- Rotating selectors allow you to change the leg angle.
- Perfect choice for small DSLR and compact video cameras.
- Easy to use head.
- Improved leg locking levers
Product Description
Designed for photographers using lightweight DSLR, compact and bridge cameras, The 7302YB incorporates a quick release ball head with +90°/-90° orientation grooves and repositionable locking lever. The legs can be set at two different angles and It comes complete with a carrying bag. This tripod is the perfect choice for improving your photography. Small, portable, compact and reliable, this is the perfect tripod + head combination. Without the hassle of choosing a separate head, this tripod is always ready to be taken virtually anywhere Among the major innovations of this new tripod are new rotating selectors that allow the shooter to change the leg angles and stronger ergonomic leg locking collars to improve performance and reliability. Maximum Height 56.7”/144 cm; Closed Height 20.1”/51cm; Weight 3.2 lbs./1.47 kg; Max load 7.7 lbs./3.5 kg; Leg section diameters in mm: 26, 22, 18, 14. This replaces the Manfrotto 725B.
J. Levine @ 10:56 am
I hike extensively with my camera gear, and until recently lugged around my heavy Manfrotto Pro tripod. Although not as super-stable as the Manfrotto Pro, I was very impressed with the compact size and always above-par Manfrotto quality.
I have mounted my Canon 5D2 with a 24-105L lens without any issues at all. The same camera with a 100-400L works, but needs babysitting. It’s a heavy set-up and tends to creep a bit with the small ball head. That being said, I will never be without a tripod again on long treks. This is a lightwieght, compact, and quality tripod. It can get pretty low for macro shots, and fully extended is no problem for my 6′ height. I prefer not to extend the center column and crouch down a bit for even better stability.
This is one of the best tripods for your dollar in the “compact” category. It is a quality unit that will serve you well for years. Mine has been banged around and used extensively for the last few months…no problems at all!
Shailesh Mishra @ 1:00 pm
This is a great tripod if you are looking for something light weight and still provides the much needed functionality. This is a quality product and is very durable. We do a lot of hiking etc and it comes pretty handy as it folds into a decent size. We have taken this tripod to 5 National Park trips this year, and it has done fantastic job.
The Ball-Head is great and that just gives you so much flexibility in the setup of the shot.
We use SONY-Alpha (200K) as our SLR to mount. I am sure it can handle other similar SLRs too. The construction of this tripod is very sturdy.
Overall, if you budget is right for this, go for it. Even paying little more than what you had planned for, will pay you off in terms of the quality and features that you will get.
Hope that helps!
I. Gan @ 3:59 pm
I did a lot of research on tripods before getting one of these for myself. You must remember that no matter how good a tripod is, its useless if its not going to be left at home. This tripod folds quite compactly and is light enough to carry around on most hiking trips. Its rated 3.5kg weight limit is good enough for a dSLR with zoom lens up to 200mm. Pretty much strong enough for the stuff most beginner to intermediate photographers will use. The included ball head is surprisingly solid for its size. Backed by a solid company in the tripod industry, I do not think you can find a better tripod for the price. I highly recommend this tripod.
J. Rowan-Stern @ 6:58 pm
So far, I have had great luck with this. I’ve used it several times and put it through some pretty dirty conditions and so far everything works as advertised. For the money, you can’t beat it! I wouldn’t use this as a primary tripod, but if you’re just starting out, and don’t have a lot of money, this will do just fine. It would also work great as a secondary or back-up.
UPDATE:
In the past few weeks I’ve noticed an issue with the head that is annoying to say the least. Every time I tighten the head with the locking lever/screw, it has a nasty habit of feeling like it’s getting tight then gets loose before it gets tight again. Almost the same feeling you get when a bolt start to strip. It will eventually tighten but if feel the head tighten and then let go of the camera for a moment and continue to tighten, you can have a rude awakening of the head actually getting loose, and camera flopping over. If this persists, I may have to either buy a new head or send the whole thing back. And we alllll know how much fun that will be.
Erik Pettee @ 9:12 pm
I read a ton of reviews about multiple tripods and decided to give this one a try. It’s without a doubt a great value. You certainly get a lot of tripod for the money. And I have to say it exceeded my expectations and they were set pretty high by other reviewers.
I didn’t need to read a single instruction to operate every feature of this tripod. I know tripods aren’t terribly feature-rich, but every part of this tripod is intuitive, designed beautifully simple and is easy to use.
My favorite part is that the center shaft inverts easily and quickly allowing you to mount your camera on the underside of the tripod, between the legs, for low-to-the-ground shots and angles. This is a pretty cool feature in my mind that stands out, but I’m not sure how common it is with other tripods.
The ball mount appears to be VERY strong, although I don’t have any experience with other ball mounts to compare it to. I am however, a pretty mechanically-savvy guy and consider the entire tripod including the ball mount to be of sound design and easy-to-use in practice. (I’m also a user interface designer, so I appreciate well-though-out ergonomics and intuitive design.)
With regard to weight – it just feels right. Heavy enough to feel very sturdy and of high build quality, but light enough to carry on a few-mile hike. The carry case is nice for every day use, but I would strap it to a backpack for longer outings.
Overall, I can’t imagine a better tripod can be made for the money. The name Manfrotto too, is consistent with quality, so don’t hesitate to buy. The product also comes with a 3-year warranty.