Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Travel Tripod with 496 Center Ball Head from Manfrotto is a 4-section support with the twist M-Lock leg system that quickly unlocks with a 90° turn, enabling you to extend the legs along with the rapid center column to a maximum height of 64.6".
The ergonomic leg-angle button disengages the legs, so you can splay the legs at different heights, and you can completely splay the legs out to a minimum height of 3.5" for low-angle or macro photography. At the same time, the built-in 90° column mechanism allows you to pull the center column out and slide it back in on its side, letting you shoot right over your subject.
The 496 Center Ball Head, which has a load capacity of 22.1 lb, has two independent knobs for the ball movement and for panning, and the main locking knob includes an adjustable tension control on the side of the knob. The head also has a quick release system, which is supplied with a dedicated 200PL PRO plate. To store the tripod or travel with it, the legs fold in the reverse to a length of 16.9" and fit into the included carry bag.
Head
| Head Type | Ball Head |
| Base Mount | 3/8"-16 Female |
| Camera Mounting Screw | 1/4"-20 Male |
| Quick Release Plate Type | Arca-Type, RC2 |
| Number of Bubble Levels | None |
| Friction Control | Yes |
| Independent Pan Lock | Yes |
Pan & Tilt Range
| Vertical Tilt | 0° to +90° |
| Panning Range | 360° |
General
| Load Capacity | 22.1 lb / 10.02 kg |
| Maximum Working Height | 64.6" / 164.1 cm |
| Max Height without Center Column | 55.9" / 141.99 cm |
| Minimum Working Height | 3.5" / 8.9 cm |
| Folded Length | 16.9" / 42.93 cm |
| Materials | Aluminum Alloy |
| Weight | 4.4 lb / 2 kg |
Legs
| Leg Lock Type | Twist Lock |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
| Leg Sections | 4 |
| Bubble Level | No |
| Feet Features | Rubber |
Center Column
| Center Column Shape | Faceted |
| Center Column Sections | 1 |
| Center Column Extension Type | Rapid |
| Lateral / 90-Degree Center Column | Yes |
