Specifications

VIDEO TRIPODS
In the chart we suggest how to combine our tripods with your camcorder depending on the different type/format of camcorder you use.
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WHAT IS TORSIONAL RIGIDITY?
Maximum torsional rigidity is the first feature all videographers want from their video tripod.
A professional video tripod has to provide a rock solid base that is not sensitive to the mechanical stress induced by the tilt and pan movement.
Weight and the maximum/minimum working height are other important factors which need to be taken in serious consideration when choosing your
video tripod.
Manfrotto has been the first manufacturer in the world that has created both the traditional twin leg design video tripod and a single leg tube concept,
which do not sacrifice the weight and working height of a tripod for its torsional rigidity performance. The MDEVE tripod and the traditional
photographic design ones offer the best tripod solution for the latest professional MINI DV and DV camcorder.
Video tripods
VIDEO TRIPOD LEG STRUCTURE & MATERIALS
Video tripods can be divided into two groups based on their leg types: those with single legs throughout, and those with twin parallel legs in the top
sections. Most tripods use circular profile tubes, while the MDEVE 755MF3 and 756MF3 use a three-faceted profile which helps to eliminate all
unwanted rotation. In the case of carbon fiber tripods the legs can be clamped into the tripod top crown rather than glued in.
Camcorder
Weight
From 2.2 to 13.2 lb. From 15.4 to 33.1 lb. Number of Stage
Tripod to Head
Attachment
Material
Number and Size of CCD One 1/4” Three 1/3” Three 1/2” or 2/3”
Format
Micro DV
Mini DV
DVD
Mini DV
DV
DV cam
DVC Pro
DIGI Beta
Betacam SP
Betacam SX
From 22
to 44.1 lb
Over
44.1 lb
Digital camcorder models
SINGLE LEG
755MF3 x 2 3/8” Male thread Carbon
756MF3 x 2 3/8” Male thread Carbon
755B x 2 3/8” Male thread Aluminum
756B x 2 3/8” Male thread Aluminum
745B
745MF3
x
x
2
2
3/8” Male thread
3/8” Male thread
Aluminum
Carbon
190SSB x 2 3/8” Male thread Aluminum
3221WN x 2 3/8” Male thread Aluminum
3068 x x 2 3/8” Male thread Aluminum
528XB
TWIN LEG
532ART x x x 2 75 mm+100 mm bowl Aluminum
542ART x x x 2 75 mm+100 mm bowl Carbon
525MVB x x x 2 75 mm bowl Aluminum
515MVB x x 2 100 mm bowl Aluminum
3193 x x 1 100 mm bowl Aluminum
3185 x x 1 100 mm bowl Aluminum
3182
351MVCF
x
x
x
x
1
1
75 mm bowl
75 mm bowl
Aluminum
Carbon
x23/8” Male thread Aluminum
Tripod models