Manfrotto Compact Action | BEST TRAVEL TRIPOD?

[@MamoAir]

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[@animaxxx4429]

Hey can we remove the head and replace it with different one ?

[@MamoAir]

@@animaxxx4429 hi there. Thanks for the question. You cannot replace or take the head off on this tripod. Check this one instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIOsommiaphlnsU

[@animaxxx4429]

@@MamoAir This is expensive. Can you recommend a tripod under $100?

[@johnw4595]

Thank you for taking the time to show the plate and how that works. Great review. Many other reviewers skip this. And yet for me it is the most important part. I knew I wanted to add an a Swiss plate. And your review has helped me see I can do that. Thanks.

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[@lalanicole9155]

just bought this and watching your video helped me save hours of reading the instructions. Totally helpful.

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[@dianafarber]

Haha, so cool! I remember I met you in London, I think through parkour. :)) Awesome thumbnail pic, gangsta style :D

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Of course I remember. We went to the candle lit museum

[@michaeltuffin8147]

Thanks for you video. It solidified my purchase of this tripod for an upcoming trip to Alaska. I have two other Manfroto tripods, which I love, but they weight a ton.

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[@MarManMac1]

Very informative , thanks for demonstrating the mounts. I will use two plates for my equipment.

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[@stevekirsch8284]

AWESOME video. I was going to buy the BeFree Advanced, but I'm sold on the Compact Action.

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[@ThatCho]

Thanks for this. I think I'll understand how to use this much better because of you!

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[@thierrydejogja9083]

Simply the best review on this tripod. Even a French can understand everything ;-)

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[@soundsoftasmania6682]

Thank you man great review! Looks like I have found myself a Christmas present 😁 liked and Subbed 👍

[@MamoAir]

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[@tuquanvinh]

very nice tips on the quick release. Thanks man.

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[@bigmikes901adventures]

Fantastic review, it helped me to decide to buy one for motorcycle adventure rides and using my iPhone 👍🏼

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[@Jezaelz]

Great review - you're review pushed me over the line to buy this tripod :)

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[@mentalbiker]

great review which made me purchase this tripod thanks ...liked and subbed...

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[@KaioshinCurt]

Great video review, thanks this helped me alot!

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[@SuperAmazingPower]

Thanks for showing the tilting and panning. I am producing a virtual concert and I was debating between buying this or renting a more premium tripod. I'm renting. But also, I am subscribed. Great Content, Mamo.

[@MamoAir]

Hola Fernando, thanks for the comment and checking my video. I have now tested the tripod properly and I wouldn't recommend it for heavy cameras. It is is ok fo DSLR and Mirrorless but not great for heavier professional video cameras. Yes, renting is a good idea and then you can have time to choose the right tripod for your work. Thanks for subscribing too!

[@green461]

in video mode looks like it had some tilt slop from side to side and didnt look smooth at all...

[@MamoAir]

That's right

[@dariodellucca]

hi, but has it ever happened to anyone who has one that by squeezing the clutch (the wheel on the handle) too much, it gets stuck and starts to jerk (and not work)? And it only gets unstuck after many minutes of trying to turn the clutch? thanks!

[@Mikeymism]

video was very helpful! thank you

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[@BlackInBlue]

Can the head be removed and put on a monopod or something else?

[@MamoAir]

Hello. Nope, you cannot remove the head from this tripod. Consider to subscribe for more reviews and you can check my other Manfrotto reviewes on my channel

[@Bronzemanna19]

Thinking on using this for a spotting scope...worried about the payload limitation. My spotting scope is 1.1 kg (celestron ultima) and with a mounted celphone adapter + a celphone it adds another 0.5 kg in the eyepiece...little bit over the 1,5kg payload it can hold...shame, it would be perfect tripod if not for that.

[@MamoAir]

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[@JimiCanRead]

I do video but also do photography and I feel like this isn't smooth enough to use for pan/tilt etc in video, and not strong enough to hold up my big telephoto wildlife lenses. I want an e-image GH06 fluid head, but also feel like I should be able to get a good camera for photography that just needs to be sturdy without smooth movement for much cheaper... still looking for a good cheap photography head!

[@MamoAir]

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[@cruzo1022]

Great review! Helped a bunch! I usually use the 290 light but recently added this model as a secondary tripod.

