Comments on: Manfrotto 785B Tripod http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/ Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:06:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Matt Voran http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/comment-page-1/#comment-431 Matt Voran Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:54:44 +0000 http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/#comment-431 A good idea.... I'd be interested to know what your findings are! A good idea…. I’d be interested to know what your findings are!

]]> By: Erioc Millward http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/comment-page-1/#comment-430 Erioc Millward Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:54:14 +0000 http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/#comment-430 The problem with the clamps cracking has been reported by several users. I was thinking about buying one of these but have serious reservations because this problem. I have a Hama which cost only £10 and the clamps are fine. I think I will visit a store and test one myself before buying. The problem with the clamps cracking has been reported by several users.

I was thinking about buying one of these but have serious reservations because this problem. I have a Hama which cost only £10 and the clamps are fine.

I think I will visit a store and test one myself before buying.

]]> By: Matt Voran http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/comment-page-1/#comment-429 Matt Voran Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:04:35 +0000 http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/#comment-429 Hey thanks for your input. Sorry you had trouble with it. i have been using mine pretty heavily for almost two years and find it to be in perfect condition outside of some normal wear. Maybe you just got a bad unit? Hey thanks for your input. Sorry you had trouble with it. i have been using mine pretty heavily for almost two years and find it to be in perfect condition outside of some normal wear. Maybe you just got a bad unit?

]]> By: Shahid http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/comment-page-1/#comment-428 Shahid Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:17:13 +0000 http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/#comment-428 H, I just bought one of these and I'm very disappointed at the quality, 3 of the leg thumb clamps broke on the first action! I thought I was on a prank show! all the clamps have cracks in them, being made of cheap plastic is the problem. I have two other Manfrotto tripods, the 190 and 55, solid units but very heavy. I don't recommend this for anybody interested i longevity or quality, you get what you pay for. Manfrotto also provided me with no help or service, its in the trash can as I type. H, I just bought one of these and I’m very disappointed at the quality, 3 of the leg thumb clamps broke on the first action! I thought I was on a prank show! all the clamps have cracks in them, being made of cheap plastic is the problem.

I have two other Manfrotto tripods, the 190 and 55, solid units but very heavy.

I don’t recommend this for anybody interested i longevity or quality, you get what you pay for.

Manfrotto also provided me with no help or service, its in the trash can as I type.

]]> By: Concert Photography – Lessons Learned http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/comment-page-1/#comment-427 Concert Photography – Lessons Learned Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:49:46 +0000 http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/#comment-427 [...] like a 100mm or 200mm.  If you are really rich, go get a 70-200mm 2.8 zoom.  I also took my Manfrotto tripod so I could get some distant shots of the stage while dragging the shutter to show motion in the [...] [...] like a 100mm or 200mm.  If you are really rich, go get a 70-200mm 2.8 zoom.  I also took my Manfrotto tripod so I could get some distant shots of the stage while dragging the shutter to show motion in the [...]

]]> By: 10 Amazing Long Exposure Photographs | Almost Pro Foto http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/comment-page-1/#comment-344 10 Amazing Long Exposure Photographs | Almost Pro Foto Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:04:50 +0000 http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/#comment-344 [...] out there and try it!   Remember: You need a tripod for this kind of shooting, so check out the Manfrotto 785b.  It’s AWESOME. Here are 10 of my favorite long exposures to give you some [...] [...] out there and try it!   Remember: You need a tripod for this kind of shooting, so check out the Manfrotto 785b.  It’s AWESOME. Here are 10 of my favorite long exposures to give you some [...]

]]> By: Matt Voran http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/comment-page-1/#comment-289 Matt Voran Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:32:27 +0000 http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/#comment-289 I am sure that you COULD hang a bag for stability, and even though this tripod is probably not as sturdy as larger ones, thats the point of a ultra portable. You give up a little bit, although I can tell you I have never had a situation where my D80 w/200mm lens has been "unstable" on this tripod.... your mileage may vary. I am sure that you COULD hang a bag for stability, and even though this tripod is probably not as sturdy as larger ones, thats the point of a ultra portable. You give up a little bit, although I can tell you I have never had a situation where my D80 w/200mm lens has been “unstable” on this tripod…. your mileage may vary.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Anonymous Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:42:26 +0000 http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/#comment-287 as this is a 2lb tripod, are you able to hang a bag or something on center column post, if this helps in further stabilizing tripod, or in reducing vibrations? performance, how do you think this will fare vs a more heavier tripod like a 5lb Bogen tripod. as this is a 2lb tripod, are you able to hang a bag or something on center column post, if this helps in further stabilizing tripod, or in reducing vibrations? performance, how do you think this will fare vs a more heavier tripod like a 5lb Bogen tripod.

]]> By: Matt Voran http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/comment-page-1/#comment-284 Matt Voran Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:05:37 +0000 http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/#comment-284 "Minimum collapsed height is 17. Sure, the minimum that you can get from the ground is 7" and that is very similar to the slik sprint pro. I was focusing on how small you can get it to carry around, and I overlooked the "ground clearance" spec. Thanks for pointing this out. As for the lever, yes you can lock it into more of a pan head, and yes the bubble level lets you level off the base of the tripod, however your probably going to want to use the guidelines in your camera lens to level your composition. As for the other features, yes the quick release is very nice. I find it super usefull but you will have to be the judge of this yourself. Its a very common feature on tripods these days. The joystick handle is marketing speak, but I DO like the thumb/trigger style press and release. Its just intuitive and comfortable. I will have to look about the warranty, but I imagine its AT LEAST 90 days, if not a year. Thanks for reading and asking questions! “Minimum collapsed height is 17. Sure, the minimum that you can get from the ground is 7″ and that is very similar to the slik sprint pro. I was focusing on how small you can get it to carry around, and I overlooked the “ground clearance” spec. Thanks for pointing this out. As for the lever, yes you can lock it into more of a pan head, and yes the bubble level lets you level off the base of the tripod, however your probably going to want to use the guidelines in your camera lens to level your composition. As for the other features, yes the quick release is very nice. I find it super usefull but you will have to be the judge of this yourself. Its a very common feature on tripods these days. The joystick handle is marketing speak, but I DO like the thumb/trigger style press and release. Its just intuitive and comfortable. I will have to look about the warranty, but I imagine its AT LEAST 90 days, if not a year.

Thanks for reading and asking questions!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/comment-page-1/#comment-283 Anonymous Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:35:09 +0000 http://www.almostprofoto.com/manfrotto-785b-tripod/#comment-283 right, I thought min. height was collapsed 17 inches. when in fact specs say minimum is 6.9 inches. which is very similar to slik sprint pro 6.7". when you lock this lever, does this become (somewhat) a pan head? letting you pan left to right, with no vertical movement? other features on this also include, joystick, bubble level, quick release. how useful are these features in real life? joystick meaning easier to handle or manipulate ball head? or more comfortable? then bubble level lets you get proper horizontal and vertical alignment on your pics? with quick release, how much time or seconds do you save vs tripod with no quick release? is there also 1 year warranty when bought new? right, I thought min. height was collapsed 17 inches. when in fact specs say minimum is 6.9 inches. which is very similar to slik sprint pro 6.7″.

when you lock this lever, does this become (somewhat) a pan head? letting you pan left to right, with no vertical movement?

other features on this also include, joystick, bubble level, quick release.

how useful are these features in real life? joystick meaning easier to handle or manipulate ball head? or more comfortable? then bubble level lets you get proper horizontal and vertical alignment on your pics? with quick release, how much time or seconds do you save vs tripod with no quick release?

is there also 1 year warranty when bought new?

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