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SPECIFICATIONS
Tripod material: Aluminium Base diameter: 60mm flat Head maximum load: 5kg/11lb Legs maximum load: 15kg/33.1lb Max working height: 181cm/71.3in Min working height: 30.8cm/12.1in Centre column: Removeable Legs: Three-section single tube aluminium Leg lock: Flip lock Spreader: None Feet: Rubber and spiked
Closed length: 81cm/31.9in Total weight: 4.8kg/10.6lb
and doesn’t require a ball-type head fitment. A big thumbs up. Thanks to the Xchange adapters, the 500X head can be detached or swapped out in seconds, ideal for switching to a slider or stabiliser mid-shoot. Where most tripods compromise between the precision of a video head and the simplicity of a stills rig, the Manfrotto One refuses to pick sides. It’s built for hybrid creators to shift a single shoot from stills to motion to vertical content without pausing. Both initial set-up and later adjustments feel fast and intuitive. The tripod system’s rigidity, smooth movement and modular flexibility make it as practical for professional filmmakers as it is for content creators and photographers. Manfrotto’s One tripod and 500X fluid head marks a genuine milestone in hybrid design. It’s sturdy enough for cinema, agile enough for stills and smart enough for modern hybrid work. PRO MOVIEMAKER RATING: 9/10 A speedy tripod ideal for hybrid shooters at a decent price
Pros: Fast to set up, great value Cons: Leg locks feel plasticky
The head itself is top-quality kit. The Fluid Drag System (FDS) offers smooth, cinematic panning and tilting, while a selectable counterbalance helps maintain control when using larger lenses or heavier cameras. The 500X also uses the standard 501PL quick- release plate and includes a bubble level for horizon accuracy. Levelling the head involves lifting a lever on the tripod’s side, eyeballing the spirit level to get it right and then locking it down. It’s easy and fast,
The head is optimised for mirrorless and compact cinema cameras that weigh up to 2.4kg, but it feels surprisingly capable with slightly heavier rigs as well. Its standout feature is the hinged camera plate, which lets you switch between landscape and portrait orientation without removing the camera. Just push a button and the plate tilts, an invaluable feature for social shooters and those juggling horizontal and vertical deliverables.
ONE LOVE With tilt, adjust and lock easily accessible on the left side, the tripod is perfect for today’s hybrid filmmakers
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