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[@A7mad.]

I want one like this for video , what you recomend

[@MamoAir]

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[@michaelbutton1789]

Hi. I'm interested in this tripod, but one thing I haven't been able to find out is the leg base dimensions when not exteneded at all. Are you able to tell me the dimension when standing on unexteneded legs ? Is the leg angle lockable, as that could give me a smaller base ? I'm looking for something that I can used on a windowsill. This looks too big for that, but maybe I could use a base or shelf of some kind if the overhangs is not too big.

[@CaseyRoseAlwaysPositive]

Nice review ! ~ Another feature (that most don't know about) is that the center post can easily be removed and installed upside down, so that the camera is under the tripod, for lower shots to the ground and up-shots. ~ I too use the quick plate on top and a also use a Tripod (stone) Hammock to weigh it down when necessary.

[@MamoAir]

Hi Casey, thanks for the feedback. That is right, I forgot to show that in the review. Next time ;)

[@CaseyRoseAlwaysPositive]

@@MamoAir - Thanks for the quick reply. I'm enjoying your videos and looking forward to the next one. :)

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[@danielmurray9820]

great tip... I do a lot of close to the ground stuff, using mini tripod... that trick of your could make this tripod work as a mini as aswell... would you say?

[@NemanjaSekulic]

Nice review Mariano! Thank you!

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[@chinocoratatero4657]

Good review and to the point. Thanks!

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[@MarieCindy]

Very good review. I helped me making my choice. My camera is a lot lighter so this will be a good choice.

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[@shirleyemmerson4546]

Hiya, can the central column be removed and put in upside down for low action shots?

[@MamoAir]

Hello. Thanks for the question. You cannot remove the central column on this tripod. But you can do it with this other one I reviewed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYPPdGuambCZgtE If the video helped you, please consider to hit the subscribe button 😉

[@husseinaliabdulzahraal-dul1575]

Thank you for the video🎉 can the central are you be extended horizontally to shoot an overhead video?

[@MamoAir]

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[@TheIrishMegaphone]

Is there a way of adding a better fluid head to this tripod that’s not too expensive such as the small rig CH 10? From what I understand you seem to be saying that panning with this for a video is a little jittery - if I have understood correctly. Can you advise me as I am not A professional - I am only interested in video. If I have understood correctly could you recommend me for a reasonably priced alternative fluid head that would work with this tripod? Many thanks

[@MamoAir]

Hello and thanks for the comment. You can always add a fluid head on top of the ball head of this gimbal but I would not recommend it. If you are only taking videos I would recommend a more solid and probably heavier gimbal. Check the Manfrotto 190x, which Inreviewd on my channel. That has a nice fluid head and it is a serious tripod. Join my community and subscribe for more. Ciao

[@TheIrishMegaphone]

@@MamoAir Thank you. I will check that out. I have subscribed by the way.

[@DanielSRosehill]

Thanks for the review - also nice to see Jerusalem featured? Out of curiosity - are you Italian? Your pronunciation of Manfrotto seemed pretty good - i know its an Italian company!

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[@stefans6557]

Why can't you do pans and turns as smooth with the Manfrotto Compact Advanced (with 2 handles)? I stand between buying the Action or Advanced, for my DSLR, mainly filming, sometimes photos. I only fear the Action 1,5kg limit is a bit low, if you have a heavier lense and general stability, as the Advanced is made for 3 kg, and the action only for 1,5kg.

[@stefans6557]

Ok, forget it! Now getting the Manfrotto Befree Live (Twist - as I get it cheaper), it has fluid head, etc. - so much better for not much more money.

[@MamoAir]

Hi Stefan. Yea, for video I do not recommend either the action or the advanced, you will not be able to achieve smooth shots with those. But I bought a new Manfrotto which is awesome. A bit bigger, but definitely worth it for my videos. Check it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYPPdGuambCZgtE

[@cestsibonlavie]

I am looking to buy Manfrotto Compact Action for my Nikon d700, this review is really helpful. Thank you.

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[@BF1GUN]

Thank you, that was very helpful.

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[@ashikmcr7806]

Can I add a fluid video head with this one ?

