Is the Manfrotto Befree Live tripod really that good?

Well yes, it is pretty good. It's the video tripod for the KZbin generation. Now it's NOT the smallest tripod, but probably the smallest VIDEO tripod: Manfrotto Befree Live Fluid Head Tripod:
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[@Greg_the_Berean]

Love your videos Lok! I do miss seeing you and Kai as a team though lol. Also I'd like to say, in the most respectful manner possible that sometimes I have a hard time understanding certain things due to your accent. BUT I really really appreciate that you take the time to add proper captions to your videos! Keep up the great work buddy!

[@andinbriwel1092]

Thank you, Lok! Great review, simple and straight to the point with great examples. Very helpful!

[@ChrisGen]

As always thanks for your excellent review. It’s good to see someone actually use it

[@MrAjoson]

"this is some kind of bbc earth or national geographic style wildlife, it's just no wildlife for now.." == HAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

[@MichaelsExplorations]

MrAjoson hahahah

[@ReviewDetective]

Hey you're doing a great job Lok, you're videos are quite entertaining and educational !

[@ianmaw66]

Thanks for the review. I bought one of those tripods recently. We met at the Photography Show in 2017. It was nice to meet you.

[@animaysh]

I think the guy at 1:53 should show up in every video randomly and say "yaa" to what Lok says.;)

[@TheLokCheung]

animaysh He is Darren Soh, award winning Singapore architectural photographer and we were shooting this kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpuvmmSwgLlnY7c about all the gear he use!

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Someone rotoscope him...

[@user-xq6kz7ob5y]

animaysh Yeah

[@ismedmohamed]

yaa

[@networkedperson]

@@TheLokCheung you support Amazon who supports human rights abuses... not good... also, the background music in this video is not annoying enough and not loud enough...

[@apislapis]

Nice demo Lok and great choice of beach location. Love those mountains. Being disabled I'm looking for light and compact gear. Thank you for your time, much appreciated.

[@RitaTheTravelholic]

desperately hopes for an unboxing video with the cat next time...

[@TheLokCheung]

Here is an unboxing video with the cat kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWikfXpjfKaLmpYm5s

[@chryseass.5143]

Lok, you always make me smile!

[@voyageruno8938]

I like this guy. Honest, simple reviews of useful stuff without all the jerking around and the need to be ludicrous like the most of today's youtubers. Only the accent is here and there hard to understand, but I'm sure he'll work on that! Keep it on ;)

[@DrWaSaBe]

I love his style and knowledge alot but I do suffer in understanding the accent =(

[@raksh9]

Lok's accent is part of the draw. Early on, he unashamedly played on it by referring to his work as 'wideo'. 😁

[@Stearify]

Hay Lok you did some great filming tutorials on DRTV back then when Kai was not around. Would love to see some more of that since your advice is on top :)

[@PerfectCode]

Love your videos Lok ❤️

[@MarkHoltze]

Lok, great video mate! Love it

[@ProfSimonHolland]

Thank you...I just bought one....hope it’s not too wobbly...really like the leveling ball...might put a better fluid head on it....if possible....cheers...good review.

[@snaaail]

Review the cat

[@AriefAsakura]

lol

[@surrealchemist]

AJHedges weely good cat

[@WYCAN]

Now I demand a wideo about the cat

[@wayneleung3120]

hope to see next wideo about the cat review! (y)

[@tombuckley91]

Could of done with more salt but it went down a treat.

[@jeffuclips]

Nice vids Lok!!

[@RyanAnthonyDigitalMedia]

I have this tripod and it's awesome. I almost just exclusively use it, even on jobs, over my other tripods just because it's so easy and light. Best travel tripod you can buy.

[@StuWright]

hey thanks for the review! it does seem a good thing to have ,and very portable,i`m tempted

[@xavierbeaud]

Thanks for your review. I like your point of view.

[@markheun6519]

Nicely done review. Thank you.

[@ejsese]

gotta give you props for continuing while almost falling down

[@AsianImmersion]

My God, thank you! I'm going to buy this tripod now!

[@ironqqq]

your reviews are getting better. 加油

[@jameshlovingphotography5053]

Thank you that was helpful!

[@JimmyHope]

good review! I've subscribed to your video.

[@torbenzenk4257]

I really like your reviews

[@TheMagicCrayons]

Oooh that's nice. I think I'll buy me one of those! I really do enjoy your video production related reviews btw. Thank you - Tim. I'm not 100% is totally smooth while panning though... is that shutter speed thing?

[@erichuynh969]

really enjoyed this review. had lots of humor compared to all other reviews which are quite dry

[@gewglesux]

I have one for stills and it works a treat... can't go wrong with it as a travel T pod.

