Manfrotto Element MII, Aluminium

I love the size, stability, and quality of this tripod! Everything about this tripod feels mature, thoughtful, and polished. The rubber twist locks are thick, strong, and comfortable. The height is surprisingly good for a tall person like me. There are some heavy-duty plastic components, including the base plate. But they seem very high-quality. As far as travel tripods go, this is going to be the most sturdy. I tried other brands including the MeFoto backpacker (which is amazingly small and light) but it was too short for me and not stable enough to hold my large Canon DSLR and lenses. Other brands may offer almost the same height, but with the last leg segment barely thicker than a pencil. I also tried and returned two other non name-brand carbon fiber tripods which had the weight allowance but not the stability of legs due to rather flimsy carbon fiber legs fully extended. Finally, after a few weeks of searching, I decided to go with this Manfrotto because of the name brand and other positive reviews (elsewhere) for its stability. Other new brands seem nice but I was concerned about quality control issues and do not foresee these companies standing by their product like an established brand will. I wanted to love the carbon fiber tripods -- who wouldn't be exited about a 79" carbon fiber tripod for $99?! At the end of the day, I felt most comfortable placing my $2,000 Canon DSLR + zoom lenses on this tripod. I even walked around with the camera attached and the legs extended. No concern of the camera coming loose. If you're looking for a travel tripod, this is not going to be the lightest of the bunch. But it is still light and one of the best values out there by a reputable brand.

This tripod performs excellently. It's very sturdy and can handle a good amount of weight without any issues. I'm also impressed with how lightweight and easy it is to carry, making it the perfect companion for travel or shooting on the go. Highly recommended!

This is a really great tripod. Very easy to use, no assembly, holds my camera still.

Great quality, quick set up, and easy to throw on the side of the pack to make sure I get those steady shots for photos and video!! It's lightweight for the durability as well!! Worth the $$$ for a quality product like this!!

A quality company, as is known, I purchased it on sale, and I was happy to receive a high-quality product, made in Italy, reaches the appropriate height, it seems that even the small parts are of good quality and of a high standard, there is room for improvement in the shape of the clip with which you change the position of the tripod legs, when the legs are open, the clip on top, which is made of plastic, seems to have been pushed in an unprofessional manner and is bent, although I did not experience any damage to the tripod due to this drawback, but certainly a reliable company should create an object perfectly, all in all an excellent tripod!

I bought this based on the Wirecutter recommendation and I’m glad I did. It’s solidly built and very stable. Highly adjustable and relatively lightweight for its build. Yes you can find cheaper alternatives but this one feels like it’s going to last a very long time. Strong positive recommendation …

Seemed sturdy at first- After 1 day of use the legs jammed and were very difficult to close Also the interior piece holding the leg extensions in fell out very quickly I was traveling with this item and it literally fell apart within a week. It was such a pain to carry around since the legs wouldn’t close all the way or you had to push so so hard that I almost hurt myself. Made my whole trip so much more difficult, Save your money

Tripod itself is great the only draw back is flimsy mountain head put a different head on and it works great.

I’ve used a few different Manfrotto tripods, all within the entry-mid-level product line. This tripod carries the same genes with some minor improvements. It’s only fair to compare it and review it relative to other tripods in the same price range, and in general, it cannot be compared to a professional tripod. This tripod is for casual users who want a working solution. This tripod feels light, not as light as carbon fibre tripods, but light enough that hiking with it would not add a significant load. It folds up relatively small and isn’t too bulky. As a compromise to the lightness and compactness, it feels slightly unstable; you may need to add some weight to the included hook attachment. Ease of use is alright, nothing too special and don’t expect to use this tripod for video; while it can pan, it can’t be compared to a video tripod head. It gets the job done for photos, and that’s all I have to say. The head is the most stable/least flimsy part of the tripod. The legs seem like a future issue in the coming. The other tripods I’ve used were designed with clips or a much more solid-feeling tightening ring. It feels like it’s either not tight enough or any tighter, and you risk damaging the legs. I can also see the legs just wearing out in a year and refusing to lock or unlock. It does not have a very reassuring feel. Although once you get the legs extended, locked and ready to go, it feels like a nice light tripod. Overall, the weight and aesthetic design are the biggest pros for this tripod. The head is solid, not fantastic, but not lacking either. The portability and build are excellent (not comparing to carbon fibre). The leg extension mechanism is challenging and feels likely to break, but it works for now. Stability is a bit rocky, but that goes for almost all lightweight tripods; the tripod has no significant unwanted flex. *As a side note, instead of a hook attachment/end cap, it came with an extra flat one. I didn’t get a hook attachment but got a duplicate flat cap instead. However, I worked it out with Amazon support (they were great).

Comienzo en la fotografía y cumple bastante bien con mis necesidades. Es estable y de excelente material. El instructivo es un poco confuso, pero es lo menos importante.

Got it cause it was from manfrotto and it didn't disappoint , I put it through beach sand during active waves and after shoot just removed it yes removed each parts individually they provide an Allen key and yes most of it can be easily dismantled or tightened they promote the consumer to do it no warrenty goes void . Apart from it my only qualm is ball head is not detachable and the base plate is not replaceable according to the internet.

Me gustó mucho

A great tripod to take travelling as we only travel with carry on.