Review on Manfrotto Befree Live MVKBFRT-LIVEUS Twist Tripod with Video Head, Compact, Aluminium, Black by Malik Berry

I was looking online for a replacement for an old tripod before buying it and then settled on the Manfrotto Befree. However if I didn't like it I would return it. When I unfolded it I was surprised at how solid it is, a little heavier than my old aluminum but the stiff feel, especially when panning, makes up for it. There are two considerations to keep in mind: Befree comes with two models of legs, one with a round nut and a push-lock model, I have round nuts. Most photographers don't like this type of legs because if they are not tightened enough the tripod will fail, this may happen in the future due to wear and tear, but for me the most important fact is that tightening takes time for this reason alone . I would choose a locking configuration. In addition, there are two head configurations for video or photos. I'm most interested in video so I settled on a video head and I think I could always buy and swap out a photo head. You will probably buy another photo tripod with legs that have a locking function.