[@MamoAir]

Hi Ashik. Unfortunately you cannot replace the head on this tripod and I would not really recommend it for moving shots videos and heavier set ups. Check this one instead, which is grear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYPPdGuambCZgtE

[@KyokushinkanVinayakShetty]

looks like vertical shooting position is not possible with this tripod

[@bushcraftandastronomer.3775]

Great review and I bought it because I wanted a tripod for my Huawei p40pro for a great professional looking as I'm loving the Huawei p40pro for astrophotography and Huawei p40pro is awesome for astrophotography. Tripod does feel great and well made so I'm looking forward to using tripod. I know I've made the right choice. Hope you get years of great use from this tripod as I know I will. Thanks for video!

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[@pennyrose.1]

Hi there, thanks for the clip... it's helped me. I now don't need to read the instruction manual 🤭. BTW... I absolutely love your fridge magnet with 'U Mafioso'. Are we able to purchase it here in Australia?

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[@tonyhtran]

if doing mobile photography. which is better the compact advanced or compact action. i have a amazon sale where the advanced is only $2 expensive than my action. what do you recommend my friend? thanks

[@MamoAir]

Hello. Thanks for the question. My answer is simple...if you want a lighter tripod, get the compact action. If you want a better and stronger tripod, get the Advanced. They can both easily hold smartphones. Hope this helps. Consider to subscribe for more reviews

[@jeanpeter5578]

Hi Excellent video, would this tripod be OK for Nikon p1000 1.4kg when the lense is extended?

[@MamoAir]

Hello there. Thanks for the comment. I have never used a Nikon p1000 but the payload seems to be fine. Hit the subscribe button for more reviews and to join this community! Ciao

[@tomscameras]

I'm looking for a small travel tripod (only for photos) and this one's on my shortlist. So thanks for your review, very helpful! It seems that the head design is very nice if you want to take photos. For video (panning) it doesn't look good to me in your review.

[@MamoAir]

Hi Tom, thanks for the comment. Yes, by testing the tripod even more I can tell that this is not a tripod for videography movements. For travel photos is what I need. Consider to subscribe for more reviews then. Ciao

[@captureinsidethesound]

I would think this is actually very useful for those into cinematography due to the ball head -ball joint is larger that most similar tripods. Panning would have smooth character that isn’t too perfect in which gives it a fake look. You can use just the handle without holding the legs and is will work similar to a stabilized gimbal where the legs work as a counter weight. I think a friend loaned we one of these one time and I used it just for that. I wouldn’t use it professionally like that but it would stabilize video much better than handheld for sure.

[@MamoAir]

If you are interested in a travel tripod in 2022, check this comparison video where I test the Manfrotto Compact Action, Manfrotto BeFree and Smallrig T200. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHPHnqeBrZmFn5I And do not forget to SUBSCRIBE

[@shabba12345]

Is there a way I can mount a smartphone to this

[@MamoAir]

Hi. Yes, very simple, you just need to get a phone holder with a 1/4 inch screw thread. Something like this: www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Bracket-Smartphone-Samsung-Rotation/dp/B07DZHXPL6/ref=asc_df_B07DZHXPL6/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=326651087168&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15289061071217155920&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045906&hvtargid=pla-698619426905&psc=1 Hope it helps. Hit the subscribe button dor more videos. Ciao

[@certainlyjoel]

Thanks man! Great video!

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[@deomiddarii]

Great review, thanks

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[@kidnickles101]

Will a canon AE-1 fit on this tri pod ? Also I lost the quick release plate, anywhere I can find another ?

[@MamoAir]

Hello, thanks for the question. Yes, this tripod can support your camera and lens. About the quick release plate, you can find a direct link of the one I use in the description of this video. Hope this helps. Consider to subscribe for more reviews. Ciao

[@andrewsottile2016]

Great review. Can this tripod adjust to do Overhead shots like you see in many cooking videos?

[@MamoAir]

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[@LannyNguyen]

Thank you for information!

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[@vassilikilampropoulou9707]

very helpful review. im just wondering about the load capacity. i have a nikon z6 and i need a small, lightwiight tripod for ciy walks. woult this tripod be compatible with extra load?

[@MamoAir]

Hi there. Thanks for the comment. The tripod will be able to hold your Z6. But if you need to load more than that, be mindful. As shown in the video heavier payloads will not be supported well. Hit subscribe for nore videis. Ciao

[@TheElephantRoom1]

Thank you for the great video! I'm considering adding this tripod to my gear. The mention of 1.5k weight tolerance is extremely helpful to know, so again, thank you for your content!

