Manfrotto / Bogen Tripods

Manfrotto/Bogen's main competition on the low end is from such brands as Velbon, Canon and Slik, and on the high end from Gitzo.

Manfrotto is distinguished from the likes of Slik by virtue of not making one-piece tripods; the legs and head in all cases are sold separately, and interchangeable.

The Italian company Manfrotto was founded in the early 70's by Lino Manfrotto, who started life as an industrial and advertising photographer. He realised that the design of tripods had stood still compared with other photographic products and begun designing and developing his own tripod range.

Manfrotto tripods and heads are renowned for their quality and reliability and the range has expanded hugely over the years to incorporate products for stills, digital, video, and studio plus loads of other small accessories.

In fact the range is enormous and it does take a little time to work out where to start. However Manfrotto do produce a simple 3 step guide which really does help to find your way around the vast product range.

Some Manfrotto Products

Manfrotto MN055PROB

Manfrotto MN055MF4

Manfrotto MN048B

MN808RC4

MN410 Junior Geared Head

MN322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Action Ball (Joystick)

MN679B Monopod & MN234RC Quick Release Head