able to out of the box. You need to buy an adapter for it. https://bhpho.to/3zUoCiv

Q: 6. I have a Sunwayfoto Dedicated L-Plate for Canon 6D Mark II, which does seem to be compatible with this tripod ball head?

A: The Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head is not Arca compatible so the Sunwayfoto L-Plate will not fit.

Q: 7. Is this model too far away from the MT055XPRO series or is it worth paying extra and going with the latter?

A: The Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head (B&H# MAMKBFRA4GTX) (henceforth called the Befree), and the Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum Tripod are both good options, albeit of different sizes. The Befree is smaller, has compact twist-locks on its legs, reaches a maximum height of 64.6" (164cm), and folds down to just 16.9" (43cm). In contrast, the MT055XPRO3 is taller and features surer but bulkier flip-locks on its legs, all while standing at up to 70.8" (180cm) and folding down to 27.9" (71cm) for storage. As its name implies, the Befree is typically considered a better option for travel while the MT055XPRO3 will be preferred by many for general use.

Q: 8. Does this have a gripping surface on one of the legs for the Aluminum? Does it have a center hook?

A: The Befree GT has a rubber leg grip but no hook.

Q: 9. What is the load capacity of this tripod without the included ball head? Wondering if a different ball head would would increase load capacity?

A: The load capacity of the Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod without the 496 Center Ball Head is 26.5 lb. The load capacity is limited to the maximum capacity of the tripod.

Q: 10. Are there spiked replacement feet for this model?

A: Unfortunately, there are not.