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  1. rka

    Manfrotto Befree Live - Any good?

    Did my first field test today with EM5 + Panny 100-400mm lens. The tripod supports the weight well enough and is overall very portable. However the video head is not really an improvement from a standard ball head at 800mm equivalent focal length. Controlled panning at 800mm with the light...
  2. rka

    Manfrotto Befree Live - Any good?

    Just got the Befree Live kit and setup my OMD EM5 with Pana 100-400mm lens. So far, looks like a good buy. A bit heavier than expected but much lighter and compact than my 3221 + 501 setup. More stable than I expected and the fluid head works quite well, but with adjustment limitations. Will...
  3. rka

    Manfrotto Befree Live - Any good?

    Thanks. I've been looking for a hiking tripod primarily for use as a video tripod for a mirrorless camera plus long lens. Will buy.
  4. rka

    Manfrotto Befree Live - Any good?

    For a small tripod with fluid head, how useful for bird photos with 300/4 type lens? Expect will be very shaky with slight breeze.
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