Manfrotto announces Befree GT XPRO tripod

Boundless creative freedom for travel-ready professionals and macro photographers on-the-go

• The Befree GT XPRO is the first Manfrotto travel tripod with built-in 90° column for enhanced creative versatility
• Completes the Befree range of high-performance travel tripods
• Lightweight, sturdy aluminum and carbon fiber versions in an impressive compact size

Upper Saddle River, NJ – September 10, 2019 – Manfrotto, world leader in the photography, imaging equipment and accessories industry, introduces the Befree GT XPRO Travel Tripod Kit. Dedicated to professional travel photographers who are always ready to set off on challenging creative adventures, this new addition to the Befree family enables photographers to unleash their creativity. By combining the sturdiness and reliability of the Befree GT series with the versatility of Manfrotto’s celebrated 90° column, this compact professional tripod is unique to the market.

The new Befree GT XPRO is a premium travel tripod kit, 100% engineered, designed and manufactured in Italy. This groundbreaking support solution, with its premium quality materials, precision machining and meticulous design, completes the Manfrotto Befree range, further solidifying its position as the premier reference for travel photography support solutions. The Befree GT XPRO comes in the same folded compact size as the successful Befree GT family, measuring only 16.9 inches. It is the first Manfrotto travel tripod developed for on-the-go photographers who shoot macro or low-angle shots and need more versatility.

The new Befree GT XPRO travel tripod comes in both aluminum and carbon fiber versions and features intuitive and ergonomic design. This is the first travel tripod to feature both Manfrotto’s innovative 180° foldable legs and its iconic built-in 90° column mechanism, housed in the tripod’s top casting. The 90° column is stored out of the photographer’s way until it is time to create epic visuals with a challenging overhead macro shot or a low-to-the-ground capture. Photographers can keep their new Befree GT XPRO safe and travel-ready in the supplied Befree bag.

When it’s time to capture the decisive moment, setting up the Befree GT XPRO is a breeze. Simply twist the legs to securely set it up with the intuitive M-lock system and choose one of the three independent tripod’s ergonomic side-pull selectors.

This lightweight tripod provides impeccable performance and impressive stability to assist photographers in capturing their best shots in a solution weighing only 3.88 pounds in carbon fiber or 4.41 pounds in aluminum.

The Befree GT XPRO features the Manfrotto 496 Center Ball Head with independent panoramic and friction knobs for smooth movement and remarkable locking power to support an impressive 22.05 pounds of photography gear, including DSLRs or CSCs with zoom lenses. The included 200PL-PRO rubberized plate increases camera grip and makes it fully compatible with Manfrotto’s RC2 and Arca-type head attachments.

In addition to the new Befree GT XPRO, Manfrotto introduces the Top Lock Traveler Quick Release Adaptor. The new Top Lock Traveler Quick Release Adaptor is the first Arca-Swiss adaptor on the market that is fully compatible with the Befree tripod kit range as well as Manfrotto’s 494, 496, and 498 ball heads. Specifically, the MSQ6T is compatible with the MH490-BH, MH494-BHUS, MH496-BHUS, 494RC2 and 498RC2 ball head. Adaptor is compatible with all Arca-type camera plates and L-brackets as well as Manfrotto’s 200PL-PRO.

The new Befree GT XPRO Travel Tripod Kit and Top Lock Traveler Quick Release Adaptor are the natural choice for professionals with wanderlust whose creativity knows no bounds.

All models are available on the Manfrotto website and at select authorized Manfrotto Dealers.

 

 

Item Number                   Description                                                                                   Price            Availability

MKBFRA4GTXP-BUS    Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Travel Tripod Kit, Aluminum        $289.99      Now
MKBFRC4GTXP-BUS    Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Travel Tripod Kit, Carbon Fiber  $429.99       Now
MSQ6T                            Manfrotto Top Lock Traveler Quick Release Adaptor             $39.99         Now

About Manfrotto

Manfrotto is the world leader in the design and production of professional products for photography and videography. The company was founded in 1972 based on Lino Manfrotto’s experience and mission to support and simplify the work of reporters, photographers and videographers. The Imagine More line adds to this historical mission, with the idea of fueling the enthusiasm of amateur photographers and supporting the surge of independent content creators.

About Vitec Imaging Solutions

Vitec Imaging Solutions is a division of the Vitec Group, a global provider of products and services for the broadcasting and imaging market. Vitec Imaging Solutions designs, manufactures and distributes high performance, premium branded products, which enable the capture and sharing of exceptional images. With a portfolio that includes nine premium brands – Manfrotto, JOBY, Lowepro, Gitzo, Syrp, Rycote, Lastolite, Avenger, Colorama – Vitec Imaging Solutions is the world’s leading provider of accessories for the imaging market. Vitec Imaging Solutions brands are exclusively distributed in the United States through its owned platform: Vitec Imaging Distribution, 10 Mountainview Road Ste 320S, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458.