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Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Twist Carbon Tripod (MKBFRTC4FB-BH)
Product Code: K368516B
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The Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Twist Carbon Tripod (MKBFRTC4FB-BH) has been updated to create the perfect travel system with a lightweight design and high payload for mirrorless equipment.
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- Updated lightweight carbon fibre travel tripod from Manfrotto with new leg design, updated ball head and stylish graphics
- Includes an Arca-style quick release plate for all sorts of attachments including L-brackets and lens collars
- Features twist locks for a quick and stable setup with a 9kg payload to support a mirrorless camera and lens
- Top spider includes Manfrotto’s Easy Link attachment to support filmmaking and photography accessories
- Ball head includes friction control which is integrated into the main control knob enabling custom friction control
Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Twist Carbon Tripod (MKBFRTC4FB-BH) Summary
At just 1.27kg, the Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Twist Carbon Tripod (MKBFRTC4FB-BH) is the lightest model in the range of compact travel-ready tripods. It boasts a new leg and ball head design and features popular twist locks, which are quick to engage and secure.
The latest carbon fibre tripod from Manfrotto is designed for photo enthusiasts who want a lightweight system that supports a mirrorless camera and compacts down for travel. The Befree Advanced AS includes Arca-compatible attachment for brackets, lens collars and more, while being designed with sleek, black and red graphics.
The kit includes a redesigned MH494 ball head with an independent panoramic knob, that enables you to move the included head horizontally for panorama shots, while keeping all other settings locked in place. A carry bag and 200PL-PRO QR plate are also included for versatile setups.
The updated BeFree range is compact, lightweight and ready for travel, and despite weighing just 1.27 kg the MKBFRTC4FB-BH has a maximum working height of 150cm, and a compact closed length of 40cm.
Whether you’re a photographer or a hybrid creator who also captures video on occasion, this is a great solution for your mirrorless camera system, which also supports small accessories like an LED light or monitor on the Easy Link mount.
Key Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Twist Carbon Tripod Features
- Arca-compatible camera attachment suitable for mirrorless camera and lens
- Up to 9kg safety payload
- Compatible with an L-bracket, camera cage, telephoto lens collar mount
- Top spider with Easy Link feature for accessory attachment
- Smooth movement and impressive locking power with a simple twist
- Updated ball head and legs design
- Full movement control thanks to three independent panoramic and friction knobs
- Comes with a carry bag for all types of hand luggage
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Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Tripod comparison
The Advanced range is available in three options with Aluminium lever locks or twist locks, and carbon fibre with twist lock models. The table below highlights key specs of the three options.
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SKU |
MKBFRTC4FB-BH |
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Payload |
9 kg |
9 kg |
9 kg |
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Material |
Aluminium |
Aluminium |
Carbon fibre |
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Weight |
1.61 kg |
1.51 kg |
1.27 kg |
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Max height |
151 cm |
150 cm |
150 cm |
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Min height |
40 cm |
40 cm |
41 cm |
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Closed length |
40 cm |
40 cm |
41 cm |
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Head |
Ball Head (MH494-BH) |
Ball Head (MH494-BH) |
Ball Head (MH494-BH) |
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Plate type |
200PL-PRO |
200PL-PRO |
200PL-PRO |
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Leg lock type |
Lever Locks |
Twist Locks |
Twist Locks |
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Carry Bag |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
What’s in the box
- Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS Twist Carbon Tripod (MKBFRTC4FB-BH)
- Ball Head (MH494-BH)
- 200PL-PRO, Arca-type plate
- Carry bag
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
