With a full range of professional features and the innovative NeoTec rapid opening and closing mechanism, the 458B is geared for the professional photographer on location. The Manfrotto 458B features the innovative NeoTec rapid opening and closing mechanism. The legs open up by simply pulling down on each one, and automatically lock into any position, with no screws, knobs or levers to tighten. By pressing the release button at the top of the legs the legs can be collapsed again fully, or locked at any intermediate point for perfect positioning. And this innovative mechanism exerts more locking power the heavier the weight pushing down on it from above.
Other professional features include improved minimum-maximum height range, two section center column for low angle work and four leg angle positions.
The Manfrotto 327RC2 Joystick Head is constructed of magnesium, providing superior performance and durability, making it the best choice for advanced users with high-end and full frame cameras. The joystick design offers a uniquely ergonomic way of quickly unlocking, moving and blocking your camera. You can frame and reposition the head freely and frequently to get the perfect photo: grip the head to move the camera and as soon as you release, it locks securely in place.
The Joystick Head has a single locking lever, making control of all movements fast. The head features 360° panoramic rotation, -3°/ +90° lateral, and -90°/ +90° front tilt. Cameras are attached to the ball head with the 200PL-14 Plate with 1/4'' male threads. The head to tripod attachment has 3/8'' female threads. This 1.4 lbs (0.62kg) lightweight head has a 12.13 lbs (5.5kg) load capacity.
Tripod
Maximum Height | 61.4" (156 cm) |
Maximum Height w/o Column Extended | 51.6" (131 cm) |
Minimum Height | 3.9" (10 cm) |
Folded Length | 25.2" (64 cm) |
Load Capacity | 17.6 lb (8 kg) |
Leg Sections | 3 |
Leg Lock Type | Push-pull (closes leg lock release button) |
Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
Center Column Sections | 2 |
Center Column Type | Sliding |
Center Brace | No |
Spikes | No |
Head Type | None |
Head Mount Thread Size | 3/8"-16 |
Weight | 5.3 lb (2.4 kg) |
Head
Load Capacity | 12.13 lbs (5.5kg) |
Ball Sphere Diameter | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Quick Release | Yes |
Spirit Level | Yes, One |
Tension Control | Yes |
Rotating Head | 360° |
Tripod Mount Thread Size | 3/8" female thread (bottom) 1/4" screw (attachment) |
Plate | 200PL-14 |
Height | 10.1" (256.54mm) |
Tilt | Lateral: -3°/ +90°, Front: -90°/ +90° |
Weight | 1.4 lbs (0.62kg) |
Reviews Manfrotto 458B NeoTec Pro Photo Tripod Legs - Supports 17.6 lbs (8kg) with 327RC2 Joystick Head