Specifications

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Technical Features MDEVE TRIPODS
The much-heralded arrival of the digital era has brought with it a drastic reduction in weight and size of video camera equipment, matched by
enormous advances in the picture quality achievable with the most minuscule of systems.
Those working in the video sector are demanding camera supports that are tailored to these small new cameras but that make no compromises in key
areas such as rigidity which could jeopardize the fluidity and smoothness of camera movements. It is out of these demands that Manfrotto’s MDeVe
series was born.
Aimed at the DV, Mini DV and Micro DV markets, this family of tripods provides high performance with an extremely compact and lightweight structure.
The series is made up of six tripods; three are entirely in aluminum and three have carbon fiber leg sections with magnesium castings.
All six are two-stage tripods and are supplied with quick release leg locking levers, asymmetric leg angle presets and, most significantly, our patent-
pending, rapid center column with built-in leveling half ball. The fact that the 50mm diameter ball with bubble spirit level is attached not to the tripod
top spider but to the top of the center column allows you to level the top plate (and consequently the head and camera) and even adjust the camera
height without needing to make micro adjustments to the tripod legs, representing timesaving and added convenience. Manfrotto MDeVe tripods -
avant-garde digital video camera support.
Four different leg angle settings.
Center column with built-in 50 mm
half ball locked using the
rotating grip located at the
bottom of the center column.
Tilt range: +15°/-15°
Tripod to head connection via
a 3/8” male thread, built-in spirit
level and three grub screws for
secure locking mountings.
Quick action lever leg lock
system (45° run).
Mounted on a built-in 50mm
half bowl leveling system
(on 745B and 745MF3 tripods).
Rubber feet
Compatible accessory:
LEVELING CENTER
COLUMN ANGLE BRACKET 553
This simple bracket enables you to work with the
center column in the horizontal position while keeping
the head parallel to the ground. Single tube leg profile
made of round-section aluminum or carbon fiber.
Single tube leg profile made
of round-section aluminum
or carbon fiber.
Model shown: 755B