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| Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod with Integrated Ball Head with Dove Tail Plate and Carrying Bag (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Manfrotto
Category: Photography
List Price: $128.00
Buy New: $112.00
You Save: $16.00 (13%)
New (4) from $112.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  38 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 7.7
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 27 x 4 x 4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 725B
Model: 725B
UPC: 719821262312
EAN: 0719821262312
ASIN: B000FFSDCC
Release Date: April 14, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Steady as she goes... February 29, 2008
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
OK, so you need a tripod.
Who knew that it would be so helpful? I guess everyone except me. I had an image in my mind of guerilla-shooting, stealth-imaging...and found that there was a ton of stuff I was missing 'cuz 'ya just can't hold it steady enough in certain low-light or long-exposure conditions. Like the lunar eclipse, ok? I missed it. Got two moons instead of one, and big streaks of blurs that were supposed to be stars.
So, you start looking for tripods, and read the recommendations and get confused. Let's simplify things a bit: no tripod will work in a hurricane, so get what you think is light enough, small enough to actually carry out into the field and use. That's the Bogen-Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod (with carrying case!).
Good cost-value ratio, (it's so cheap!!!) and it holds my Canon 5D with 24-105mm attached securely! Hey, it's not made for this...it's supposed to be for point-and-shoots. But it's plenty steady, plenty tall, reverses center shaft for ground-level shooting, has a quick-release plate and a ball head that's fab for getting things level, and the setup takes less than 30 seconds! Best investment I've made! No regrets, and when is the last time you felt that way about any camera equipment? Don't you usually rue the cost, or have some minor quibble about performance?
Not with this baby. Best bang for the buck.
Tremendous! February 10, 2008
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
What a great tripod! Sturdy and lightweight -- and the carrying bag makes it really easy to sling over your shoulder. I learned a long time ago that I won't use a tripod if it's too heavy for me to carry, and I also learned that lightweight tripods break easily and are flimsy. Not this one! It does everything I need it to, and then some. Very occasionally, I do feel that I need three hands for it and my camera. But that feeling is more than made up for by how easy it is to carry around. The only way I can imagine wanting a different tripod is if I were doing studio work.
I should mention that I've used this tripod exclusively with dSLRs, including the Canon 20D, and so far there's been no lens that it couldn't support, including a 70-300mm lens.
Great tripod January 7, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This tripod is great for beginning photographers like myself. It's great on the go, and the bag that comes with it is very convenient. The dove release took a bit to get used to but it works well with my XTi, with grip and 85mm lens on it. Great buy.
Fine little tripod December 4, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Manfrotto rates this for use with point and shoot cams. Its pretty small and thus would be perfect for that use. I mounted my Nikon D80 with a 5omm prime on it and did some test shots. It was quite steady and relatively easy to adjust. It did make me quite nervous when I flipped it to a horizontal - especially when the dog walked by. But it was fine. I mainly bought it as a backup, for travel, some indoor work, and to mount my flash and it works great for that. Especially since it folds up real nice and small and comes with its own carrying bag. I would say this is a fine tripod for the price, especially if you are planning to use it with a P&S as intended. I considered mounting my 28-70 2.8 to the D80 and giving it a whirl but I am not a glutton for punishment.
synopsis- Excellent for intended use. Carrying bag is a bonus. Lightweight and quite versatile. Serious DSLR users may want to fork out more $$$ for a more substantial tripod.
 Bogen-Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod with integrated Ball Head December 3, 2007
42 out of 42 found this review helpful
I was looking for a lighter version of the Bogen 3021, which I use with a generic ball head. The 725b came the closest: 1) It has quick release leg locks, 2) a ball head with quick release base plate, and 3) it is 3.5 lbs lighter than my Bogen 3021.
I am 5'8" tall and I had to extend the 725b halfway up for horizontal shots and all the way up for vertical shots. Ideally, the tripod should not be extended for greatest stability. I mount a Nikon D70 with an 18-200 zoom lens. Even with the extension all the way up the stability was firm. I would use my 3021 if I were using the D70 with my 200-400 zoom lens. When shooting with a tripod, you should be able to look at the viewfinder standing straight up. Having to bend over to look at the viewfinder is uncomfortable. If you're taller than 5'8" tall you should consider a longer tripod.
Unfortunately, the 725b does not have a release to allow you to pan. There is only one release on the ball head. The extension lever, unlike my 3021, only allows you to move the extension up or down. If you shoot panoramas and want to pan on the exact plane, or if you plan to use it with a video cam, try finding a tripod that pans.
If you're using a full size ball head, the full size base plate may not fit the 725b. However, the 725b plate may fit the full size ball head.
While there is only a 3.5 lb difference, the 725b feels much lighter than the 3021. Carrying it is a breeze. It opens quickly, cameras can be mounted or released quickly and the ball head makes framing a breeze. I highly recommend this tripod if these are primary considerations. If you're taller than 5'8" tall, plan on doing a lot of panoramas, or mounting an extreme telephoto lens, I would not recommend this tripod.
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