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| Bogen / Manfrotto 785 Modo Maxi Photo Video Grip Head Tripod | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bogen
Category: Photography
Buy New: Too low to display
New (15) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 23.8 x 5.4 x 5.3
MPN: 785B
Model: 785B
UPC: 719821258070
EAN: 0719821258070
ASIN: B000FA7PQ2
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great portability and stability.. not so good head. July 27, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The good:
1.- It's the most stable tripod I've used, in it's weight and portability category.
2.- Great when used with small camcorders (I use it with the very small Sony HDR-CX7). Some great tripods are way over the size and weight, almost a waste for this kind of camcorders, and when you buy a smaller tripod you feel the camera is in danger (very poor tripods). With this one, you feel safe, and at the same time you don't feel it's a waste of size, weight or price.
3.- The quick lock system is great.
4.- great appearance.
The not so good:
1.- I have to say that I'm not crazy about the head (ball type) that comes with the tripod. It appears to be solid and all that, and it's really beautiful and small. Ok. The problem is when you can do stuff like panning. The head can be set in two positions: PHOTO and VIDEO. The PHOTO position gives you 3 axis movement freedom, and once you get the angle, you lock the head and that's it. The VIDEO position allows you 2 axis movement (left-right and up-down). You find the angle and lock the head. But you can't lock an independent axis of the head, and that's not good. For example, if you want to pan left to right with the up-down axis locked, you just can't do that, so you have to pan keeping the up-down axis locked by hand. And when you try to lock something, it locks the complete ball of the head. I don't have problems with this issue and my small camera, and I achieve great panning
Conclusion:
The issue with the head isn't a reason for not buying the tripod, because the overall quality is awesome. I would buy it again. The thing is, I wish I knew this kind of information before, just in case, given I'm not a professional.
Light, easy to use, sturdy July 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Had a chance to use this product on a few occasions, and for my light setup, has far exceeded any expectations.
Very light and easily adjustable. Takes seconds to set up a shot. Head is sturdy.
Only real negative is if you're looking to take panoramics w/ stitching, the head is not made for it. Also wish you could remove the head for storage/travel.
 A Great Tripod For Light Equipment July 4, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I really like this tripod. It goes very well with my Canon Rebel Xsi and most lenses (50mm, 18-55mm...).
Pros:
- Good price for a Bogen/Manfrotto.
- Light, great for travel.
- Good build quality.
- Very easy to use and to get it into the configuration you want.
- Goes from 6.9 inches to 59 inches (1.50 meters)!
Cons:
- Will not handle heavy equipment-over 2.2 pounds.
- Panning (shooting panoramas) is harder than when using more expensive tripod ball heads.
Overall it's a great tripod, with some limitations. If you know you will not have more than 2 pounds in equipment and given the price range, I highly recommend it.
Good until it broke.... April 19, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
When I bought this about a year ago I thought it was great: sturdy, lightweight, and made of good material. Fits my Canon 400D and Nikon D80 well and everything was good until it broke yesterday. IT IS NOT WATERPROOF!!! If your a nature photographer like me, then make sure you don't get the whole thing in water. I dropped mine, by accident of course, about 20 feet into the water, and when I found it, part of the leg was stuck so I tried to push it together and then pull it apart and it just pulled right apart. I was pissed now realizing that what I thought was a good tripod could not stand up to water. Overall this was a good tripod until it broke and I'll be attempting to buy a waterproof manfrotto soon....
Manfrotto 785B tripod - Good tripod for travelling March 16, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This little tripod is great for traveling. I mounted my D200 + 17-55mm lens on it was quite stable. The only bad thing is the non-removable head. Then again what do you expect for a $80 dollar product. It beats carrying a 6lbs (with head) tripod when you go on a trip...
To increase the stability, just hang some weights on the tripod and that should do the job.
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