Manfrotto

    Video tripods are the best type of tripods to use for shooting landscapes
    May 20, 2019 John Aldred

    During my recent visit to the USA, I decided to forego the lightweight travel tripods and go with something a little more substantial. Something that…

    First look at Manfrotto’s new Nitrotech 600 series fluid video tripod heads
    Apr 16, 2019 John Aldred

    Manfrotto’s new Nitrotech 608 and Nitrotech 612 fluid video tripod heads represent the latest in Manfrotto’s fluid head technology. Designed to offer the smoothest level…

    Manfrotto parent company, Vitec, acquires motion control company Syrp
    Feb 18, 2019 John Aldred

    Vitec Imaging Solutions, a division of The Vitec Group, has acquired New Zealand based camera slider and motion control company Syrp. The acquisition actually happened…

    2018 DIYP Gift Guide – Accessories
    Dec 7, 2018 John Aldred

    Photography and video seem to come with a never-ending need for extras and accessories. And after we’ve bought our cameras, lenses, lights and bags to put…

    Manfrotto announces two new light and rigid carbon fibre professional video tripods
    Sep 18, 2018 John Aldred

    Manfrotto has today announced two new sets of Carbon Fibre Twin Leg video tripod legs. Designed to lighten the load while still being very rugged…

    Manfrotto launches a trio of new Befree travel tripods for photo and video
    Sep 12, 2018 John Aldred

    Manfrotto has just announced three new tripods. A new version of the Befree Live with Quick Power Lock (QPL) levers, mixing the best parts (yes,…

    DIYP reviews the Manfrotto Befree Live Twist travel tripod – A great travel companion for video
    Sep 3, 2018 John Aldred

    I’m going to save you all a lot of time and tell you from the start that I really like the Manfrotto Befree Live Twist…

    Manfrotto beefs up its travel range with 4 new tripods and 2 ball heads
    Jun 6, 2018 John Aldred

    It’s the time of year, at least for those of us in the northern hemisphere where the days are long, and we’re starting to get…

    DIYP Reviews the Manfrotto Element Carbon – Small but mighty
    Dec 11, 2017 John Aldred

    The Manfrotto Element series of aluminum travel tripods have become quite popular since their initial release.  Now they’ve updated the line with the new Element…

    2017 DIYP Gift Guide – Accessories
    Nov 24, 2017 John Aldred

    Accessories are the unsung heroes of photography. They’re the items we own, that aid in our photography, but of which we rarely speak. They help get us…