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Manfrotto 458B NEOTEC Reviews

$349.90

Superb low level shooting, Quick leg adjustments, Sturdy support (ephotozine.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Manfrotto 458B NEOTEC

We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 12 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 93/100. The average review date is September 5, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 8275 reviews from other Other Photography. Last update: November 21, 2009.

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13 reviews

November, 2009

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Expert Reviews (1)

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Manfrotto 458B NEOTEC PRO Review

By (ephotozine.com)

Manfrotto claim the Neotec is the fastest tripod in the world. Peter Bargh looks to see if

Superb low level shooting, Quick leg adjustments, Sturdy support

Scratches easily, Legs don't have locks, Strap has to be taken off when centre column is split

I've enjoyed using the Neotec over the last six months and will no doubt get much more pleasure. It allows fantastic versatility to get to the subject from any angle. I've been able to shoot flora and fungi from ground level and wade into water to get ...

Fantastic, not only is the 458B lighter it's also provided with a really...

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User Reviews (12)

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Excellent Tripod Design

By ProtoCol (warehouseexpress.com)

I bought this tripod over two years ago and have taken it everywhere - it never fails to be sturdy and quick to use. Once used you wont go back to fiddly catches. The only downside to it is its weight which after 10 miles or so does start to tell... But f...

very quick, very stable

very heavy (and thus very stable - horse and cart)

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MN458B Neotec Brill

By guido100uk (warehouseexpress.com)

This tripod does what it says on the box, well on the instructions leaflet. Pull the legs out or down and they stay put. There are no levers, screws or knobs to adjust. This is a robust and well finished tripod made for pro's or semi pro's using SLR's or...

good build, well finished, carrying handle, photo subject from above, stable

heavy after carrying for a while, central colum fiddly

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Quality, Speed, Reliability & Strength

By BDiPhoto (warehouseexpress.com)

The Manfrotto MN458B Neotec Tripod is fantastic - plain and simple! If you require a fast and simple to use tripod - you have just found the holy grail support systems. Suited equally for weddings through to wildlife (even in muddy / swampy environments...

fast, easy to use, sturdy, inverted leg construction

below par handle design

Manufacturer's Description

Manfrotto Neotec Pro Photo Tripod - A lot of things can go into taking that perfect picture. One of which is timing, and with tripod photography, setting up can cost you. The 458B features a rapid opening and closing mechanism that drastically minimizes this problem. Simply pull on each leg to have it automatically lock in place. In addition, this tripod gives you sturdy all-metal construction, a built-in level, generous height ranges, and more. As a professional-grade tripod, it is designed...

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