[@GenerationGap69]

enjoyed your video, thanks

[@DavidHar]

I wouldn't mind a whole video about your cat! :3

[@bigblackhorsestudio2073]

Thanks for your review! After watching your video, I've decided I need a beefier model. Thanks again!

[@cfagil]

Lok, You are unique. Great that you are now taking the lead; no longer the sidekick of Kai. Keep up the good work. All the Best.

[@Puppyjans]

great video

[@Gramofonen]

Really good review. :)

[@mediamannaman]

Good job. Thank you!

[@keithspillett7312]

Love it. Do you happen to know what the maximum camera weight would be for one of these?

[@harshachoudhary7847]

How many megapixels does the Cat has? And is it compatible with Canon lenses?

[@TheLokCheung]

+Harsha Choudhary I'm not sure but low light performance is exceptionally great!

[@harshachoudhary7847]

Haha, that's great.

[@michaeljarcher]

You did fail to mention, like all Cat models, the battery only lasts 1hour in ever 24. And tendency to activate the sleep mode for no reason is a common fault. otherwise perrrfect. When I say sleep mode I don't just mean paws

[@danieldauber8335]

Good one👍

[@Brianuyahoo]

Michael Archer yes, but the battery lasts nine times longer than one would expect!

[@timkeane3800]

nice save bro you nearly arsed it there on the rocks. 1.16 ninja reflex!!!

[@Name-mv9nv]

1:14 nailed it. stuck the landing. 10/10;)

[@pamuva]

trifle wideo tripod! dont ever change Lok

[@ABPhotography1]

Good review Lok, wonder if its in my budget?

[@tookarevo3271]

Don't buy this tripod , i ordered it directly from Manfrotto website recieved it one week later damaged, broken screw on the fluid head, this tripod has a MANUFACTURE DEFECT, when you fold the legs it is touching the screw that adjust the fluid head, meaning if it is touching it, it was design to break, i got mine broken straight out of the box. then they give me hell to return it, they don't send you a return label like every other company in the world that sells products online, you have to call and ask for one, bottom line , 1 week after i recieved the tripod and informed them i want to return, i still can't do it because i have to fight with them to get a return label. Defected product, Poor service

[@MannyScoot]

Nice video.... Thanks

[@forbesy8568]

So Funny i love this video very very entertaining brilliant just brilliant thank you from Australia

[@852hk]

Thinks I will buy this one then, the pd design you recently reviewed are just too expensive... this one seems good.. and somehow KZbin suggested me this videos when I’m up this morning... kinda smart ☺️☺️

[@TheLokCheung]

Also if you're looking for video tripod in stead of photo tripod, there's no smaller video tripod than the Befree Live. There are lighter smaller photo tripod, but not video tripod

[@as-qt3vr]

Can you review the Manfrotto Element? I feel like that tripod is really good for traveling, well the small one is atleast.

[@faborogers896]

How do you feel about the panasonic g85 for cinematography and professional video work? I'm just curious about your thoughts, thanks!

[@wilkbor]

Thanks for the video. Do you know if this tripod allows the head to be swapped out for a ball head?

[@jorgenmalmo]

Been thinking of buying that one. Need a smal travle tripod 😀

[@romainprovost7164]

Is it compatible with the arca-Swiss tray? Is it functional to support an Olympus EM1 Mark III? Can it be used in both video (for panoramas) and photo?

[@kendallarroz]

I like Mefoto tripods the best. They are a bit sturdier with Arca Swiss plates. Though my doesn't have a fluid head I'm hoping to upgrade to one. Also they have rotating release locks for the legs.

[@flipflinstone6494]

Hi, Lok. Is it this one youre reviewing? Manfrotto MKBFRC4-BH

[@mpompeia]

Well done :)

[@danieltobar8602]

I really like this tripod but I've had some issues with it. I've bought and returned 3 units and even tried 2 more in a store but they have all had the same issue. The bubble leveler has not been in balance. At fist I thought that I could live with this issue but then I noticed that the issue was with the whole head, because when panning after I balanced the head with either the horizon or the cameras leveler it would lose the horizontal balance. I really hope I just had bad luck with the ones I tried because I would really like to have one.

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

I agree, it needs to be light or it stays home. So how heavy is the cat? Lol?

[@jedteng2650]

Nice wideo!!!😁

[@Benjovi2305]

Love lok..... wideoooo

[@AYPChua]

hi Lok, is it possible to get the video head only and put it on the photo version of the Befree tripod?

[@antcar06]

good wideo Lok

[@nissanpacific9793]

Bring the cat back 😱🐈🐱🐾

[@marktimmins48]

I really liked the cat balancing at the beginning

[@GloomGaiGar]

Lok, you've been holding out on us and yourself. It's common knowledge cats increase subs and viewers by 827% on any wideo.

