Manfrotto Element MII TRIPOD: unboxing and field test
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- This is the most compact of the travel tripods we have tested, light weight and very affordable is it the right tripod for you?
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Thanks for the interesting and well presented video. I recently bought this tripod and I do macro work close to the ground. I bought a 50 mm 3/8th (I think it was 3/8th) bolt and made up a washer to fit and a couple of rubber gaskets. I then removed the centre column and attached the ball head directly to the apex of the tripod, tightened up the camera to it and could then do close to the ground photography. However, care must be taken when doing this because if the bolt is too long it can puncture the camera body when tightening. The other option is to buy the Three Legged Thing (Brian, I believe) which you can screw the ball head directly to top of tripod after removing centre column. This tripod also gives you good height even without the centre column but comes in quite a bit more expensive. I like the lightness and compact size of the Manfrotto Elements mk II carbon fibre option though.
Hi Amanda & Linus. Just writing in to say helloand thank you so much for your effort in creating this content. Came across this exact tripod (I'm from Malaysia) and am glad to have found a really good quality and fair review on this tripod. Subbed!
Oh that’s awesome!
Thanks for commenting !!!
First tripod. I only need it for photography on certain occasions. I got an open box deal for $47 today. It was used for display only. For my needs this should be just about perfect.
Really liked his review! Subscribed
Thanks!
Thanx. That was a good and very helpful video!
Nice review. I own this and it is quite sturdy for my Nikon D7000 w/battery grip and Sigma150-600mm lens with no issues.
As a reference, 28 grams = 1 ounce and 1kg = 2.2lbs. 2.5cm = 1 inch.
When looking at budget tripods this one an excellent choice!
Thanks for commenting!
I have one that size-love it!
You CAN take the central column out.The threaded hook accessory shows that you can take aout the similar plastic element which blocks the central column at the end by unscrewing it.
Thanks so much for the tip! Actually gave this tripod to a buddy of ours so I will pass it on!
@@soldoutmedia8025 good to be friend of yours =8*)
I lost my M1 so I just got a M2. Hope it will be great.
Thank you!
Thanks for the comment!
very nice analysis of this tripod. I was thinking to buy or not to buy this one and your video was really helpful. تشکر از ویدئوی بسیار عالی شما
Glad we could help! We have some other tripods we have tested in this range too, you should check them out!
I was looking for a video on this tripod, as it didn't come with instructions and has a lot more too it then my old tripod. I wish I has seen this video before I got it may of put me off getting it. What I don't like is the leg locks you mentioned. I used tripod for 2nd time to day and needed the legs to go lower but then had no stability. I also hate the plate that attaches to camera. I'm used to quick release, this is annoying to line up plate with tripod then have to screw it in. I've used twice and don't like this tripod but stuck with it now.
If you get a chance to trade it or sell it consider picking up a vanguard tripod. We have done a few vanguard reviews and I am really pleased with their quality and convenience. The price is not bad at all either. We tested their Veo Go 3 235ab (149$ ish), it was surprisingly sturdy for a tiny tripod.
www.vanguardworld.co.uk/collections/tripods/products/veo-3go-235ab
I preferred this much more than the Manfrotto elements, at least in terms of a compact travel tripod.
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Very nice review. Thank you for sharing. 😊
Thanks for watching!!
manfrotto element mii (2020) 4:45 , 7:17 Field test , 9:01 maximum payload 8kg , 9:32 , 10:25
No plastik,Polimer 👍
Does the ball head knob have friction control?
Its pretty basic so I don’t think you have much friction control on the ball head but you can put another ball head on no problem.
No, unfortunately it doesn't.
can i remove ball head and use fluid head ?
yes
Sometimes, plastic tripods was 50€...
Worst tripod I’ve ever used or bought. Do not buy this. The grey locks that you use to lock it into place move themselves to a different notch and the tripod isn’t sturdy. Do not buy.
I am not surprised. Like I said this is not a tripod for a serious user I would recommend this to someone like my mother who would rarely use it- she would save money. But over all this was a very plastic tripod!
@@soldoutmedia8025 far better ones for less price like the Benro i5. I mean the tripod itself is okay but the leg locking mechanisms are annoying and don’t stay in place.
thank you, now i know that it'a plastic
so i wont buy it, it's not mentioned in the spec
The tripod is not plastic, it just has some plastic parts, in fact it is very sturdy. I handles a Nikon D7000 with attached battery grip and a Sigma 150"600mm lens with no issues.
Why the hell are you spending 90% of the video talking about upside down....... maybe 1 out of 100 would use it like that.... Cant you make a proper review????
You’re funny
What would your review consist of?
Oh shut up.😅