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[@anothervisionofthings]

Thank you for your review 🙏🏻 can we easily take portrait pictures too ? I mean i have the feeling that is not possible to rotate fully on the side for it

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[@gkiss2030]

@@MamoAir Do you mean in fully vertical position? If yes, I'm sold. I have a much more complicated tripod (no ball joint for example, lots of knobs), with the same dimensions and no pistol grip. This one surely looks nicer.

[@thesuperstar4470]

Can I use the camera downward with middle column ?

[@MamoAir]

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[@bichannel3419]

Very useful review 👍

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Thank you. Glad I could help

[@formless4541]

Hi just saw this video. I have this tripod and i'm looking for an l-bracket for the purpose of doing vertical shots but i'm failing to see how an l-bracket can actually be attached to this tripod. Do you have any advice on this?

[@MamoAir]

Hello. Thanks for the comment. I guess you could get a cheese-plate to attach on the tripod and then attach an L-bracket to it? Check the gadgets from Smallrig, they have a lot of stuff there. Hope it helps. Consider to subscribe and join my community

[@danman2070]

Thanks for your video. I just found one of these and the adapter is missing. Is the adapter meant to come with the tripod?

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[@AfloatFob]

I think I'm convinced.

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[@sankibanagalileogalilei3763]

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[@danishvrgaming2635]

Hello Nice video i bought in a hope of using my telephone and webcams on it to streaming is this not possible ? If not Can you recommend a cheap solution of videocamara i Can use on this to my purpose ?

[@team_tang]

Great review thanks! Are you able to reverse the center pole for upside down mount?

[@MamoAir]

Hello there, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately you cannot use the tripod in upside down mode. Consider to subscribe for more reviews! You can also sign up to my website at www.mamoair.com for filming tutorials! Ciao Ciao

[@dodothebird2199]

3:56 i never thought a fridge magnet to be so hot 😳😳😳 Im talking about the mustached man

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[@lesnayagolubika3813]

thank you for the video!

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[@riccioquaranta8781]

Hi! great video! quick question: is it possible to take off the head in order for the tripod to fit a travel bag?

[@MamoAir]

Hi Riccio. Thanks for the comment. In my experience I was not able to remove the head on this tripod. Apparently you can do so with the Manfrotto Befree. You can find a review on my channel. Consider to subscribe for more reviews

[@Pistol_Knight]

Very helpful, looks like the one for me as I have the Manfrotto video fluid head mount for my Telescope which uses the the rectangular plate so would be good to swap between the two of them quickly if i needed to thumbs up

[@MamoAir]

Hello. Thanks for the comment. Yes, this tripod is actually good. Really happy with it after months of use. Glad the video could help. If you like to purchase the head, feel free to click on my link of the product in the description tab. It will help support my channel without any extra charge for you 🙂

[@digitalpimp-]

Hi. Is the ball head removable?

[@MamoAir]

Hi Nathan. Nope, it is not removable.

[@digitalpimp-]

@@MamoAir Bummer. Would’ve loved if it could be replaced with a regular ball head to make it just a bit more minimal. Oh well. Great video, by the way. Cheers!

[@Cheche33]

Nice. Good Info. Thanks

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[@malaprak]

Thanks for the video

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[@APTechs]

Great video - does this tripod allow you to do overhead shots?

[@MamoAir]

Hello there, thanks for the comment. Nope, this tripod do not allow you to do overhead shot. Hope this helps

[@Foto_School]

It is a good review!

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[@desivideshi8372]

Thanks mate 👍🏻

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[@wajahatshah3509]

Can we attach Mobile phone on this Tripod?

[@MamoAir]

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@@MamoAir Thank you so much For your reply you're doing amazing work keep it up👍😊

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[@JamieGallo]

thank you!

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Thanks, man: nice.

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[@aydingultekin2846]

Anyone using this with binoculars? Looks like a good tripod for binoculars

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[@minerva7699]

Very interesting!! =)

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[@isabeaoctel]

what is your association with Manfrotto?

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[@SyamrizalChannel]

I like it

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In the thumbnail it looks like he's holding a shotgun

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Thank you! Super helpful 🥰

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