[@bigedkc0179]

lok anybody that has watched you knows your very honest so I trust your videos

[@cbgsfilmproductions]

Great Review! I basically live around the corner of that stony beach you were filming on, maybe we'll bump into each other some day :)

[@IanWong]

I use that tripod!

[@JSeoul]

First use impression??

[@techboymn]

If it comes with a video head which one is it

[@AbirZenith]

This is like hearing Bruce lee review stuff..

[@nothajzl]

Zenith if Bruce Lee never did fighting ;)

[@nakcarikayu]

bruce lee actuallhy has good diction

[@lightcameraaction9189]

what is difference between this and mt055 with mvh500 ?

[@EdwinHenryBlachford]

3 section legs verses 4 section legs please Lok. Your opinion?

[@ZzackK262]

Mefoto tripod i believe is more sturdier and feature packed. but the downside, the tripod head is your usual ball adapter instead of video mount. but that aside, it is the best, cheap-ish PHOTO tripod out there imo

[@dwaynefoong]

can you unscrew the fluid head?

[@TexasBuyer2001]

Hi Lok. Nice video. Was it filmed in TaiPo?

[@TheLokCheung]

astsang Opposite side of Tai Po, it's Ma On Shan~

[@DiviPhotos]

cool video

[@ajfilmsindiaa]

What is the name or no. Of this tripod

[@shoxx1124]

When did u come Singapore!

[@yoniimusic]

Great wideo

[@jonathankang8121]

What ND filter are you using?

[@ma3xiu1]

"..just like National Geographic wildlife video... er... just no wildlife for now..." ROFL! Thanks for the great video review, really enjoyed it.

[@josephsunga51]

does the cat shoot in 4k with an IS

[@appledadlife]

I wish I have a small camera like A7sii for my video..

[@nothajzl]

I've just ordered this tripod on ebay. Now i'm thinking if i made the right decision :/

[@dominicklee6280]

LOK is the befreelive tripod's fluidhead good? It is stable with my rig canon 80D with sigma 18-35mm art lens? I are really considering to buy it. Please reply thanks Lok, and any viewers can help me out?

[@tookarevo3271]

Don't buy this tripod , i ordered it directly from Manfrotto website recieved it one week later damaged, broken screw on the fluid head, this tripod has a MANUFACTURE DEFECT, when you fold the legs it is touching the screw that adjust the fluid head, meaning if it is touching it, it was design to break, i got mine broken straight out of the box. then they give me hell to return it, they don't send you a return label like every other company in the world that sells products online, you have to call and ask for one, bottom line , 1 week after i recieved the tripod and informed them i want to return, i still can't do it because i have to fight with them to get a return label. Defected product, Poor service

[@sixyears]

the best tri pod is the one you have with you.

[@mrlozmoore]

any good tripods out there where you don't have to rely on unclipping legs; takes me about 20 minutes... ;( no-ones come up with an alternative innovation where leg extension can expand/retract? thanks!

[@rsstnnr76]

The captioning did a great job. lol

[@L4LTVuk]

But what was the tripod on the camera that was filming you?

[@TheLokCheung]

That was my wife

[@MHSFL]

A wild Darren Soh appeared

[@johanneskurz7122]

i got the tripod already, is there a way to get the video head seperatly?

[@TheLokCheung]

+Johannes Kurz Yes the head is sold separately

[@Adi-vq2ek]

Awesome

[@lemnisgate8809]

It's a nice tripod but if you add a little too much weight the legs start to collapse, maybe there is a way to tighten it I'll have to check mine out.

[@TheLokCheung]

Yea the screw at the lock could be adjusted, you just need a hex screwdriver

[@poppycocksa]

WIDEEEEEEEEOW

[@ArturoTabera]

MEEEEEEEEOW

[@3yearshardcore1]

^_^

[@wwyk1993]

Throughout the wideo I was twying to figure out what's a twuffle twipod

[@EdKrisiak]

I watched the beginning and now I am CATATONIC...*LOL*

[@thewakz]

Anyone have one of these? I only want one tripod, would this be "okay" to use in an indoor environment as well?

[@TheLokCheung]

Of course there are many much better (and more expensive) tripods out there but this one definitely more than "okay"!

[@thilinaganegoda2836]

dude what is the camera used for shoot this video..

[@TheLokCheung]

Sony a7S II and Panasonic GF9

[@treyquattro]

Is that Mr. Yeh?

[@basedhalcyon]

Aww, I wanted a video about your cat.

[@mkhatri007]

can you please tell me if Benro IF 28+ is good tripod to hold Nikon D7200? if possible please review this tripod. here is the link of this tripod so.m.jd.com/ware/search.action?keyword=Benro

[@hk_brit_fisher]

I love your cantonese accent