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![Manfrotto](/Marken/normal/Manfrotto.jpg)
Professional photographic tripods
Manfrotto – this name is firmly established in the photographic marketplace and stands for very stable photographic tripods with a high-quality finish. Since the 1970s, the company has been supplying tripods to professional and amateur photographers alike.
Manfrotto tripods are also indispensable in the field of nature observation. Despite many imitators, the original Manfrotto tripods remain unbeatable. The tripods are usually supplied without a head, so that you are totally free to choose the right head for you.
![Manfrotto Tripod ball-head Nitrotech 612 Fluid-Videokopf](/Produktbilder/normal/74067_1/Manfrotto-Tripod-ball-head-Nitrotech-612-Fluid-Videokopf.jpg)
Manfrotto
Tripod ball-head Nitrotech 612 Fluid-Videokopf
$ 870.00
![Manfrotto 785PL 1/4" quick-release plate, long](/Produktbilder/normal/13832_1/Manfrotto-785PL-1-4-quick-release-plate-long.jpg)
Manfrotto
785PL 1/4" quick-release plate, long
$ 19.90
![Manfrotto Fast coupling Top Lock QR-Adapter](/Produktbilder/normal/62841_2/Manfrotto-Fast-coupling-Top-Lock-QR-Adapter.jpg)
Manfrotto
Fast coupling Top Lock QR-Adapter
$ 61.00
![Manfrotto MSTRAP-1 carrying strap](/Produktbilder/normal/55753_1/Manfrotto-MSTRAP-1-carrying-strap.jpg)
Manfrotto
MSTRAP-1 carrying strap
$ 47.90
![Manfrotto MAN 037 CAMERA PINS](/Produktbilder/normal/10736_1/Manfrotto-MAN-037-CAMERA-PINS.jpg)
Manfrotto
MAN 037 CAMERA PINS
$ 9.90
![Manfrotto Video tilt head 501HLV Pan handle for 501HDV](/Produktbilder/normal/13646_1/Manfrotto-Video-tilt-head-501HLV-Pan-handle-for-501HDV.jpg)
Manfrotto
Video tilt head 501HLV Pan handle for 501HDV
$ 60.00
![Manfrotto Joystick type tripod head 322RC2](/Produktbilder/normal/10683_1/Manfrotto-Joystick-type-tripod-head-322RC2.jpg)
Manfrotto
Joystick type tripod head 322RC2
$ 238.00
![Manfrotto Tripod pad Rubber feet, set of 3, 565](/Produktbilder/normal/13751_1/Manfrotto-Tripod-pad-Rubber-feet-set-of-3-565.jpg)
Manfrotto
Tripod pad Rubber feet, set of 3, 565
$ 61.00
![Manfrotto 520BALLSH 75mm leveling half-ball, short](/Produktbilder/normal/13732_5/Manfrotto-520BALLSH-75mm-leveling-half-ball-short.jpg)
Manfrotto
520BALLSH 75mm leveling half-ball, short
$ 128.00
![Manfrotto Screw for Metz bracket, 1/4"](/Produktbilder/normal/13528_1/Manfrotto-Screw-for-Metz-bracket-1-4-.jpg)
Manfrotto
Screw for Metz bracket, 1/4"
$ 21.90
![Manfrotto 293 Support for telephoto lens](/Produktbilder/normal/13532_5/Manfrotto-293-Support-for-telephoto-lens.jpg)
Manfrotto
293 Support for telephoto lens
$ 165.00
![Manfrotto MAN 035 SUPERCLAMP](/Produktbilder/normal/10735_1/Manfrotto-MAN-035-SUPERCLAMP.jpg)
Manfrotto
MAN 035 SUPERCLAMP
$ 47.90
![Manfrotto Adapter plate, 5/8'' to 3/8''](/Produktbilder/normal/13514_1/Manfrotto-Adapter-plate-5-8-to-3-8-.jpg)
Manfrotto
Adapter plate, 5/8'' to 3/8''
$ 49.90
![Manfrotto Tripod ball-head MH492-BH Micro](/Produktbilder/normal/62773_1/Manfrotto-Tripod-ball-head-MH492-BH-Micro.jpg)
Manfrotto
Tripod ball-head MH492-BH Micro
$ 80.00
![Manfrotto MAN STAND BAG PADDED 90 CM MBAG 90 P](/Produktbilder/normal/10743_1/Manfrotto-MAN-STAND-BAG-PADDED-90-CM-MBAG-90-P.jpg)
Manfrotto
MAN STAND BAG PADDED 90 CM MBAG 90 P
$ 170.00
![Manfrotto 3-way-panheads 808RC4 3D Standard pan-tilt head with 410PL](/Produktbilder/normal/13838_1/Manfrotto-3-way-panheads-808RC4-3D-Standard-pan-tilt-head-with-410PL.jpg)
Manfrotto
3-way-panheads 808RC4 3D Standard pan-tilt head with 410PL
$ 268.00
![Manfrotto Double axis spirit level](/Produktbilder/normal/13556_1/Manfrotto-Double-axis-spirit-level.jpg)
