Bogen Manfrotto Tripod
The Bogen Manfrotto tripod is one of the best line of Manfrotto tripods out there. When it comes to buying a tripod, it’s not as simple as you may think. There are many different tripod brands out there, but few of the brands offer any substantial quality. The Bogen line of Manfrotto tripods has been around for decades now and they have a solid reputation for being both affordable and high quality.
When you want to buy a new tripod, here is what usually happens. You walk into your local department store and throw down 20 or thirty dollars for a cheap plastic tripod. You user that tripod with your camera system for a couple months and then switch. Why? Because you find the tripod system so frustrating to use because of a complete lack of ergonomics or the tripod simply breaks. You then end up buying a slightly better tripod only to experience the same thing.
Why not avoid this hassle and buy a good tripod right from the get go? You can spend anywhere from 20 bucks to 700 bucks on a tripod. The Bogen Manfrotto line is a good, mid-tier solution for those who want a well engineered tripod that’s both stable and affordable.
Now, you can’t expect the lightest and most feature rich tripods (Gitzo tripods win those awards), but Manfrotto tripods have a very good reputation – and a well deserved one at that. Now it really depends on what sort of features you are looking for in a good tripod. There are some things you need to consider before purchasing a tripod.
For one, you need to think about your height. Some tripods are made for taller people and some are made for shorter people. You are also going to need to consider the size of the tripod when the legs have been contracted. Tripods that are taller will be less portable. Then you need to consider how many leg extensions are on the tripod. Tripods with more extensions (leg joints that retract) can contract smaller, but are often less “stable.” You are going to need to think about the weight of the tripod too. In fact, many photographers consider the weight to be one of the most important features. If you have a heavy tripod, it’s very difficult to travel with it. You will also need to think about the type of tripod ballhead you want to add to your tripod – this is the connection point between your camera and your ballhead.
So as you see, picking out the best tripod is a tough choice. You really need to look at your specific needs then choose a tripod based on those. You certainly won’t go wrong with a Manfrotto Bogen tripod, however – all of their tripods are fairly high quality and affordable.