Manfrotto
Double axis spirit level
$ 70.00
![Manfrotto Joystick type tripod head Extra mounting for 200PL](/Produktbilder/normal/13539_1/Manfrotto-Joystick-type-tripod-head-Extra-mounting-for-200PL.jpg)
Manfrotto
Joystick type tripod head Extra mounting for 200PL
$ 70.00
![Manfrotto 2-way-panheads 128RC](/Produktbilder/normal/13480_5/Manfrotto-2-way-panheads-128RC.jpg)
Manfrotto
2-way-panheads 128RC
$ 167.00
![Manfrotto 100/75mm reducer adapter ring](/Produktbilder/normal/13538_1/Manfrotto-100-75mm-reducer-adapter-ring.jpg)
Manfrotto
100/75mm reducer adapter ring
$ 72.00
![Manfrotto MVH500AH fluid video tilt head, flat base](/Produktbilder/normal/33370_1/Manfrotto-MVH500AH-fluid-video-tilt-head-flat-base.jpg)
Manfrotto
MVH500AH fluid video tilt head, flat base
$ 222.00
![Manfrotto Fast coupling 577 quick-release adapter](/Produktbilder/normal/13752_5/Manfrotto-Fast-coupling-577-quick-release-adapter.jpg)
Manfrotto
Fast coupling 577 quick-release adapter
$ 140.00
![Manfrotto Architectural mounting plate, 1/4''](/Produktbilder/normal/13369_5/Manfrotto-Architectural-mounting-plate-1-4-.jpg)
Manfrotto
Architectural mounting plate, 1/4''
$ 57.00
![Manfrotto Tripod pad MVMXPROBASE Fluidtech base for monopods](/Produktbilder/normal/55763_1/Manfrotto-Tripod-pad-MVMXPROBASE-Fluidtech-base-for-monopods.jpg)
Manfrotto
Tripod pad MVMXPROBASE Fluidtech base for monopods
$ 137.00
![Manfrotto Tripod pad 678 universal stand](/Produktbilder/normal/13780_1/Manfrotto-Tripod-pad-678-universal-stand.jpg)
Manfrotto
Tripod pad 678 universal stand
$ 128.00
![Manfrotto 553 angle adapter for centre column](/Produktbilder/normal/13743_1/Manfrotto-553-angle-adapter-for-centre-column.jpg)
Manfrotto
553 angle adapter for centre column
$ 137.00
![Manfrotto Hot Shoe Adapter 330B Macro bracket support](/Produktbilder/normal/13552_1/Manfrotto-Hot-Shoe-Adapter-330B-Macro-bracket-support.jpg)
Manfrotto
Hot Shoe Adapter 330B Macro bracket support
$ 137.00
![Manfrotto 2-way-panheads MVH400AH Befree Live](/Produktbilder/normal/55749_5/Manfrotto-2-way-panheads-MVH400AH-Befree-Live.jpg)
Manfrotto
2-way-panheads MVH400AH Befree Live
$ 141.00
![Manfrotto 2-way-panheads 234RC Tilt head for monopd with 200PL](/Produktbilder/normal/13520_1/Manfrotto-2-way-panheads-234RC-Tilt-head-for-monopd-with-200PL.jpg)
Manfrotto
2-way-panheads 234RC Tilt head for monopd with 200PL
$ 81.00
![Manfrotto 361 Shoulder support for monopod](/Produktbilder/normal/13581_1/Manfrotto-361-Shoulder-support-for-monopod.jpg)
Manfrotto
361 Shoulder support for monopod
$ 57.00
![Manfrotto Fast coupling 384 quick-release adapter](/Produktbilder/normal/13585_1/Manfrotto-Fast-coupling-384-quick-release-adapter.jpg)
Manfrotto
Fast coupling 384 quick-release adapter
$ 120.00
![Manfrotto 1/4''+3/8'' 23mm camera plate](/Produktbilder/normal/13595_1/Manfrotto-1-4-3-8-23mm-camera-plate.jpg)
Manfrotto
1/4''+3/8'' 23mm camera plate
$ 54.00
![Manfrotto Tripod pad 165 Ground spreader](/Produktbilder/normal/13492_1/Manfrotto-Tripod-pad-165-Ground-spreader.jpg)
Manfrotto
Tripod pad 165 Ground spreader
$ 137.00
![Manfrotto 165MV Ground spreader for tripods with double spikes](/Produktbilder/normal/13494_1/Manfrotto-165MV-Ground-spreader-for-tripods-with-double-spikes.jpg)
Manfrotto
165MV Ground spreader for tripods with double spikes
$ 162.00
![Manfrotto 500BALLSH 100mm leveling half-ball, short](/Produktbilder/normal/13643_1/Manfrotto-500BALLSH-100mm-leveling-half-ball-short.jpg)
Manfrotto
500BALLSH 100mm leveling half-ball, short
$ 129.00
![Manfrotto Fast coupling 323 Quick-release adapter](/Produktbilder/normal/13549_1/Manfrotto-Fast-coupling-323-Quick-release-adapter.jpg)
Manfrotto
Fast coupling 323 Quick-release adapter
$ 74.00
More about Manfrotto
Manfrotto tripods are perfect for binoculars and spotting scopes, but they are also suitable for lighter telescopes or travelscopes.
![Manfrotto Imagebild Linomanfrotto](/CMS/images/text/brands/manfrotto-imagebild-linomanfrotto_all.jpg)
Toward the end of the sixties, Lino Manfrotto worked as a press photographer for Il Gazzettino and Il Giornale di Vicenza in Bassano del Grappa, and also worked in industrial and commercial photography. In those days, a photographer’s studio equipment was bulky and heavy, and in no way facilitated the work of a professional. Although there was a wide range of flash and quartz lighting, basic accessories such as stands, arms and clamps were completely ignored by the industry.
So, with the help of an employee, Lino Manfrotto produced his first own products, including a lightweight and stable lamp that was finally bright enough for his needs. For a few years he produced only in small quantities for photographer friends.
Later, he decided to offer them internationally and received his first significant order from a Swiss distributor. Lino Manfrotto’s garage became his workshop, where he produced the first arms, pan bars and other stands. He soon realized that the production capacity was not sufficient to fulfil all his customers’ orders.
From garage operation to worldwide success
In 1972, Lino Manfrotto met Gilberto Battocchio, an engineer, who worked for a company in Bassano and was, technically-speaking, his opposite number. The newcomer transformed product solutions, turning Lino Manfrottos' mere wishes into three-dimensional reality. The pair formed a brilliant team and, within a few years, built a world-class company.
(Picture shows Lino Manfrotto (right) with his business partner Gilberto Battocchio)
1974 saw the introduction of Manfrotto’s first tripod. Manfrotto tripods and stands were innovative, light and versatile, and became a resounding success in the marketplace. Items such as the Superboom, Autopole® and Superclamp® became an essential element of every photography studio worldwide. And the competition? They followed and copied, but could not match Manfretto’s innovation, quality, performance and service.
The group grew, and in 1986 Manfrotto, which by now owned six production facilities in Bassano, moved to Feltre, the industrial area of Villapeiera, where five more production facilities were added within two years.
High-calibre employees, innovative quality products, strong brands with high brand-recognition worldwide and a huge turnover in 140 countries drew the interest of international investors to Manfrotto. In 1989, Lino Manfrotto’s entire shareholding was sold to the UK-based Vitec Group PLC, a multinational company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Lino and Gilberto remained in management.
![Manfrotto Imagebild 055](/CMS/images/text/brands/manfrotto-imagebild-055_all.jpg)
The German distribution company Bogen Imaging GmbH was founded in 2004. Bogen Imaging was renamed Manfrotto Distributions GmbH in 2010.
In recent years, the dawn of the digital age has profoundly changed the photography and video sector, creating millions of new devotees. There is barely a single amateur photographer who is not aware the 190 and 055 tripod series.
Manfrotto had predicted this trend and uses its experience to drive new solutions for photographers and videographers around the world.
(Last development stage of the 055 series: MK055XPRO3-3W)